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At any time, in any place, food is there for the takingif onlypeople knew how to look. This foraging handbook tells readershow to recognize the rich possibilities that surroundthemwhether in the city or in the countryside. The authorwho makes a living out of foragingreveals the how, why, and what of this lost art. He starts with the many different sorts of habitat, from waste ground to woodland, from cliff top to coastland. Many of these plantsnettles, dandelions, fat hen, sorrelgrow so profusely they are considered a nuisance, yet they offer fantastic food possibilities and are rich in nutrients. For each plant and mushroom, ideas for how to use them in the kitchen as well as theirnutritional qualities are provided. With tips from some of the most exciting chefs working in Britain today, this book will take readers on a voyage of discovery."Product Identifiers
PublisherEbury Publishing
ISBN-100091913632
ISBN-139780091913632
eBay Product ID (ePID)92032311
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Book TitleForager Handbook : a Guide to the Edible Plants of Britain
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSpecific Ingredients / Natural Foods, Flowers / Wildflowers, Reference, Regional & Ethnic / English, Scottish & Welsh
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking, Gardening
TypeHandbook
AuthorMiles Irving
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight43.3 oz.
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.8 in
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