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Cooking Canadian

The Ultimate Guide to Wild Foods of the Maritimes

140+ edible plants, fungi & seaweeds

by (author) Zoë Unruh

Publisher
Boulder Books
Initial publish date
Mar 2025
Category
Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781998220236
    Publish Date
    Mar 2025
    List Price
    $29.95

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Description

Discover the wild foods of Canada’s Maritime provinces with this full-colour, detailed guide.

 

Forager Zoe Unruh leads readers along the shorelines and through woods, wetlands, fields, and parks. Along the way, she encourages readers to identify and harvest over 200 edible trees, greens, flowers, berries, mushrooms, seaweeds, and more.

 

Inside are detailed, beautiful, full-page profiles of commonly seen wild species to allow for confident identification in the field. Every profile includes an in-depth written description, spectacular photography, and notes on when (and where) each species is active. Tips for using each plant are included, as are descriptions of poisonous lookalikes you need to be aware of.

 

Foraging is the perfect way and reason to get outside. In a world full of screens and distractions, setting off on a hike through the wilderness, or even a local park, offers a chance to connect to the earth—and perhaps enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting nourishing, healthy foods with your own hands.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned forager or a curious newcomer, the book will inspire you to step outdoors, forge deeper connections with nature, and savour the simple joy of bringing fresh foods to your table.

About the author

Zoë Unruh is a mother, gardener, dreamer, and outdoor enthusiast. Currently, she is studying soil microbiology and the soil food web on a full scholarship. In her spare time Zoë enjoys spending time in the woods with her family and sharing her love of plants and the natural world. She currently resides on Nova Scotia’s East Shore where she is in the early stages of developing an off-grid homestead from a former clearcut.

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