Explore the intriguing journey of wild foods with 'Feasting Wild', a captivating book by anthropologist Gina Rae La Cerva. This thought-provoking read delves into the nearly lost culinary treasures of North America, where wild foods once made up half of our diet. In today's world, these wild edibles have morphed into exclusive commodities, primarily enjoyed by the affluent at high-end restaurants. La Cerva's fieldwork takes you from savoring elusive bird's nest soup in Borneo to the adventure of bringing home Swedish moose meat, revealing the profound connection we lose when we abandon the wild. As she examines our relationship with these precious resources, the book eloquently uncovers the sacrifices of biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, and our vital connection to nature. 'Feasting Wild' is not just a food book; it's a call to reflect on the impact of industrialization on our eating habits and the world around us. Perfect for food enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone curious about sustainability and the environment, this genre-defying work blends adventure with anthropology in a compelling narrative that inspires a return to our roots. With a brand new edition featuring a stunning printed dust jacket, it’s an essential addition to the library of anyone passionate about wild foods, culinary history, and ecological consciousness. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781771645331, Format: With printed dust jacket, Year: 2020, Publisher: Greystone Books.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771645331
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2020
Publisher: Greystone Books


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A writer and anthropologist searches for wild foods — and reveals what we lose in a world where wildness itself is misunderstood, commodified, and hotly pursued

Two centuries ago, nearly half the North American diet was found in the wild. Today, so-called 'wild foods' are becoming expensive commodities, served to the wealthy in top restaurants. In Feasting Wild, geographer and anthropologist Gina Rae La Cerva traces our relationship to wild foods and shows what we sacrifice when we domesticate them — including biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, and an important connection to nature. Along the way, she samples wild foods herself, sipping elusive bird's nest soup in Borneo and smuggling Swedish moose meat home in her suitcase.

Thoughtful, ambitious, and wide-ranging, Feasting Wild challenges us to take a closer look at the way we eat today.

'A memorable, genre-defying work that blends anthropology and adventure.' — Elizabeth Kolbert,New York Times-bestselling author ofThe Sixth Extinction

'A food book with a truly original take.' — Mark Kurlansky,New York Timesbestselling author ofSalt: A World Histor