I came across this relatively new book, The Front Yard Forager, by Melany Vorass Herrera at the library, and decided to write a book review because I'm very excited about it.
This book teaches how to hunt down and create dinner from the common weeds that grow in our yards and gardens. I never knew that so many of the weeds that I've been tossing were edible. Almost every day I pull some Lamb's Quarters, Plantain, and Sheep Sorrel from my garden.
And did you know that a lot of weeds are more nutritious than most store bought greens?
Interesting. Talk about local eating!
Although I don't think I'll be switching to an all-front-yard diet just yet, the recipes make it tempting. For instance, "Chickweed Falafel Pita Pockets" (page 39), or "Pineapple Weed-Infused Whipped Cream with Baked Apricots and Roasted Almonds" (page 157).
Now don't start farming weeds at Bethel! But hey, if you have any weed ID questions, feel free to contact us mentors. Maybe we can help you identify dinner.
Check out this book from our awesome library system, alongside many other great books on weed identification. And here is The Front Yard Forager Website.
Enjoy,
Enjoy,
Eve
