Native and Indigenous Food Knowledge (An Alameda County Reads Book List)

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What if all of Alameda County read and discussed the same book? Alameda County Reads is a new program that celebrates our communities, our connections, an...Show more What if all of Alameda County read and discussed the same book? Alameda County Reads is a new program that celebrates our communities, our connections, and ourselves, by encouraging a thoughtful exchange of ideas through the joy of reading together. Our book selection is "Eat Joy," a collection of personal essays from some of our best writers who share how comfort food flavored important moments in their lives. Visit this web page to learn more. Show less

The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen

by Sherman, Sean

Book - 2017

"Here is real food—our indigenous American fruits and vegetables, the wild and foraged ingredients, game and fish. Locally sourced, seasonal, “clean”...Show more "Here is real food—our indigenous American fruits and vegetables, the wild and foraged ingredients, game and fish. Locally sourced, seasonal, “clean” ingredients and nose-to-tail cooking are nothing new to Sean Sherman, the Oglala Lakota chef and founder of The Sioux Chef." Show less

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Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations

Traditional & Contemporary Native American Recipes

by Frank, Lois Ellen

eBook - 2002

In this ebook "Renowned photographer and Native American–food expert Lois Ellen Frank, herself part Kiowa, presents more than 80 recipes that are rich in natural flavors and perfectly in tune with today's healthy eating habits." In this ebook "Renowned photographer and Native American–food expert Lois Ellen Frank, herself part Kiowa, presents more than 80 recipes that are rich in natural flavors and perfectly in tune with today's healthy eating habits." Show less

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Native American Cooking

by Carew-Miller, Anna

eBook - 2014

In this ebook, which is part of a larger Native American Life series, sets out to "dispel many of the myths and stereotypes about Native American his...Show more In this ebook, which is part of a larger Native American Life series, sets out to "dispel many of the myths and stereotypes about Native American history and traditions, and to provide a more accurate and encompassing journey." In this case into the world of Native food traditions. Show less

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Tending the Wild

Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources

by Anderson, Kat

Book - 2013

"M. Kat Anderson presents a wealth of information on native land management practices gleaned in part from interviews and correspondence with Native ...Show more "M. Kat Anderson presents a wealth of information on native land management practices gleaned in part from interviews and correspondence with Native Americans who recall what their grandparents told them about how and when areas were burned, which plants were eaten and which were used for basketry, and how plants were tended. " Show less

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The Bay Area Forager

Your Guide to Edible Wild Plants of the San Francisco Bay Area

by Andler, Mia

Book - 2011

"A focused practical guide to useful and edible plants found in the San Francisco Bay Area that can also be helpful in discovering similar plants in other regions of California." "A focused practical guide to useful and edible plants found in the San Francisco Bay Area that can also be helpful in discovering similar plants in other regions of California." Show less

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The Wild Table

Seasonal Foraged Food and Recipes

by Green, Connie

Book - 2010

"Taking readers into the woods and on the roadside, The Wild Table features more than forty wild mushrooms, plants, and berries...step-by-step cookin...Show more "Taking readers into the woods and on the roadside, The Wild Table features more than forty wild mushrooms, plants, and berries...step-by-step cooking techniques, explain how to find and prepare each ingredient, and feature several signature dishes from noted chefs. Each section also features enchanting essays capturing the essence of each ingredient, along with stories of foraging in the natural world." Show less

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Dandelion Hunter

Foraging the Urban Wilderness

by Lerner, Rebecca

eBook - 2013

In this ebook "In this engaging and eye-opening read, forager-journalist Becky Lerner sets out on a quest to find her inner hunter-gatherer in the city of Portland, Oregon." In this ebook "In this engaging and eye-opening read, forager-journalist Becky Lerner sets out on a quest to find her inner hunter-gatherer in the city of Portland, Oregon." Show less

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The Deerholme Foraging Book

Wild Foods From the Pacific Northwest

by Jones, W. A.

eBook - 2014

In this ebook, Jones offers "an exploration of the wild foods found in the Pacific Northwest. It... features local mushrooms, edible plants, sea vege...Show more In this ebook, Jones offers "an exploration of the wild foods found in the Pacific Northwest. It... features local mushrooms, edible plants, sea vegetables, and shellfish. The book is the product of twenty years of research and professional cooking with foraged foods." Show less

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Cooking With Spirit, North American Indian Food and Fact

by Williamson, Darcy

eBook - 2010

This ebook, "might be called a cookbook ~ if you want to prepare stewed dog in a buffalo bladder, or make "Midge's Navajo Reservation Macaroni a...Show more This ebook, "might be called a cookbook ~ if you want to prepare stewed dog in a buffalo bladder, or make "Midge's Navajo Reservation Macaroni and Cheese," modern Indian fare concocted with government-issued commodities. It might be a natural healing guide, if you're willing to talk with medicinal plants before you pick them. Or it might be a folklore anthology." Show less

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Seaweed, Salmon and Manzanita Cider edited by Margaret Dubin and Sara-Larus Tolley

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781597140782

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"Filled with photographs, essays, reminiscences, and recipes, this book offers an overview of the foods of Native California along with delicious details about the dishes and their preparation" "Filled with photographs, essays, reminiscences, and recipes, this book offers an overview of the foods of Native California along with delicious details about the dishes and their preparation" Show less

In Full View: Three Ways of Seeing California Plants by Glenn Keator and Linda Yamane

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"A variety of California plants are looked at from the perspective of a botanist, a Native American, and an artist." "A variety of California plants are looked at from the perspective of a botanist, a Native American, and an artist." Show less

Tawâw Progressive Indigenous Cuisine by Shane M. Chartrand and Jennifer Cockrall-King

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In this book, available through Link+, "Born to Cree parents and raised by a Métis father and Mi’kmaw-Irish mother, Shane M. Chartrand has spent the...Show more In this book, available through Link+, "Born to Cree parents and raised by a Métis father and Mi’kmaw-Irish mother, Shane M. Chartrand has spent the past ten years learning about his history, visiting with other First Nations peoples, gathering and sharing knowledge and stories, and creating dishes that combine his interests and express his personality." Show less

Original Local: Indigenous Foods, Stories, and Recipes from the Upper Midwest by Heid E. Erdrich

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In this book, available through Link+, " Indigenous menus were truly the “original local,” celebrated here in sixty home-tested recipes paired with profiles of tribal activists, food researchers, families, and chefs." In this book, available through Link+, " Indigenous menus were truly the “original local,” celebrated here in sixty home-tested recipes paired with profiles of tribal activists, food researchers, families, and chefs." Show less

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