Foraging Finds its Niche
Local, seasonal and…free? Finding food in the wild (even in the city)
Even the most intrepid eaters can be daunted by the prospect of hunting for their own wild edibles, but a trip to the local forest or seashore can yield gourmet treats for no more than the cost of the trip.
And you don't need to live in a rural wonderland to become a competent forager: Even big cities can offer up their bounty to those who know where to look.
Some foragers focus on greens and herbs, like nettles and wild garlic, and many know the pleasures of stumbling across (but hopefully not into -- ouch!) a patch of wild berries. Folks near the shore heed the call of sea beans and home-dried salt.
Braver sorts learn the arcane mysteries of mushroom hunting... a skill best learned at the elbow of an experienced forager, lest your forest finds become a meal that's (literally) to die for. And speaking of toxins: Experts wisely warn foragers to stay away from roadsides -- due to the hazards of traffic, potential herbicide application, and the pollution-bathed edibles found wherever carbon-spewing vehicles roam.
Anita Crotty
Anita Crotty is co-author of Married... with Dinner, an award-winning food blog that chronicles the continuing adventures of "a couple of San Francisco food dorks." Anita and her husband Cameron are both professional writers, amateur cooks, and avid diners.read full bio.
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