The Food Forager's Handbook

A friendly and accessible handbook for foraging foodies, packed with practical advice and 40 tasty recipes. When you know where to look, nature provides a generous spread of edible treats ripe for the picking each season. Complete with photos, illustrations and recipes, The Food Forager's Handbook is full of practical information to help you identify and gather food in the wild. Across woodland, coastline, heathland and meadow, Tiffany Francis-Baker reveals which plants and mushrooms can be found where and explains why species grow where they do. To help you know when to look, she includes an easy-to-follow seasonal calendar showing which species are usually available each month of the year. Tiffany also offers tips to help you make the most of your time outdoors, explaining everything from the birds to look out for along the coast to which bumblebees you're most likely to spot on your local heathland. Once back home, there are 40 delicious recipes to make with your foraged ingredients, from jams and syrups to baked goods and savoury snacks. Whether you want to eat seasonally, avoid overly processed foods, save money on your food shopping or enjoy spending time in nature, knowing how to source good food for free ethically is a valuable and fun skill that anyone can master. As an accessible identification guide and cookbook, The Food Foragers Handbook is the perfect companion for your foraging journey.