Coastal Harvest - by Taku Kondo (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Embark on an epic adventure up and down the Pacific Coast to sustainably harvest your own food, master preparation techniques, and make creative dishes.

Whether you want to find your own food or just cook creative recipes, this book will teach you how to catch fish, identify and harvest mushrooms, and make delicious dishes using wild ingredients.

Join adventurer Taku Kondo as he takes you on an exploration of waterways and coastal forests to connect with nature and find ingredients sourced from the great outdoors.

Enjoy some of the most popular dishes from Taku's YouTube channel, Outdoor Chef Life, as well as recipes that he's developed over years of experience. Each recipe has been thoughtfully curated to bring out the best flavors of your harvest. If you're not catching your own food, follow his expert recommendations on sourcing the freshest and most sustainable seafood.

Taku provides guidance on the entire catch-to-plate process, giving you the knowledge to catch and prepare your own food, including:

• Basic tools and knowledge for the outdoor chef
• Fishing basics - what species to fish for, plus how and when to fish for them
• Coastal foraging - the best intertidal edible species to look for
• Mushroom foraging - identifying fungi and how to find them
• 85 incredible recipes with Asian American inspired flavors and more

Review Quotes

"Much like his YouTube channel, the book's pages are filled with vivid photography that showcases techniques for fishing and cooking in the wild on the Pacific Coast of North America. Readers can feel confident starting their fishing and foraging quests after learning a wealth of information from Kondo, including knife skills, how to clean and store fish, and ways to safely consume raw fish in the wild." - Library Journal

About the Author

Taku Kondo is a popular YouTuber and former sushi chef who sustainably harvests his own ingredients to create masterful dishes. Focusing mainly on fishing and foraging, he specializes in preparing restaurant-quality meals in the great outdoors. Taku lives in Northern California, where he is often on the water or in the woods, seeking his next big catch or mushroom haul. He frequently travels around the globe to expand his knowledge of fishing and cuisines. Follow his outdoor adventures on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook: @outdoorcheflife.