Wild in the Kitchen: Recipes for Wild Fruits, Weeds, and Seeds

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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: Although I am an armchair forest wanderer and cook, I found this book not only fascinating, but also beautifully illustrated with skillfully executed drawings for every recipe. It is obvious that the author is a talented artist as well as an imaginative chef. The recipes are explained simply, with a friendly conversational tone that makes me want to join her in the kitchen. In fact, I am starting to feel inspired enough to go searching for some lamb's quarters and plantain, or maybe a bunch of dandelion leaves to spice up my salad. Every page has a surprise. Milkweed? Cloudberries? Day Lily Buds? They're all there, and more. Frankly, I'll pass on the wild mushrooms. Our local market has chanterelles and morels-- at a price.-- so I can try those intriguing recipes too if I want. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore cooking with unusual and available (free!) ingredients, but also to anyone who appreciates a beautifully designed book .

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Summary: Interesting Ideas
Review: Not only is the author a talented artist (I adore her cat book), but she sure can cook. Making the most of what nature provides in abundance on her farm in eastern Canada, Ms Mogelon provides a range of simple recipes not to be found in but the most exotic restaurant. I can't wait for her next offerings.

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Summary: A delicious read!
Review: Not only is the author a talented artist (I adore her cat book), but she sure can cook. Making the most of what nature provides in abundance on her farm in eastern Canada, Ms Mogelon provides a range of simple recipes not to be found in but the most exotic restaurant. I can't wait for her next offerings.

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Summary: Interesting Ideas
Review: This book gave a lot of interesting ways to use plants that I had never thougt to use before. These recipes are great, I especially love the wild mint sauce and the pink clover vinaigrette. I was hoping there would be more recipes for seeds and common weeds and their leaves, but it was a good buy.

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Summary: Wild about Wild on Park Avenue
Review: What a wonderful read! Can't wait to leave the Big Apple for the wilds of Westchester to start picking my dinner. The recipes are fun to read and I bet they will be an adventure to gather and delicious to eat.

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Summary: 75 unique and delicious recipes
Review: With Wild In The Kitchen: Recipes For Wild Fruits, Weeds And Seeds, chef and amateur naturalist Ronna Mogelon showcases 75 unique and delicious recipes for commonly found wild berries and plants ranging from dandelions and elderberries to lily blossoms and mushrooms. From Steamed Day Lily Buds; Elderberry Wine; and Wild Blueberry Muffin Cake; to Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Strudel; Tabouli Salad; and Spiced Crabapples, Wild In The Kitchen offers a delightful and surprising compendium of wonderful recipes suited to all dining occasions.