Foraging California // Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in California

Foraging California // Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in California

Christopher Nyerges • Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.

ISBN-10: 1493084208 · ISBN-13: 978‑1493084203 · 2025 · 3

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Foraging California by Christopher Nyerges Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description From acacia to wild grape, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of California. Helpfully organized by plant families, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes. Publisher Description "This amazing book catalogs in clear, direct language the full range of wild edible plants found in California. Organized by ecological region and latest scientific family, it teaches not only a plant's place on the land but also its essential botanical attributes. More than that, Christopher Nyerges's lifetime of 'dirt time' experience makes him an expert on the edible and nutritional properties of this wonderful flora, so easily overlooked but at our disposal everywhere. I have followed Christopher on endless plant walks and never failed to learn something new and important. Now, at last, it's all in one brilliant guide!" —Paul Campbell, author of Survival Skills of Native California From acorns, cactus, and yucca to mesquite, manzanita, and lamb's quarter, this fully updated third of Foraging California guides readers to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Organized by plant families, this book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and gastronomes. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND Foraging California provides all of the information you need about wild foods in the region: Species ranging from herbs to trees Forager notes and expert advice on identifying, preparing, freezing, drying, storing, and cooking wild edibles Tools, techniques, and foraging etiquette Recipes to prepare at home and on the trail MEET YOUR LOCAL EXPERT Christopher Nyerges has taught survival and self-reliance skills since 1974. He's authored over a dozen books, and thousands of his articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines. He resides in Southern California. Cover images by Christopher Nyerges Details ISBN 1493084208 ISBN-13 9781493084203 Title Foraging California Author Christopher Nyerges Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 272 Edition 3rd Publisher Rowman & Littlefield GE_Item_ID:176401621; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us.

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