Publisher Description

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.

Author Biography

E. BARRIE KAVASCH is a research associate at the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT.

Table of Contents

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

Long Description

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.

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