Wild Foods

You Can Become a Hardcore Forager
Article from Backwoods Home Magazine, issue 47. Includes information on tools needed, safety, preparation, as well as details on some plants, frogs, turtles and fish.

University of Kentucky Entomology for Kids: Bugfood!
Lesson plans and information on the nutritive use of insects, intentional and unintentional. Includes suggested reading list and bibliography.

Edible Insects in East Africa
Information on the use of termites in Kenyu. Includes photographs.

Razor Clams, Oregon Coast
One page of instructions for digging, catching, cleaning and cooking razor clams.

Wild Harvest
Information on gathering and cooking mushrooms, fiddleheads, ramps, and leaks. Calendar of seasonal availability, recipes and tips.

Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine
University of Maine Cooperative Extension bulletin with descriptions of and recipes for dandelions, fiddleheads, yellow rocket, lamb's-quarters, orache, and purslane.

Use of Insects by Australian Aborigines
Article from Cultural Entomology Digest 1. Includes information on types used for food, as well as their place in mythology and art.

Edible Flowers
North Carolina State University horticulture information leaflet. Provides information on growing and harvesting, as well as a table with common names, scientific names, flavors, colors, and comments.

How to Tap Maple Trees and Make Syrup
Includes information on yield, tree physiology, step by step instructions, where to go for help, additional reading, and references. [PDF]

Samphire
General information about Crithmum maritimum or sea fennel.

Weird Meat
Weblog documenting unusual eating experiences. Includes articles, travel stories, photos.