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A guide to over 200 types of food that can be gathered in the wild in Britain, 'Food for Free' explores the history and folklore of the foods as well as explaining how we identify them and the best ways to cook and eat them. at you've gathered Not only contains informative information on free food in the wild, it also gives you recipes and uses, for wh. The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. Stinging nettles are a versatile ingredient and have high levels of Vitamin A and C, iron, and lots of protein!

Illustrated throughout with stunning colour photographs this fully-revised edition of a Collins bestseller explains the best ways to make use of the foods we can find in the wild.

Hardcover boek in groenlinnen band, met stofomslag, tekst in het Engels, met vele illustraties van planten en bloemen in zwart-wit en in kleur. Fully updated, 50th Anniversary, edition of the classic complete guide to the edible species of the UK that introduced foraging to generations of naturalists. Food for Free' by Richard Mabey was first published in 1972, since then it has been reprinted 11 times. He has narrated and produced popular BBC television and radio series, and has written for the Guardian, Granta, and other publications.

To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose.The Collins Gem series of books are a fantastic addition to any outdoor enthusiasts library, they are a perfect size for slipping in your pocket or bergan for a day or longer in the field.

I also find it pretty interesting as a historian looking into prehistoric hunter-gatherers of Britain. Neat little reference book to have about when delving into some woodland in the hope of finding wild food, particularly in the UK.This little pocket book has a nice menu of freely available foodstuffs and recipes to include them in. A great thing about this book is that it does not only tell which things are edible but also provides full detailed recipes on how to cook them. The historical information referring to war, Roman occupation and Victorian eating habits is fascinating. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Practical advice on how to pick along with information on countryside laws and regulations on picking wild plants helps you to plan your foray with a feast in mind.

The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Instead it's a very good starting point for identification of edible plants and fungi, together with some ideas on how to prepare them. First Edition, with 8 coloured plates and 148 monochrome illustrations in the text; original green cloth, gilt back, green endpapers, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.

It was a surprise to see just how small this book is but on reflection, it can be carried around and referred to much easier than I thought. This is a great book to keep in the backpack you take on hikes or camping trips, and it's a great book to just paw through while you are bored in a bus station or airport, too. Not only contains informative information on free food in the wild, it also gives you recipes and uses, for wh. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. He collaborated with Mark Cocker on Birds Britannica, and his book Nature Cure, described as 'a brilliant, candid and heartfelt memoir', was shortlisted for four prestigious prizes.

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