Foraging California .. Book Review

Christopher Nyerges, has  a brand new book just released .

From Falcon Press and all in color, the book offers up recipes and nutrition charts. A break down of locations and time of year for harvesting. It also [ncludes what Christopher calls “Forager Notes”,  that gives you ideas on how to collect the bounty. It covers the use , the range, similarity to toxic species, the best times, the status and tools needed to collect. All plant photos  are in color showing a good specimen in each photo, plus detailed information on each plant. There is a  great chapter on the “staff of life, best wild food bread sources”, excellent information. For those with a sweet tooth, Christopher offers A  section on the best wild food sugars and desserts. The chapter on the dozen easiest to recognize,  most wide spread foods of California is a great help for beginners and those with experience alike. Included are several easy to read charts that will be a great easy guide for you.

One area in books that most never read are the “introduction ” and ” acknowledgement sections , in this case I feel it worth your time as it adds greatly to the how and why this man has become one of he leaders in edible wild plants education. It gives you an inside look at the man. Not to be overlooked is the endorsement of Paul Campbell, his stamp of approval is earned not bought at any price. He calls the book a ” brilliant guide”. Cant get any better than that.

This guide is an easy read told in Christopher’s classic style, that many are familiar with. Loaded with many antidotes about the plant/food he is informing us about, it makes for a more interesting read, taking you along the educational path by a master at the top  of his craft.

I liked the chapter titled “other edibles” giving information on these plants and why they can be edible and why they really are not used much.

Many of the plants are found outside of California , no matter where you live it can be a help. Though it is focused on California .

If you live in , California,  this is a guide you will use as your reference for many years to come, allowing you to become more comfortable and knowledgeable in your wild food harvesting.  I feel if you live in California this is the one book on wild edibles you cannot pass over, belongs in your pack and on your shelf.

 I highly recommend “Foraging California” wild foods guide. this is Christopher Nyerges at the apex of his game.

Christopher has authored over ten books on wild plants, survival and self reliance. He has written thousands of articles  and has had many thousands of students attend  his classes.

By Dude McLean

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