Northeast Foraging - (Regional Foraging) by Leda Meredith (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

This "invaluable" guide book offers a veritable feast for foragers, with tools for safely identifying an abundance of delicious wild plants (Hank Shaw, author of Hunter Angler Gardener Cook).

The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include:
*Clear, color photographs
*Identification tips
*Guidance on how to ethically harvest
*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.

From the Back Cover

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

Review Quotes

"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