The Forager Handbook : A Guide to the Edible Plants of Britain

Miles Irving

ISBN 10: 0091913632 / ISBN 13: 9780091913632

Published by Ebury Publishing Jul 2009, 2009

About this Item

Neuware - Miles Irving, an internationally renowned wild foods expert who has worked with some of the world's best chefs, reveals the how, why, what and where of foraging - lost art and way of life that is becoming increasingly popular as more and more of us pursue an eco-friendly, cost - effective and sustainable lifestyle. This ground-breaking handbook, complete with over 300 stunning photographs, tells you how to recognise the rich variety of wild food that surrounds us.'Nature lovers and foodies alike will be overjoyed by this. Combining recipes and folklore, it's a great book for our time' -- The Independent On Sunday'The definitive guide to foraging in the UK' -- Wall Street Journal'A unique and authentic guide, assiduously researched, packed with information and enlivened with anecdotes' -- Country Kitchen'The best on the market' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Superb' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Incredibly informative, wide ranging and precise. Very useful' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Wonderful' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Totally awesome' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Marvellous' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'A gem' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*DISCOVER A SECRET WORLD OF EDIBLE POSSIBILITIES - ALL FREELY AVAILABLE.From wasteground to woodland, from clifftop to coastland, edible plants flourish year in, year out. Spring is when wild garlic flourishes in shady woodlands; summer is the time for marsh samphire in the salt-marshes; autumn heralds an abundance of fruits and nuts. Many of these plants - nettles, dandelions, fat hen, sorrel - grow so profusely they are considered a nuisance. Yet they offer fantastic food possibilities and are rich in nutrients.Assiduously researched, packed with information and enlivened with anecdotes and more than 330 photographs, The Forager Handbook marks the way forward for the future of British food.With recipes from award winning chefs, including Sam and Sam Clark, Mark Hix and Richard Corrigan, and coverage of techniques like drying, pickling and making cordials, this book will take readers on a voyage of discovery.Foraging was something our ancestors did instinctively - this book truly connects us with our past and our future.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Forager Handbook : A Guide to the Edible Plants of Britain
• Publisher: Ebury Publishing Jul 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091913632
• ISBN 13: 9780091913632
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 195H x 35D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 195 millimeters height by 35 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1216 grams

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Synopsis

At any time, in any place, food is there for the taking—if only people knew how to look. This foraging handbook tells readers how to recognize the rich possibilities that surround them—whether in the city or in the countryside. The author—who makes a living out of foraging—reveals 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 plants—nettles, dandelions, fat hen, sorrel—grow 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 their nutritional 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.

About the Author

Miles Irving has been seeking out and selling foraged produce for over 10 years. Among the top British restauranteurs who sell the fruit, vegetables and herbs Miles delivers to their doors are Jamie Oliver, Richard Corrigan, Mark Hix, Sam and Sam Clark. Miles lives near Canterbury and has his own company, Forager.