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Native Harvests: American Indian Wild Foods and Recipes by E. Barrie Kavasch
Practical primer on natural foods not only provides recipes for varied Native American dishes but also describes uses of ceremonial, medicinal, and sacred plants. From clambakes to wild strawberry bread, the volume is simultaneously a field guide, cookbook, and useful manual on herbal remedies. 139 black-and-white illustrations; 8 in color. Revised republication of the work originally published by The Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, Connecticut, 1998.
Table of Contents for Native Harvests: American Indian Wild Foods and Recipes
| Personal Acknowledgements | | Preface to the Dover Edition | | Preface | | Introduction | | I Nature's Seasonings | | II Native Soups | | III Native Vegetables | | Botanical Charts | | IV Native Ferns, Lichens, and Mosses | | V Wild Mushrooms | | VI Wild Meats | | VII Saltwater and Freshwater Harvests | | VIII Natural Breads | | IX Wilderness Beverages | | Native Seasonal Menus and Complements | | X Native Ceremonial and Sacred Plants | | Smudging | | XI Herbal Traditions: Medicinal Plants and Natural Healthcare | | XII Wild Medicines and Cosmetics | | XIII Wild Smoking Mixtures | | XIV Natural Chewing Gums | | XV Poisonous Wild Plants | | XVI Native Healing Pathways and Spirituality | | Glossary | | Reference Guide | | Botanical Index/Mycological Index | | General Index | | Author/Illustrator's Profile |
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