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Native Harvests compiles a diverse collection of recipes drawn from Native American culinary traditions. Each dish is accompanied by detailed descriptions of the wild plants used, explaining how to harvest them responsibly and integrate them into everyday cooking. The book also touches on the cultural significance of these foods, exploring their roles in religion and medicine within Native communities.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: E. Barrie Kavasch
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