Eat or die!

Edible wild plants

Mother nature’s delicacies

8,99 €

Collection tips. Use. Poisonous doubles.

This (nature) guide presents the most important edible wild plants and berries in Northern and Central Europe. There is comprehensive information on over 300 species:

The names of the plants in six European languages.
Occurrence and identification features.
Possible confusion with other plants.
EParts that can be collected and tips for collecting, including a collection table. Ingredients and medicinal effects.
Use in recipes and taste evaluation. Important information on possible dangers (e.g. poisonous confusion species).

With helpful tips on collecting and preparing: for nature lovers and cooks and those who want to become one!

Overview

Edible Wild Plants
Mother Nature’s Delicacies – Eat or Die!
A bestseller about edible wild plants

The second book by scientist and adventurer Dr. Detlev Henschel is about edible wild plants, which might just save your life if you get into trouble – hence the subtitle: Eat or Die! Henschel’s first bestseller was inspired by his 2,500-kilometre (1,500-mile) solo kayak expedition on the Baltic Sea to the Arctic Circle, where he had to make do with what he could find along the way. In the wake of the decline in quality veggies etc. self-picked wild plants have become popular for everyday salads or even as delicacies from nature among nature lovers, hikers, foodies and outdoor fanatics, not to mention ambitious amateur chefs in the comfort of their own kitchens, too.

In addition to the 136 most important edible European plants and more than 300 species mentioned in the book, important botanical characteristics and possibilities of confusion are described with more than 360 color pictures.

Where, how and when to collect the plants is explained and presented in a table to make them easier to find in nature and this eBook. Extensive information on the ingredients and the nutritional and homeopathic effects of each plant complement over 600 stomach-filling recipes (emergency rations) for hungry outdoor enthusiasts, while ambitious amateur chefs will find more than one hundred sometimes age-old gourmet recipes to try out at home (‚Meals with history‘). And as the book also includes amusing anecdotes and stories about the myths and folklore behind every single plant, the 600-page eBook also makes for a fascinating read in its own right.

And who knows, maybe you too will discover your own personal favorite dish from the wild plant kitchen!

“Yummy!”

To make a long story short: This book is worth every euro. Informative, entertaining, to the point and above all: useful: So buy it and recommend it to others!!!

Grey (Amazon.de, October 27, 2013)

„Lots of useful tips!„

Very interesting book with lots of useful tips. Not only for nature and plant lovers.

First of all, it should be mentioned that this is not an identification or cookbook. Instead, it serves as a complement for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers with some prior knowledge. [… ] What truly stands out are the thorough research and storytelling of „old tales“ associated with each plant; from funny anecdotes to the unimaginable, it’s sure to bring a smile. For me, this is the book’s absolute highlight and a strong recommendation – which is why it’s not just for plant experts and enthusiasts.

adventure4U (Amazon.de, February 6, 2024)

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»Knowledge about edible wild plants can be useful in many situations, be it hiking in nature, survival activities or simply discovering new culinary experiences.«

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