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“Wild spinach about 7 feet tall and fully mature. Well-fed wild spinach is well-branched and produces a huge quantity of seeds when mature. The leaves are still edible at this stage but are reduced in quality, taking on a somewhat off-flavor. According to research on other mature plants, the leaves on these older plants retain most of their nutrients and phytochemicals as long as they are still green.”
Imagine what you could do with eighteen delicious new greens in your dining arsenal including purslane, chickweed, curly dock, wild spinach, sorrel, and wild mustard. John Kallas makes it fun and easy to learn about foods you’ve unknowingly passed by all your life. Through gorgeous photographs, playful, but authoritative text, and ground-breaking design he gives you the knowledge and confidence to finally begin eating and enjoying edible wild plants.
Edible Wild Plants divides plants into four flavor categories — foundation, tart, pungent, and bitter. Categorizing by flavor helps readers use these greens in pleasing and predictable ways. According to the author, combining elements from these different categories makes the best salads.
This field guide is essential for anyone wanting to incorporate more natural and whole foods into their diet. First ever nutrient tables that directly compare wild foods to domesticated greens are included. Whether looking to enhance a diet or identify which plants can be eaten for survival, the extensive information on wild foods will help readers determine the appropriate stage of growth and how to properly prepare these highly nutritious greens.
From the Publisher
Essential for anyone wanting to incorporate more natural and whole foods into their diet
Cat’s Ear with Peppers and Onions. Cat’s ear works great in any stir-fry.
Chicken Mumbo Gumbo Soup. Sprinkled with a few fresh mallow peas and accompanied by mallow pea corn bread.
Pita bread sandwich with chickweed. This sesame pita includes chickweed, field mustard flower clusters, shredded Swiss cheese, avocado, sweet red peppers, tomato, and purple cabbage.
Publisher : Gibbs Smith; Illustrated edition (June 11, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1423601505
ISBN-13 : 978-1423601500
Item Weight : 2.15 pounds
Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s information detailed and practical. They appreciate the great pictures and grade-A photography. Readers describe the book as well-written, simple, and well-laid out. They appreciate that the plants are shown in detail with many pictures of the same plant in different situations. Additionally, they appreciate the recipes and information on how to cook them. Overall, customers say the book is well worth the money and perfect for diverse landscapes.
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