"Now more than ever Americans want to know where their food comes from, and, foraging--once relegated to natural foods extremists--has moved into the mainstream. From food world darlings David Chang and Rene Redzepi discussing the idea of foraging in Central Park to home cooks finding purslane in their backyards or nettles at farmer's markets, the whole country is embracing this practical, delicious, back-to-the land trend, a natural extension of...

Weeds, trees and leaves. Bulbs, berries and bark. We are surrounded by wild edibles. The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods will help you identify the wild foods and medicines growing in your own backyard. Learn to ethically harvest, store, and use the abundance of edible plants, seaweeds, lichens, and mushrooms that surround you.