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Originally published in 1974, Northwest Foraging quickly became a regional classic to the area's wild foods. Now fully updated and expanded by the original author, the new edition of this guidebook is sure to become a modern staple in backpacks, kitchens, and personal libraries across the Northwest. A noted wild edibles-authority, Doug Benoliel gives 65 thorough descriptions of the most common edible plants of the Pacific Northwest region, from asparagus to watercress, juneberries to cattails, and much, much more! He also includes a description of which poisonous "look-alike" plants to avoid-a must-read for the foraging novice. Features include detailed technical illustrations of each plant, an illustrated guide to general plant identification principles, seasonality charts for prime harvesting, a nutritional chart, a selection of simple foraging recipes, and a glossary of botanical terms. It's a modern and elegant re-take on Doug's authoritative descriptions-nature-lovers, gardeners, cooks, paddlers, and hikers across the Northwest will be smitten with this update of a regional cult classic.
About the Author
Doug Benoliel has always loved learning about the plants he finds growing in the Pacific Northwest-whether it's the wild denizens of the deep woods, the native edibles found on mountain slopes, or the volunteers that spring forth in his backyard garden. Beginning with his botany studies at the University of Washington, Doug's life has been dedicated to native plants, including in his landscaping, design, and nursery business, as well as in his extensive work with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS.) He has taught college courses in wild edibles, and continues to teach foraging, backpacking, wilderness, and sea kayaking skills at NOLS programs throughout the Northwest. Doug lives with his wife, artist Tamara Buchanan, on Lopez Island, WA.
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NORTHWEST FORAGING, May 12 2011
By Raiti - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Northwest Foraging: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants Of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)
Doug Benoliel of Lopez Island's elegant, slim jewel of a book is a handy guide for what grows in our fields and woods here in the Northwest.Beautifully illustrated by Mark Orsen in grey tone drawings. The volume is organized into: How to Use this Book, Seasonable Edibles, Harvesting with Care, Drying and Storing, etc. The main part deals with Edibles, including delightful recipes; and ends with a lineup of Poisonous Plants. Who would have suspected the lovely Buttercup was one?
A delightful, useful and affordable, book that connects you with our native Northwest Flora.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fresh Look for an Old Classic, April 5 2011
By Althea - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Northwest Foraging: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants Of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)
This is a handy little book that is brimming with useful information for foragers in the Pacific Northwest. It is an updated version of the 1974 edition. There are not many significant changes--a few plants like Bittercress and (controversial) Red Elderberry have been added to the edible list, and Bracken Fern has been relisted as poisonous. Other than that, the format, descriptions and the sections are largely the same.Plant structure, Seasonal availability, harvesting, drying and storing are discussed. More than 50 edible plants are listed and each plant is described according to: form, leaves, flowers, fruits, habitat, and edibility. Warnings are offered where applicable and there is a section dedicated to poisonous plants.
The illustrations are still the graceful black-and-white line drawings by Mark Orson. While these are detailed, and show the plants at the optimal stage for harvesting, they are really not enough to go on as far as an absolute identification. If you actually intend to eat these wild plants, an additional field guide with color photographs is going to be necessary.
Some intriguing recipes are scattered throughout the book along with plant folklore and information concerning traditional use by the Native people of this area. There is much practical wisdom gathered here, and I hope that all the public libraries of the Pacific Northwest will exchange their grimy and much-thumbed copies for this crisp new version!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Handy guide for foraging, Aug 8 2011
By Ward Starring "Retired guy" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Northwest Foraging: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants Of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)
This soft-cover book has very nice line drawings but I wish it had color photos. I wouldn't trust my health to eating a plant identified just from the drawings. For someone who knows what they're looking at this would be adequate and informative, but I'm not one of those people. I'll take this book along in my back-pack for "just in case" situations but will rely more on my stored belly fat if I'm in a survival situation! The book IS good reading though.
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