Food for free: 50th Anniversary Edition
- Publisher : William Collins
- Illustrations : col plate section
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Description:
This fully updated special edition of the classic complete guide to the edible species that grow around us includes a new foreword from the author and a plate section with identification guides for all major species.
Originally published in 1972, Richard Mabey’s classic foraging guide has never been out of print since. Food for Free is a complete guide to help you safely identify edible species that grow around us, together with detailed field identification notes and recipes.
In this stunning 50th anniversary edition, Richard Mabey’s updated text is accompanied by a wealth of practical information on identifying, collecting, cooking and preparing, as well as history and folklore. Informative illustrations of key species by expert botanical artists are included in a colour plate section. Beautifully written and produced in a new, readable format, Food for Free will inspire us to be more self-sufficient and make use of the natural resources around us to enhance our lives.
* History, folklore and identification information is included together with practical hints on cooking and eating
* Illustrations from the bestselling Collins Black Guides are featured in a colour plate section to aid identification
* Highly acclaimed author
* A must-have gift or self-purchase for foodies and nature lovers throughout Britain and beyond
* Newly relevant with focus on sustainable eating and living, zero-waste cookery, and living in tune with the seasons and with your local area
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