Forage. Gather. Feast.
100+ Recipes from West Coast Forests, Shores, and Urban Spaces
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Celebrate the pleasure of the wilderness (or even your backyard) with this approachable forage-to-kitchen cookbook featuring 110 recipes using foragable foods—from seaweed love to mushroom lust and everything in between. Identify foragable foods in your own backyard to create simple, rustic recipes from the bounty of the coast, forest, and urban spaces up and down the West Coast. Featuring more than 100 recipes and chock-full of lush photography, this cookbook shows you what to do with the delicious foodstuffs you can dig, snip, or catch anywhere from Alaska to Northern California, then put it all together in homecooked meals best shared with friends and gorgeous sunset views or cooked in the wild over a campfire. Recipes include: Morels, Asparagus, Fava Beans, and Fiddlehead Ferns with BurrataBlack Truffle Pot de Crème with Preserved Sakura Cherry BlossomsFire-Roasted Butter Clams with Seaweed GremolataSpruce Tip and Juniper Berry Sockeye Salmon GravlaxChilled Huckleberries with Campfire Caramel and Seaweed Salt Reimagine your cooking and unlock new flavors from the abundance that surrounds us.
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Book Review: Forage. Gather. Feast. by Maria Finn
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Maria Finn's Forage. Gather. Feast. is a delightful ode to the abundance of nature, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the world of foraging along the West Coast. With over 100 recipes that celebrate the flavors of the wilderness, this cookbook seamlessly blends the thrill of exploration with the comforts of home cooking.
Finn's emphasis on foraging safely and responsibly sets the tone for a journey into the bountiful landscapes of forests, shores, and urban spaces. While the book's primary focus is on the West Coast, its principles can easily be applied to foraging adventures worldwide. The inclusion of recipes like “Flaming Pine Needle Mussels” and “Grilled Porcini on Rosemary Skewers with Porcini Butter” showcases Finn's creativity and culinary expertise.
One of the standout features of Forage. Gather. Feast. is its stunning photography, which not only enhances the visual appeal of the book but also serves as a source of inspiration for readers. The lush images of ingredients sourced from nature evoke a sense of connection to the land and its offerings, making this cookbook a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.
Whether you're a seasoned forager or a novice in the world of wild foods, Maria Finn's cookbook is sure to ignite your culinary imagination and expand your appreciation for the flavors that surround us. Forage. Gather. Feast. is not just a collection of recipes; it's a celebration of the beauty and bounty of nature, waiting to be explored and savored. This book is a perfect gift for anyone looking to unlock new flavors and embark on a delicious journey through the wilds of the West Coast and beyond.
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
