THE WILD FOOD PLANTS OF IRELAND by Tom Curtis
Brand: Paul Whelan-Tom Curtis
Product Description
Expert up to date research and stunning photography on the history distribution identification and culinary value of the wild food plants of Ireland. This is the first time that the wild crop relatives WCR food plants of Ireland are discussed in detail and presented in a stunning book format with beautiful photography supported with expert research conducted and documented by two well know Irish botanists Tom Curtis and Paul Whelan. The book describes the plants in enough detail for identification including distribution maps of their current state and includes a wealth of information on their culinary value including indicative recipes dishes and preparations. It also addresses the history of their uses their importance and value economically and the urgent need to protect them for future generations. It brings to the attention of a wide audience the richness and uses of our wild food plants. Chefs cooks foodies foragers farmers and gardeners as well as the wider public will find this book invaluable for locating and identifying accurately our edible wild plants as well as those involved in courses on cooking and culinary botany agriculture conservation and practical outdoor field courses. show more
Condition : New
Author : Tom Curtis
Weight : 756.39
Publisher : Paul WhelanTom Curtis
Language : English
EAN : 9781912328475
ISBN10 : 191232847X
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20191115
Place of Publication : Ireland
Pagination : 270 Pages 325
Dimensions : 254 X 177 X 24