Northeast Foraging
120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Beach Plums to Wineberries
Author: Leda Meredith Series: Regional Foraging
Part of the Timber Press Regional Foraging book series, this is for foragers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Ontario, and Quebec.
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Part of the Timber Press Regional Foraging book series, this is for foragers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Ontario, and Quebec.
Description
An invaluable guide for the feast in the East. Hank Shaw, author of the James Beard Award winning website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Rhode Island.
Critic Reviews
“'oeAlthough I have over 200 books on foraging in my collection, I would rate this as one of the very best.'”
"Although I have over 200 books on foraging in my collection, I would rate this as one of the very best." --Wildness Magazine
"Northeast Foraging is detailed, accessible, and useful to new and experienced foragers alike." --NYBG's Plant Talk
"Leda Meredith's personable field guide is as close as you can come to having the author take you by the hand." --Gary Lincoff, author of The Joy of Foraging and instructor at The New York Botanical Garden
"An invaluable guide for the feast in the East." --Hank Shaw, author of the James Beard Award-winning website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook
"A wonderful, thorough guide for both beginners and seasoned foragers." --Tom Kearney, chef at The Farm on Adderley
"It's the most comprehensive." --Sean Patrick Morrison. chef at Plate
About the Author
Leda Meredith is a lifelong forager and a certified ethnobotanist. She is an instructor at the New York Botanical Garden and at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, specializing in edible and medicinal plants. The author of four other books, Meredith writes for Mother Earth News and leads tours internationally for organizations including Slow Food, Green Edge, Cornell University, and Purchase University.
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A passionate wild foods expert, Leda Meredith emphasizes local varieties and traditions, showing you what to look for, when and where to look, and how to gather in a responsible way. A seasonal guide for foraging year-round Detailed information for safe identification Collecting tips for sustainable harvesting Tips for preparation and use
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