Native Cookery And Edible Wild Plants Of Newfoundland And Labrador

Fat-back & Molasses is a collection of favourite old recipes from Newfoundland & Labrador.In addition to thehomespun recipes, this book contains sketches and stories that also give a deep insight into the culture and life of a people very much in communion with nature and the joy of life.

Authoritative guide offers a detailed enumeration of 1,000 species of edible plants and ferns. How to locate, identify and use for soups, salads, desserts, seasonings, more. 129 figures. 25 plates. Bibliography.

A guide to over five dozen edible plant species that grow wild in Newfoundland and Labrador. Includes habitats in which each can be found, basic recipes, a glossary, and references so that you, too, can enjoy the bounty that exists outside our doors. Colour photographs. Durable, waterproof cover.

Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the economic future of each crop.

Field-to-table cuisine! Connect with (and eat) the diverse flora around us. A recent rise in the popularity of urban farming, farmers’ markets, and foraging from nature means more people are looking for information about plants. In The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants, botanists Lytton John Musselman and Harold J. Wiggins coach you on how to safely identify, gather, and prepare delicious dishes from readily available plants—and clearly indicate which ones to avoid. More than 200 color illustrations, accompanied by detailed descriptions, will help you recognize edible plants such as nettles, daylilies, river oats, and tearthumbs. For decades, Musselman and Wiggins have taught courses on how to prepare local plants, and their field-to-table recipes require only a few, easily found ingredients. They offer instructions for making garlic powder out of field garlic and turning acorns into flour for Rappahannock Acorn Cakes. To toast your new skill, they even include recipes for cordials. The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants is a great gift for the beginning naturalist and the perfect addition to every serious forager’s library.

This book is an indispensable companion for anyone eager to explore the abundance of edible and medicinal plants thriving right in their backyard. Unlock the secrets of foraging in Newfoundland as you learn to identify and harvest common plants like yarrow. Our expertly curated guide provides detailed descriptions, vivid photographs, and easy-to-follow instructions, empowering both beginners and seasoned foragers to confidently recognize and gather these treasures of nature. With its user-friendly format and emphasis on safety and sustainability, this guide is an invaluable resource for nature enthusiasts, herbalists, chefs, and anyone seeking to reconnect with the land and elevate their foraging skills. Don't miss the opportunity to unlock the wonders of foraging in Newfoundland. Grab your copy of this essential guide today and embark on a captivating journey of exploration and discovery right in your own backyard.

Join professional forager Shawn Dawson on a guided tour of the forests, fields, bogs, barrens, cliffsides and shorelines of Newfoundland. Along the way, you?ll learn to identify more than 50 edible plants?including trees, weeds, berries, and fruit?and how and when to harvest them sustainably.This is a must-have book for anyone interested in food security, eating locally, and cooking with the freshest possible ingredients. Hundreds of full-colour photographs make Forager?s Dinner a gorgeous and insightful journey into the natural bounty that surrounds us.Dawson also provides plenty of ideas for preparing and preserving what you pick. Also included are recipes featuring locally sourced wild food from more than a dozen of Newfoundland?s best-known chefs.

In an era before supermarkets became our main source of food, most people knew which wild plants were edible and how to prepare them for delicious meals. The woods, clearings, heaths, and seashores of Atlantic Canada are home to a wide variety of edible plants. In this book, author Peter Scott provides a wealth of information on more than sixty wild edible plant species. This easy-to-use guide includes important details about identification, habitats in which the plants are found, basic recipes, a glossary, and references, so that everybody can enjoy the bounty that exists outsides our doors.