Description: The Flavors of Home: A Guide to the Wild Edible Plants of the San Francisco Bay Area by Margit Roos-Collins A new edition of a much-loved foraging classic, The Flavors of Home introduces readers to the San Francisco Bay Area's abundance of edible wild plants and mushrooms. Margit Roos-Collins's lively, graceful instructions for identifying and enjoying 128 blossoms, berries, nuts, greens, mushrooms, and seaweeds inspires a deep sense of intimacy and affection for our surroundings. Detailed line drawings accompany each description of a plant's appearance, habitat, seasonality, and taste. Included are several recipes for dishes as varied as seaweed kim chee and madrone berry pudding. An emphasis on ethical gathering practices encourages foragers to harvest responsibly and sustainably. Both field guide and manual for living with the land, The Flavors of Home connects inhabitants of one of California's largest metropolitan areas to the rich wildness in its midst. Paperback in good condition. Free US shipping with USPS media mail. All items are shipped in a bubble lined envelope.
Price: 9.95 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
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Era: 2010s
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: 2
Book Title: Flavors of Home : a Guide to Wild Edible Plants of the San Francisco Bay Area
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Heyday
Topic: Specific Ingredients / Natural Foods, Baskets, Regional & Ethnic / American / General
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes, Craig, Rose
Genre: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 0.4 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Margit Roos-Collins
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
