Part of the Timber Press Regional Foraging book series, this is for foragers in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and northwestern Florida.

Publisher Marketing: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes : "A fabulous field guide to sustainable, adventurous eating down South." -- Library Journal "I've been waiting years for this book. This is the ultimate guide, and Chris is the undisputed heavyweight champion of foraging in the South." --Sean Brock, author of Heritage and chef of McCradys , Minero , and Husk "Chris Bennett is a thoughtful and expert southern chef who knows his wild plants. This book will open a new world to beginning foragers and will make an already rich regional food culture even richer." --Hank Shaw, James Beard Award-winning author of Hunter Angler Gardener Cook "A wonderful reference for anyone with an interest in foraging. . . . may spark an unrealized fascination." -- Smith Mountain Laker Jacket Description/Back : With this savvy guide you'll learn what to look for, when and where to look, and how to gather in a responsible way. A seasonal guide for foraging year-round Detailed information for safe identification Collecting tips for sustainable harvesting Tips for preparation and use Publisher Marketing : Discover the edible resources the Southeast has to offer with this helpful foraging guide book. The Southeast provides a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide, you'll learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Southeast Foraging include: Clear, color photographs Identification tips Guidance on how to ethically harvest Suggestions for eating and preserving A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. "This is the ultimate guide, and Chris is the undisputed heavyweight champion of foraging in the South." --Sean Brock, author of Heritage and chef of McCradys, Minero, and Husk Review Citations: Library Journal 04/15/2015 pg. 120 (EAN 9781604694994, Paperback) Contributor Bio: Bennett, Chris Chris Bennett is a forager, writer, cheesemonger, and trained chef. He has worked with top chefs around the Southeast providing unique ingredients to the area's best restaurants. He has been featured in Birmingham Magazine , Cooking Light , Garden & Gun , Discover St. Clair , and The Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook . He is a frequent speaker, and was selected as one of Southern Living magazine's "50 Innovators Changing the South."

Format: Paperback | Pages: 296 | Publication Date: 2015-04-22