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The Wild Food Plants of Ireland - by Tom Curtis & Paul Whelan (Paperback)

The Wild Food Plants of Ireland - by  Tom Curtis & Paul Whelan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Expert up to date research and stunning photography on the history, distribution, identification and culinary value of the wild food plants of Ireland. Includes a wealth of information on their culinary value, including indicative recipes, dishes and preparations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Expert up to date research and stunning photography on the history, distribution, identification and culinary value of the wild food plants of Ireland.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>It brings to the attention of a wide audience, the richness and uses of our wild food plants.</p><p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Now at last there is a comprehensive guide to 'The Wild Food Plants of Ireland' meticulously researched and written by Tom Curtis and Paul Whelan."......"This book is a welcome resource for both the public, educators, gardeners, farmers, academics and the culinary fraternity."</p><p>Darina Allen (Irish chef, food writer, TV personality and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School)</p><br>

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