The ultimate family-friendly guide to foraging with kids.
Children are natural foragers — they love to get outside and search for hidden treasures. And once they get the foraging bug, there’s no turning back. Before you know it, they’ll be asking where they can find the sweetest summer berries or the best wild apple trees.
This fun handbook includes information on finding 30 of the most commonly found wild plants in North America. You can find most of the plants in your nearest forest, park, and sometimes, even in your own backyard. In addition to identification information, the book includes clear instructions on how to best prepare these delicious wild foods with kid-friendly recipes like Puffball Kebabs, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Wild Raspberry Muffins.
ISBN-13: 9781611806847
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication Date: 05-28-2019
Pages: 144
Product Dimensions: 6.60(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)
DAVID HAMILTON has been growing his own food for over 17 years and foraging for wild food for a lot longer. He holds an honors degree in nutrition and food science and a diploma in sustainable horticulture. He has been teaching wild food since 2005, and his students have included TV's Mary Berry, Ben Fogle, National Trust Wardens and members of the British Army. He has written three books: The Self-Sufficientish Bible (Hodder), which achieved national and international critical acclaim; the award-winning Grow Your Food for Free; and Wild Ruins, an Amazon top 10 seller. Dave writes for a number of publications including Countryfile Magazine, Walk, Discover Britain, the Guardian and Gardener's World Magazine.
Table of Contents
Foraging Basics 6
Introduction 8
Why Forage 10
How to Forage Safely 12
What to Wear and What to Bring 13
Where to Forage 14
What you Need in the Kitchen 22
Conservation 23
Spring 24
Nettle 26
Dandelion 30
Wild Ramps 34
Goosefoot 38
Chickweed 42
Spearmint 44
Garlic Mustard 48
Plantain 52
Summer 54
Wild Cherry 56
Elder 60
Wild Blueberry 64
Virginia Glasswort 68
Sheep's Sorrel 70
Giant Puffball 74
Wild Radish 78
Virginian Strawberry 80
Wild Plum 84
Blackberry 88
Fall 92
Apple 94
Rose 98
Hawthorn 102
Black Raspberry 106
Beech 110
Cep 112
Hazelnut 116
Sweet Chestnut 120
Staghorn Sumac 124
Winter 128
Wood Sorrel 130
Sea Beet 132
Birch 136
Index 140
About the Author 142
Thanks To 142
Picture Credits 143
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