A Feast of Weeds

Author: Luigi Ballerini
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520270347
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
"A dazzling display of humanistic erudition, wit, and practical culinary advice. Ballerini's living herbarium reinitiates modern readers living in the concrete manswarm into the joys of foraging, gathering, and savoring herbs, flowers, and berries. Its wide-ranging historical context, a veritable documentary of poets and chroniclers of past and present, is a learned celebration of nature's bounty. Practical and flavorful recipes for each plant transport the 'weeds' from the field to the palate and enhance a narrative enriched by splendid complementary footnotes."—Albert Sonnenfeld, Series Director, Arts of the Table "Weeds indeed. A guide as witty as he is erudite, Luigi Ballerini has given us a remarkable compendium of the wild greens, along with their flowers and fruits, that people have foraged and eaten for millennia. Once the food of the poor, such ingredients are now in high demand. Gathering greens both familiar—such as mint or borage—and obscure—milk thistle and wallrocket—Ballerini draws upon a diverse cast of authors to attest or dispute their real or alleged medicinal powers. Just as important, he never neglects to suggest how they taste or to present fine recipes so that we can savor them for ourselves."—Carol Field, author of The Italian Baker "The scholar and poet Luigi Ballerini has given us a mouthwatering treasure of inventive Italian recipes for foraged wild plants adapted for the American locavore kitchen (including ten for borage alone, as well as nettle and purslane frittatas, and prickly pear risotto). This elegantly illustrated volume is peppered with humor and tastefully seasoned with a wealth of cultural, historical, and scientific sources and information. A Feast of Weeds is food for both the palate and the mind."—Jean-Claude Carron, University of California, Los Angeles

The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival

Author: Steven Rinella
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0593129709
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 465

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An indispensable guide to surviving everything from an extended wilderness exploration to a day-long boat trip, with hard-earned advice from the host of Netflix’s MeatEater For anyone planning to spend time outside, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is the perfect antidote to the sensationalism of the modern survival genre. Informed by the real-life experiences of renowned outdoorsman Steven Rinella, its pages are packed with tried-and-true tips, techniques, and gear recommendations. Among other skills, readers will learn about old-school navigation and essential satellite tools, how to build a basic first-aid kit and apply tourniquets, and how to effectively purify water using everything from ancient methods to cutting-edge technologies. This essential guide delivers hard-won insights and know-how garnered from Rinella’s own experiences and mistakes and from his trusted crew of expert hunters, anglers, emergency-room doctors, climbers, paddlers, and wilderness guides—with the goal of making any reader feel comfortable and competent while out in the wild.

Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Legislation for the Protection of Wild Flora in Europe

Author: Cyrille de Klemm
Publisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 9789287134295
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description

Andrew

Author: Mary Spainhour Knight
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
ISBN: 158736817X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Andrew had been homeless and on his own for as long as he could remember. When circumstances led him, at the age of fifteen, to the recently orphaned Chlora Spainhour, he found in her a sister, best friend, and teacher. She taught him to read and write, and, more importantly, to see the value in himself. He was never hungry again. And as he grew to manhood, Chlora's love and support gave him the courage he needed to court the woman who would become his wife. But vague memories of a woman named Martha compelled Andrew to search for a past that remained hidden from him. Would he ever find the family he lost so long ago?

MRS. FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH

Author: NARAYAN CHANGDER
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description
THE MRS. FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE MRS. FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR MRS. FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.

The Trouble with Eve

Author: Ron Neff Ph.D
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663202958
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Luka was not a believer. He had always been skeptical of those biblical stories, including the supposed Forbidden Fruit tempting them under The Tree of Knowledge. But what was this hold Eve now had over him? Was it that? Was this the original sin? Or was it simpler than that? Was “the fobidden fruit” really just her delightful body? If so, Luka thought that Eve should have had a good lawyer. She had been framed. There was nothing sinful about it, Luka would argue. She was simply a natural wonder. To be fair, Luka’s Eve was not the average human female. She was amazing! Better yet, many of their friends were nearly as awesome. So it went in Flathead County, home of 314 named mountains. As Rusty had somehow managed to inscribe on the side of one of those peaks, “Montana. It’s Not For Wimps!”

Recipe for Survival

Author: Nicholas Hyde
Publisher: Andrew Kasch
ISBN:
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
The ability to provide your own food may be a lost skill in modern society, but it doesn’t have to be lost on you. Some folks believe we are nearing the days when this knowledge will once again become necessary for survival. Even if that doesn’t happen, most will agree that becoming food self-sufficient is one heck of a fun project. Be forewarned, however, that there’s more to food self-sufficiency than raising a few chickens and doing a little vegetable gardening – much more, in fact. Not to worry; we got you covered. Nicholas Hyde’s latest book will properly equip you to become a healthy and productive homesteader, one who melds with nature and delights in using all four seasons to their advantage. There is no reason you can’t always have meat, starch, and/or fresh produce of some type on your table, no matter how far off the grid you happen to live. To say nothing of your plentiful reserve supply of home-canned and dried foods. What about salt, sugar, vinegar, and oil? Have you ever thought about how and where you can naturally harvest those necessities? How will you make flour, bread, and pasta? Do you know which types of grains are best for mini-farming in your climate? How can you be certain you will have enough vitamin C and complex carbohydrates? We will cover all these issues, and many more. Soon you will be making your own hunting equipment, catching fish unattended, and snaring small game using cordage you made yourself from the fibers of common plants. Glance at the 25 chapter titles and decide for yourself if you can live without the information in this comprehensive, 32,000+ word survival guide. Recipe for Survival has been professionally edited and specially formatted for all devices, so we can promise a smooth and enjoyable electronic reading experience complete with a clickable table of contents. Pick up this invaluable resource today and always know where you next meal is coming from.

Wild Food

Author: Richard Hosking
Publisher: Oxford Symposium
ISBN: 1903018439
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
The 2004 Symposium on Wild Food: Hunters and Gatherers received a large number of excellent papers.

Edible Wild Plants

Author: Dr. Henschel
Publisher: Dr. Detlev Henschel
ISBN: 3739490470
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 666

Book Description
Edible Wild Plants Mother Nature’s Delicacies – Eat or Die! A bestseller about edible wild plants The second book by scientist and adventurer Dr. Detlev Henschel is about edible wild plants, which might just save your life if you get into trouble – hence the subtitle: Eat or Die! Henschel's first bestseller was inspired by his 2,500-kilometre (1,500-mile) solo kayak expedition on the Baltic Sea to the Arctic Circle, where he had to make do with what he could find along the way. In the wake of the decline in quality veggies etc. self-picked wild plants have become popular for everyday salads or even as delicacies from nature among nature lovers, hikers, foodies and outdoor fanatics, not to mention ambitious amateur chefs in the comfort of their own kitchens, too. In addition to the 136 most important edible plants, over 300 species are listed in this book and depicted in more than 360 Leica-quality color images. Moreover, the plants’ botanical characteristics are described to avoid any mix-ups with inedible (or poisonous) relatives. Where, how and when to collect the plants is explained and presented in a table to make them easier to find in nature and this eBook. Extensive information on the ingredients and the nutritional and homeopathic effects of each plant complement over 600 stomach-filling recipes (emergency rations) for hungry outdoor enthusiasts, while ambitious amateur chefs will find more than one hundred sometimes age-old gourmet recipes to try out at home ('Meals with history'). And as the book also includes amusing anecdotes and stories about the myths and folklore behind every single plant, the 600-page eBook also makes for a fascinating read in its own right.

Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival

Author: Tom Brown, Jr.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425105725
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
A fully illustrated wilderness survival guide perfect for seasoned and novice outdoors enthusiasts alike. Here, in one essential volume, are the basics of wilderness survival. The most ancient and important skills, preserved for generations, are presented in a simple, easy-to-use format with clear illustrations and instructions. A complete must-have companion to the great outdoors. • How to build natural shelters in plains, woods, or deserts • How to get safe drinking water from plants, trees, the sun, or Earth Herself • How to make fire without matches and maintain it in any weather • How to find, stalk, kill, and prepare animals for food • The "big four" edible plants, and hundreds of others useful for both nutrition and medicine TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES: America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.