This guide to wild foods to be found in America is organized into chapters based on plant type and introduces the aspiring wild-gatherer to hundreds of widespread species, all within easy reach. Full of history and folklore, the book offers a wide range of practical information.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
nice format with lots of misinformation,
This review is from: The Neighborhood Forager: A Guide for the Wild Food Gourmet (Paperback)
I have owned this book for several years and read it cover to cover, most parts more than once. It is a good read and I like the way it is set up, and the author's enthusiasm is appreciated. There is much good information inside, but unfortunately, there is misinformation to a degree that I think is inexcusable. For example, the drawings of "evening primrose" actually show primrose, which is a totally different plant in an entirely different family. But the text clearly describes eating the root of evening primrose. So it seems like he didn't even know what evening primrose was, had never tried it, but copied his information on how to use it, even the description of its flavor, from another book. The text sure makes it sound like he's had experience from the plant. I think its disingenuous and a disservice to the reader. This is the most glaring example of many errors. Otherwise, it is a good book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unique, practical guide for the wild food gourmet!,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Neighborhood Forager: Finding and Preparing Delicious Wild Foods Anywhere (Paperback)
In The Neighborhood Forager: A Guide For The Wild Food Gourmet, Robert Henderson demonstrates that foraging for wild edibles is not difficult, nor does it require special equipment or traveling to some distant swamp or forest. Indeed, there is a bounty of harvestable foodstuffs to be found in the suburbs or the city. Profusely illustrated throughout, The Neighborhood Forager is organized into chapters based on plant type and is a complete "how to" introduction for the novice wild edibles gatherer covering hundreds of widespread, delicious, nutritious species of plants within easy reach of everyone. Henderson provides complete harvesting and drying tips; dyers notes for making natural dyes from plants); foraging advisors (identifying poisonous plans and "look-alikes"); more than 30 creative recipes; details on preserving and cooking; traditional and medicinal uses (with instructions for making herbal teas and other tonics), and more. From Mediterranean Turkey with Conifer Tips, Spruce Beer, and Marigold Vinegar, to Elderflower Champagne, Wild Greens Rockefeller, and Walnut Pickles, The Neighborhood Forager is a unique and practical guide for the wild food gourmet.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Know What to Do With That Weed? Eat It!,
By James L. Minton (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Neighborhood Forager: Finding and Preparing Delicious Wild Foods Anywhere (Paperback)
The Neighborhood Forager is a very informative and enjoyable book. It not only tells about the plants in our backyards and by-ways but gives historical information, recipes, warnings and dyer's tips.Mr. Henderson writes with humor and personal anecdotes which makes the book a good read even if you're not into foraging.
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