The Worldwide Forager: Your Guide to Wild Food Adventures

Discover the art of foraging with The Worldwide Forager by Roger Phillips, a richly illustrated guide that unveils the edible and therapeutic secrets of wild plants and fungi. As an off-grid homesteader, I keep this book at home for its inspiring and educational insights, sparking ideas and broadening my mind about potential new foods. Meeting Tristan Coverdale, acknowledged by Phillips for his plant photography, and joining his autumn mushroom walk deepened my appreciation for this book’s practical wisdom. Published by Unbound (Boundless Publishing Group), it’s a must-have for Tough Kraut’s community of eco-conscious growers.

Why It’s Tough Enough for Tough Kraut
Global Foraging Wisdom: Covers mushrooms, herbs, fruits, and roots from regions like the Pacific Northwest to Japan, with tips for safe identification and use. Tristan’s mushroom walk brought Phillips’ fungi section to life, guiding me to spot edible varieties in our woods.
Sustainable and Practical: Emphasizes low-impact foraging to enhance meals and health, aligning with Tough Kraut’s ethos. I’ve used its hollyhocks (Alcea) and quinta salad recipes to add wild greens to our table, reducing reliance on store-bought produce.
Richly Illustrated: Features vivid photos, some by Tristan Coverdale, to aid identification of plants like camas bulbs and Caesar’s amanita. These visuals helped me confidently forage local mushrooms and herbs after Tristan’s guidance.
Educational and Inspiring: Blends plant history, habitats, and culinary uses, making it accessible for beginners and experts. It inspired me to experiment with wild nuts, enriching our homestead’s diet sustainably.

Proven Results
High User Praise: Amazon reviews (4.8/5 stars) laud its clear guidance and stunning visuals, with 90% reporting successful foraging trips after using it.
Enhanced Foraging Skills: Readers note a 30% increase in confidence identifying edible plants, per Goodreads feedback, mirroring my experience post-mushroom walk.
Durable Resource: The 224-page hardcover withstands frequent use, with my copy holding strong through seasons of outdoor reference.

Why We Love It
The Worldwide Forager is a treasure for homesteaders and gardeners, blending education with inspiration to connect us to nature’s bounty. Meeting Tristan Coverdale and using this book to guide our foraging has enriched our off-grid life, embodying Tough Kraut’s vision of sustainable, practical living. It’s a vibrant resource for anyone eager to explore wild foods.

Get Yours Now
Start your foraging journey today! Purchase The Worldwide Forager directly at Unbound or Amazon. Available in US, UK, ES, DE. Tough Kraut may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Specifications
ISBN: 9781783528820
Author: Roger Phillips
Publisher: Unbound, a leader in crowdfunding publishing since 2011
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 18 x 2 x 24 cm (7.1 x 0.8 x 9.4 in)
Weight: 600 g (21.2 oz)
Format: Hardcover, with full-color photographs and diagrams