How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying

How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying is a book for anyone who likes to go on nature walks and would like to learn about the edible plants they’re most likely to come across–no matter what region they’re in. Author Ellen Zachos shares her considerable expertise,acquired over decades of foraging in every part of North America. She offers clearconcise descriptions of edible wild plantsin addition to any potential lookalikesas well as critical information about proper harvestingprocessingand cooking. Zachos has curated the plant selection to include only the 35 most commonmost delicious edible plantsranging from black walnuts and juniper berries to elderflowersburdockfiddlehead fernslambsquarterwild garlicsunchokesand many more. With Zachos’s expert advice and easy-to-follow guidelinesreaders will be confident in identifying which plants they can safely eat and which ones they should definitely avoid. Easy instructions for preparation and eating for maximum enjoyment are included.