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Eat Weeds

A field guide to foraging: how to identify, harvest, eat and use wild plants
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Eat Weeds by Diego Bonetto is an engaging exploration into the world of wild plants, inviting readers to discover the edible treasures nature offers. The book provides practical insights into foraging, from identifying and gathering wild edibles to understanding their nutritional and cultural significance. It's a delightful guide for anyone curious about incorporating foraged finds into their kitchen, blending storytelling with expert advice.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the natural world and interested in foraging for edible plants. It's ideal for those who wish to explore the nutritional and cultural significance of wild plants while connecting with nature in a sustainable way. This book offers insights into identifying, collecting, and preparing wild food safely and ethically.

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Eat Weeds

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There is food within 3 metres of your front door.

Three generations ago, it was common practice all over the world to collect this wild food; knowledge of what, where, and when to forage was a necessary part of daily life. We still had lived experience of harvesting wild food with our own hands. However, with the advent of supermarket culture, the knowledge associated with foraging has mostly been lost.

Today, we want this knowledge back. From forest to seaside, riverbank to city street - even your own yard - there is wild food and medicine available to those who know where to look. In the face of global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and pandemics, we seek to empower ourselves with the information and skills that enable self-reliance and equip us to care for our families and communities.

Eat Weeds shows you how to engage with wild food sources, transforming your neighbourhood into an edible adventure.

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Eat Weeds by Diego Bonetto has been praised for its comprehensive knowledge, which provides a reassuring guide to plant foraging. Additionally, its lyrical narrative and deep connection with nature make it a heartwarming read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760761493

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Illustration: 167 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 860g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Diego Bonetto grew up on a dairy farm in northern Italy when it was still common practice to collect the wild produce of the land. He moved to Australia in the mid-90s and spent years working in orchards and garden centres, where he realised how rare his foraging knowledge was - and how much the people around him longed to rekindle their untapped connection to nature. He now runs foraging workshops that teach participants how to engage with delicious wild food while starting conversations around belonging, sustainability and agency. He has collaborated with chefs, herbalists, environmentalists and cultural workers; he is also an artist passionate about using his practice to restore botanical literacy to communities. Diego has been featured by Marie Claire, GQ Australia, Lonely Planet, The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC and SBS, among other media outlets.

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