EXPLORING THE WORLD OF FUNGI Christopher Nyerges [Nyerges is the author of “Foraging California” (which has a section on mushrooms), “Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants,” “How to Survive Anywhere,” and other books. He has studied mycology, and led wilderness trips, since 1974. He can be reached at Box...
POTATOES: AMERICA’S FAVORITE FOOD
ON AMERICA’S FAVORITE FOOD: POTATOES [Nyerges is the author of “Guide to Wild Foods,” “Urban Survival Guide,” “How to Survive Anywhere,” and about two dozen other books. More information on his books and classes is found at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com] I love potatoes and the vast variety of flavors and textures...
DON’T MAKE A SALAD FROM “POLK SALAD ANNIE”!
GET TO KNOW THE POKEWEED PLANT (Phytolacca americana) Poke is actually a toxic plants that has a long history in the South and Eastern states as a good spring food, when properly prepared. I first encountered pokeweed while living on my grandfather’s farm in Ohio during the summers. As...