Wild Edibles

<b>Sergei Boutenko's groundbreaking field guide to the art and science of foraging and preparing wild edible plants--includes 300+ photos of 60 plants<br></b><br><b>**An Amazon Editors' Pick -- Best Cookbooks Food & Wine**<br></b><br>In <i><b>Wild Edibles</b></i> Sergei Boutenko's bestselling work on the art and science of live-food wildcrafting readers will learn how to safely identify 60 delicious trailside weeds herbs fruits and greens growing all around us. It also outlines basic rules for safe wild-food foraging and discusses poisonous plants plant identification protocols gathering etiquette and conservation strategies. <p/>But the journey doesn't end there. <p/>Rooted in Boutenko's robust foraging experience botanary science and fresh dietary perspectives this practical companion gives hikers backpackers raw foodists gardeners chefs foodies DIYers survivalists and off-the-grid enthusiasts the necessary tools to transform their simple harvests into safe delicious and nutrient-rich recipes. Special features include: <p/> <ul><li>60 edible plant descriptions most of them found worldwide</li><li>300+ color photos that make plant identification easy and safe </li><li>67 tasty high-nutrient plant-based recipes including green smoothies salads and salad dressings spreads and crackers main courses juices and sweets <p/></li></ul>For the wildly adventurous and playfully rebellious <i><b>Wild Edibles</b></i> will expand your food options providing readers with the inspiration and essential know-how to live more healthy (yet thrifty) more satisfying (yet sustainable) lives.