Description
Author: Christopher Nyerges
Publisher: A Falcon Guide, an imprint of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, Inc (Third Edition, 2025)
Paperback: 277 pages
From acorns, cactus, and yucca to mesquite, manzanita, and lamb’s quarters — this fully updated third edition of Foraging California guides readers to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Organized by plant families, this book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and gastronomes. This guide includes:
- Species ranging from herbs to trees
- Forager notes and expert advice on identifying, preparing, freezing, drying, storing, and cooking wild edibles
- Tools, techniques, and foraging etiquette
- Recipes to prepare at home and on the trail
Christopher Nyerges, co-founder of the School of Self-Reliance, has taught survival and self-reliance skills since 1974. He has authored more than dozen books and thousands for his articles ha fed appeared in newspapers and magazines. He resides in Southern California.
