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 clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, in addition to any potential lookalikes, as well as critical information about proper harvesting, processing, and cooking. Zachos has curated the plant selection to include only the 35 most common, most delicious edible plants, ranging from black walnuts and juniper berries to elderflowers, burdock, fiddlehead ferns, lambsquarter, wild garlic, sunchokes, and many more. With Zachos's expert advice and easy-to-follow guidelines, readers 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. AUTHOR: Ellen Zachos is an expert forager and longtime foraging instructor. She is the author of six books, including The Wildcrafted Cocktail and Backyard Foraging. She is co-host of the Plantrama podcast and can be found online at backyardforager.com. SELLING POINTS: . Foraging for edibles is on the rise. With people spending more time in nature and experiencing insecurity in their food supply chain, interest in foraging for wild edibles and enrollment in foraging classes have seen a big uptick . Beginner-friendly guide. Focused on the most common 35 edible plants to look for no matter where you live, and featuring a photo and key identifying features of each plant, this book is perfect for beginner and intermediate foragers looking for an easy-reference, foolproof guide to successful foraging expeditions . Appealing package, suitable for gifting. The small, portable "field-guide" format makes this book easy to tuck into a backpack. Clear full-color ID photos for every plant and easy-to-read entries add to the appeal and make it a great gift for budding foragers
