What others say about 'Wildly Nourished'
"You know I am a long time lover of all things wild and weedy and always on the hunt for great folks to learn from. Well, a little while ago I found Leaf’s blog Wild Plant Forager through the weedy web wormhole. And, I instantly fell in love. She makes foraging not just about medicine but about connection as well. I read a lot of foraging sites, and WPF definitely speaks the HerbMama language. Her presentation is clear, simple, affordable, and most of all a ton of fun. She also keeps kiddos in mind when writing and sharing her recipes and crafts.
I was hooked from the first page, and actually ended up reading through the whole thing in about two days. In Wildly Nourished, she makes foraging so inviting and easy you’ll be in the yard hunting with your phone in hand while you read. Our favorite thing so far is her recipe for Magic Soup. Your kids are going to love it. Leaf encourages the reader to start with one plant at a time and follow it through a year of seasons, really getting to know what it can offer from root, to flower, to leaf, to seed. Wildly Nourished is hands down the best foraging resource for beginning HerbMamas I’ve read. While she gives great information on nutrition content and identification tips, there is no complicated botanical or medical jargon to weed through. This is the wild foraging book I’ve been waiting for."
Latisha Guthrie, from the lovely Herbmother
I was hooked from the first page, and actually ended up reading through the whole thing in about two days. In Wildly Nourished, she makes foraging so inviting and easy you’ll be in the yard hunting with your phone in hand while you read. Our favorite thing so far is her recipe for Magic Soup. Your kids are going to love it. Leaf encourages the reader to start with one plant at a time and follow it through a year of seasons, really getting to know what it can offer from root, to flower, to leaf, to seed. Wildly Nourished is hands down the best foraging resource for beginning HerbMamas I’ve read. While she gives great information on nutrition content and identification tips, there is no complicated botanical or medical jargon to weed through. This is the wild foraging book I’ve been waiting for."
Latisha Guthrie, from the lovely Herbmother
"A fantastic Book that is full of interesting tales, but it's main strength lies in being able to bring the reader back in touch with nature. This book provides beautiful photos and great descriptions of the various wild edible plants; giving you the knowledge you need to go out into the wild and do it for yourself.
With this handy book you are also armed with multiple ways of how to use the wild plants you forage; with recipes provided on how to make vinegars, honeys and wild herb teas to delicious salads and main dishes; there is something for everyone. A must have book."
Matt Allen, The Yoga Health Coach
With this handy book you are also armed with multiple ways of how to use the wild plants you forage; with recipes provided on how to make vinegars, honeys and wild herb teas to delicious salads and main dishes; there is something for everyone. A must have book."
Matt Allen, The Yoga Health Coach
Kamile Green, The Positive Parenting
I first met Leaf on twitter, following her to read more of her whimsical and very informative posts. I have since become a fan of her blog and now, her book. Leaf searches out wild edibles in Belgium, Europe where she has been practising as an herbalist for over 10 years. Her new book, Wildly Nourished is an amazing resource that I am delighted to share with you! As a quick read, you could pick it up in the morning, and be wild-crafting confidently for your lunch. Then use one of her many intriguing recipes to satisfy your hungry foraging soul!
The book begins with tips on the ins-and-outs of harvesting wild weeds: what time of day, where on the Earth, what to look for, and how to harvest responsibly. Then she supplies a great list of 36 plant profiles, which can easily be used here in the US. (oh the beauty of our modern melting pot…) What I appreciate most about her plant profiles is the list of various common names from around the globe. I’m a lingo geek, and to learn that Yarrow is also referred to as plumajillo (“little feather”) I gave this book a dedicated space on my list of favorites. It also found a place in my harvest basket, since it’s a great guide to have on you while out searching. Her pictures are very clear and it makes for a nice supplement to a field guide.
I trust her info as an herbalist and wild forager. I like that she regularly eats very common weeds that are too often under appreciated. The recipes listed in the second half of the book sound sooo yummy – and lots of unique beverages, which I don’t see often enough. I love that she uses sun tea instead of water in her recipes! “All of the recipes are tested and approved by…not only kids [but also] family and friends and guests.” I’d like to be a test-guest someday and try first-hand one of Leaf’s wild kitchen meals! In the mean time I’ll be making ‘Sorrel-Avocado Dip’ with Yarrow…yum!
Leaf is pretty laid back with her recipes. She assures you of your own moxie, and gives you the confidence that foraging is easy, not intimidating. She suggests you make your own variations to her recipes, now that you’ve got a base knowledge and familiarity with these specific wild plants.
Jessyloo Rodrigues , Herbaloo
The book begins with tips on the ins-and-outs of harvesting wild weeds: what time of day, where on the Earth, what to look for, and how to harvest responsibly. Then she supplies a great list of 36 plant profiles, which can easily be used here in the US. (oh the beauty of our modern melting pot…) What I appreciate most about her plant profiles is the list of various common names from around the globe. I’m a lingo geek, and to learn that Yarrow is also referred to as plumajillo (“little feather”) I gave this book a dedicated space on my list of favorites. It also found a place in my harvest basket, since it’s a great guide to have on you while out searching. Her pictures are very clear and it makes for a nice supplement to a field guide.
I trust her info as an herbalist and wild forager. I like that she regularly eats very common weeds that are too often under appreciated. The recipes listed in the second half of the book sound sooo yummy – and lots of unique beverages, which I don’t see often enough. I love that she uses sun tea instead of water in her recipes! “All of the recipes are tested and approved by…not only kids [but also] family and friends and guests.” I’d like to be a test-guest someday and try first-hand one of Leaf’s wild kitchen meals! In the mean time I’ll be making ‘Sorrel-Avocado Dip’ with Yarrow…yum!
Leaf is pretty laid back with her recipes. She assures you of your own moxie, and gives you the confidence that foraging is easy, not intimidating. She suggests you make your own variations to her recipes, now that you’ve got a base knowledge and familiarity with these specific wild plants.
Jessyloo Rodrigues , Herbaloo