A Field Guide To Edible Fruits And Berries Of The Pacific Northwest

If wild berry foragers followed vague advice such as "berries of red and you'll soon be dead" or "berries of blue will do harm to you" imagine how many of nature's delicacies would be passed by! On the other hand, for anyone who has thought twice before popping that delicious-looking morsel into their mouth, the reality of poisonous berries growing in the wild is reason enough to be berry aware. With a basketful of information presented on a two-sided, lightweight and pocket-sized pamphlet, A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest is the perfect resource for wild fruit- and berry-lovers of all ages, whether on a short walk in the woods or a backcountry hiking trip. In addition to more commonly identified specimens such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, explore the delicious possibilities of evergreen huckleberries, cloudberries and crowberries, and learn how to tell the edible lingonberry from the poisonous baneberry. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photograph and accompanied by a brief description and seasonal availability to help identify more than forty kinds of fruits and berries found in the wild, along with information on how best to prepare and preserve the edible ones.

CLICK HERE to download the section on foraging for field mustard with four sample recipes from Northwest Foraging * Suitable for novice foragers and seasoned botanists alike * More than 65 of the most common edible plants in the Pacific Northwest are thoroughly described *Poisonous plants commonly encountered are also included Originally published in 1974, Northwest Foraging quickly became a wild food classic. Now fully updated and expanded by the original author, this elegant new edition is sure to become a modern staple in backpacks, kitchens, and personal libraries. A noted wild edibles authority, Doug Benoliel provides more than 65 thorough descriptions of the most common edible plants of the Pacific Northwest region, from asparagus to watercress, juneberries to cattails, and many, many more! He also includes a description of which poisonous "look-alike" plants to avoid -- a must-read for the foraging novice. Features include detailed illustrations of each plant, an illustrated guide to general plant identification principles, seasonality charts for prime harvesting, a selection of simple foraging recipes, and a glossary of botanical terms. Beginning with his botany studies at the University of Washington, Doug Benoliel has been dedicated to native plants. He has owned a landscaping, design, and nursery business, and done his extensive work with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Doug lives on Lopez Island, Washington.

With food culture in the midst of a do-it-yourself renaissance, urbanites everywhere are relishing craft beers, foraged ingredients, sustainable seafoods, ethically raised meats and homemade condiments and charcuterie. Inspired by the delicious creativity of local artisans, chefs, brewmasters and mixologists, Michelle Nelson began urban homesteading in her downtown apartment. Armed with a passion for food and farming, and a PhD in conservation biology and sustainable agriculture, she shares her hard-won knowledge and recipes with readers interested in collecting, growing and preserving sustainable food—even when living in an apartment or condo. In The Urban Homesteading Cookbook, Nelson explores the worlds of foraging wild urban edibles, eating invasive species, keeping micro-livestock, bees and crickets, growing perennial vegetables in pots, small-space aquaponics, preserving meats and produce, making cheese and slow-fermenting sourdough, beer, vinegar, kombucha, kefir and pickles. Nelson fervently believes that by taking more control of our own food we will become better empowered to understand our relationships with the environment, and embrace sustainable lifestyles and communities. With 70 fabulous recipes, including sesame panko-crusted invasive bullfrog legs, seaweed kimchi, rabbit pate with wild chanterelles, roasted Japanese knotweed panna cotta and dark and stormy chocolate cupcakes with cricket flour— this exciting new book is sure to inspire readers to embark on their own urban homesteading adventures. Generously illustrated with gorgeous colour photography and complete with useful how-to chapters, The Urban Homesteading Cookbook is an invaluable guide for all those seeking ethical and sustainable urban food sources and strategies.

Are you searching for a thrilling and informative outdoor activity? Do you want to discover more about the broad, medicinal, and edible wild plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest? Then, stay with me for a memorable foraging adventure! Foraging for wild edible plants is a long-standing method of procuring food from nature's abundance. It is not only a fun and informative experience, but it can also avail you with a sustainable and unlimited supply of nourishment. Whether you're a novice looking to gain confidence in the basics of foraging wild plants or a seasoned foraging enthusiast seeking to hone your skills, this practical guidebook has you covered. It features essential information on plant identification, health, and safety precautions, ethical foraging practices, handy tips and tricks, and detailed profiles of common edible plants in the pacific northwest region. By the time you are done reading this foraging field guide, you'll be comfortable and knowledgeable enough to forage edible wild plants in your very own backyard and the wild. And with the abundance of wild foods at your disposal, you would be able to whip up delicious and healthy meals in no time. Below is a sneak peek of what is discussed in this book; 1. Sustainable and ethical foraging practices you should observe. 2. Tips on adhering to the practice of safe foraging 3. Detailed information on common wild edibles native to the Pacific Northwest, with visuals to aid identification. 4. The ideal habitat for cultivating wild edibles. 5. When and how to harvest wild edible plants, including processing wild edibles for storage. 6. Delicious and healthy recipes you can prepare at home from a collection of your harvested wild edibles, both for food and medicinal purposes. And so much more… With this comprehensible guidebook, any beginner or experienced forager can confidently launch into the wild to harvest healthy wild edibles safely and effectively. All you need is rapt and careful attention as you flip through the pages of this field guide. So, what more are you still holding out for? Get started RIGHT NOW by grabbing a copy of this book.

The Pacific Northwest Berry Book combines the updated and revised information of a field guide and the fun of a cookbook. Learn to identify 15 berry and fruit species using non-technical descriptions, habitat hints, and color photos.

A field guide for the identification of wild berries and berrylike fruits.

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