An expert manual for identifying, picking and using
edible wild mushrooms found in the Britain Islestive garden
Peter Jordan and Neville Kilkenny
It is crucial that the most expert advice is taken when hunting for mushrooms, and this authoritative new handbook offersclear, practical information for accurate identification. A clear introduction explains everything a mushroom picker needs to know, followed by a fully-illustrated A–Z guide of the most popular edible wild mushrooms, with storage and cooking tips. Their identifying features and typical habitats are described. In addition the book presents and describes the poisonous and potentially deceptive species which the mushroom picker is most likely to come across.
Peter Jordan spent many years running a world-renowned pub in rural Norfolk, England, where he devoted his time to collecting mushrooms and foraging workshops, with The Tasty Mushroom Partnership. Neville Kilkenny is a consultant mycologist, running many foraging expeditions and workshops. Based in Scotland, he is also a professional carpenter and experienced in bushcraft skills.
| ISBN | 9780754835332 |
| Price | UK £10 / US $16 |
| Pages | 160 (YK160) |
| Size | 229 x 176mm/9 x 7in |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Photographs | Over 450 photographs |
| Carton Quantity | 20 |
| House Code | 8052 |
| Category | Nature; Food |
| BIC CODE | WNP, WND, WBT, GBC |
| BISAC CODE | CKB059000; CKB071000; NAT022000 |