A beautiful photographic guide to foraging and cooking with wild plants, written by expert forager and award-winning restaurateur Julia Horton-Mansfield. Covering 100 edible species found in woodland, hedgerow, grassland, riverside, estuarine, coastal cliff and seashore habitats in Europe, this practical handbook offers clear identification tips, flavour profiles and advice on when and where to forage safely and sustainably. With 40 inspiring recipes – from fresh salads and herbal infusions to preserves, breads and savoury dishes – Julia shows you how to turn your foraged finds into delicious meals. Packed with vibrant photography and expert guidance, The Food Forager’s Handbook is the essential companion for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature, eat seasonally and explore the benefits of wild food.
The Food Forager's Handbook
By Julia Horton-Mansfield
A beautiful photographic guide to foraging and cooking with wild plants, written by expert forager and award-winning restaurateur Julia Horton-Mansfield.Material available
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Editor: Amy Hodkin / Pub date: August 2027 / Format: 198 x 129mm / Extent: 272 pagesAbout the Author
Julia Horton-Mansfield is a passionate forager with over forty years of experience. Based in west Wales, she co-runs the award-winning Pembrokeshire Seaweeds Ltd with her husband, a unique enterprise which includes a wild food restaurant, skincare line and The Really Wild Emporium. Julia founded the UK’s first wild food festival, and in 2024 launched the Wales Festival of Seaweed. Her wild food expertise has featured in newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian, The Scotsman, Coast and National Geographic, and her TV appearances include The One Show and Countryfile, and she has worked closely with conservation groups, universities and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
