We all love the idea of foraging – as a way of being connected to nature and discovering new tastes but in reality, most of us are very wary, and sometimes a bit underwhelmed when we do try.
What’s needed is this totally honest, safety-first guide for softy first-time foragers. Expert Andy Hamilton, demystifies the world of foraging by concentrating on 38 plants that are easy to identify and worth the effort – plants that are tasty and abundant in the wild or in gardens and parks. There are simple recipes to try as well.
This isn’t an armchair guide for people dreaming of being Ray Mears or Bear Grylls. It’s for everyday people who lives in towns and suburbs as well as the countryside, and who want to get a little closer to nature and discover new tastes, without stress. Only plants that are easy to find, easy to identify and tasty with clear photographic species guides.
Bristol based, Hamilton is the author of several books including, ‘Booze for Free’, ‘Fermenting Everything’ and ‘The Perfect Pint’.
The First-Time Forager: A safety-first guide to edible wild plants (National Trust Books) will be released on the 11th of April 2024.