Miles Irving, an internationally renowned wild foods expert who has worked with some of the world's best chefs, reveals the how, why, what and where of foraging - lost art and way of life that is becoming increasingly popular as more and more of us pursue an eco-friendly, cost - effective and sustainable lifestyle. This ground-breaking handbook, complete with over 300 stunning photographs, tells you how to recognise the rich variety of wild food that surrounds us. 'Nature lovers and foodies alike will be overjoyed by this. Combining recipes and folklore, it's a great book for our time' -- The Independent On Sunday 'The definitive guide to foraging in the UK' -- Wall Street Journal 'A unique and authentic guide, assiduously researched, packed with information and enlivened with anecdotes' -- Country Kitchen 'The best on the market' -- ***** Reader review 'Superb' -- ***** Reader review 'Incredibly informative, wide ranging and precise. Very useful' -- ***** Reader review 'Wonderful' --