California Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Evergreen Huckleberries to Wild Ginger

by Judith Larner Lowry

“This book is an excellent deep dive into California’s wild edibles, revealing a real affection for and intimate familiarity with our state’s flora.” —Iso Rabins, founder of ForageSF

California offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Judith Larner Lowry as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in California Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in the Golden State.

Page Count 344 pages

Publisher Timber Press

ISBN-13 9781604694208

How to Construct 8- & 10-Frame Hives; Top Bar, Nuc & Demo Hives; Feeders, Swarm Catchers & More

Save time and money by building your own beekeeping equipment. Learn to craft equipment that is tailored to your particular climate and setup. Full of insightful tips and covering a variety of hive types, Pisano includes all the basic infrastructure you need to keep your bees happy and active — and your pantry full of honey.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Beer at Home

Get brewing! This foolproof beginner’s guide to brewing great beer at home includes everything you need to know to make your very first batch. With step-by-step instructions, insightful advice, and simple recipes for a variety of beer styles, you’ll be proudly sipping your own homemade beer in no time. This revised edition covers additional techniques and equipment, as well as new varieties of hops and other ingredients. Ground yourself in the basics of homebrewing and experiment with new tastes and combinations. It’s fun, easy, and oh-so-rewarding!

How to Find, Adapt & Build Homebrewing Equipment

Gear up with the right equipment and take the hassle out of homebrewing. Karl E. Lutzen and Mark Stevens guide you through the best tools for all your brewing needs, from DIY homemade versions of commercial brewery equipment to simple devices that make brewing easier and safer. Learn which gadgets and gizmos work best for measuring, mashing, bottling, kegging, and more. With the proper tools close at hand you’ll save both time and money, leaving you free to focus on enjoying your homebrewed beers.

The Basics of Homebrewing Chemistry

Understand the science that goes into making your favorite beverage. This crash course in brewing chemistry makes it easy for every homebrewer to make better beer. Using simple language and helpful diagrams, Lee W. Janson guides you through every chemical reaction in the brewing process and explains how you can avoid potential problems. Steer away from common mistakes in taste, fermentation, and alcohol content, and use your newfound knowledge to successfully brew your most delicious beer yet.

• Pages: 128
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780882669403

Bourbon Cinnamon Assam Elephant Friendly ™ Black Tea by Inspired Leaf Teas is a delicious and refreshing blend of smooth bourbon, hints of cinnamon, and creamy, naturally sweet, malty Assam whole-leaf black tea. Sip slowly and tell tall tales with this certified Elephant Friendly™ tea.

Ingredients: Assam whole-leaf black tea, Cinnamon, Bourbon

Certified Elephant Friendly ™ teas are sourced from tea plantations that meet high standards for the protection of elephants and their habitat.

Package: 4oz Loose Tin

A hand-crafted Biodynamic Blackberry Vinegar made from the juice (must) of Marionberry and Chester Blackberry crops on the Hoskins Berry Farm. This incredible vinegar is alive and raw with a fruity, zesty base that lasts on the palate. Add it to your favorite BBQ sauce or Salad dressing recipe and Enjoy! The berries are fermented to alcohol using a traditional method that captures the "native wild yeast" found naturally on the skins and stems of fruit growing in the Benton County region of Oregon. The alcohol is converted to acetic acid ( vinegar) using a "mother" of vinegar (scoby) native to Hoskins Berry Farm's fruit. The vinegar is then aged in oak barrels.

The Hoskins Berry Farm is certified as Demeter Biodynamic® and Organic.

Biodynamics is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food, and nutrition.

Hummingbird Blackberry Honey adds a pleasant sweetness to tea, does not overpower as a sweetener in baked goods, and is an excellent choice for all-purpose use. Blackberry plants thrive in the wet conditions of the Pacific Northwest, and their delicate white blossoms provide an abundant source of nourishment for the honeybee in late spring. Honey will naturally crystallize over time but not diminish the quality or flavor, you may heat gently in a warm water bath to liquefy. Unfiltered and raw (not heated over 115°F) Hummingbird Blackberry Honey still contains traces of pollen and propolis, and has no additives.

Ingredients: Raw, Unfiltered Honey

Allergens: None

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place 

16 oz

Our Vanilla Rose White Monkey Whole Leaf Green Tea is the perfect tea for sitting back and taking a moment for yourself. The tea leaves are organically grown and handpicked. The dried leaves are said to look like the paw of the white-haired monkey, which is where it gets its name Bai Mao Hou, or White Monkey. Our blend starts with this amazing green tea, then we add organic rose petals, and, vanilla. It’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Ingredients: Organic Bai Mao Hou green tea, organic rose petals, natural flavor.

Inspiration #16: “Love is the most precious gift to give and to receive.” Cindi

Available in a tin with 12 pyramid tea bags, pyramid tea bags are made with a plant-based fiber material and contain no plastic.

Inspired Leaf Teas, Cinnamon Orange Chai - Loose Tea is a Whole-leaf Assam black tea, blending cinnamon and Masala Chai spices kissed with sweet orange. Inspired Leaf Teas source fresh, whole organic spices and grind them in-house to create this spicy chai blend. 

Inspiration #4 "Inspiration from a Sunriver Sunrise, can lead to adventure and lifelong memories." Cindi

Ingredients: Organic Assam black tea, organic cinnamon, organic orange peel, organic green cardamom pods, organic whole cloves, organic peppercorns, organic ginger, natural flavor.

Caffeine level: Medium

Inspired Leaf Teas, Cinnamon Orange Chai comes in a tin with 4 oz of loose tea.

Ranger Chocolate Co. reinvents a classic, the Milk Chocolate Bar. At 51% cacao and with a nod to nostalgic memories and taste, we hope you’ll enjoy this chocolate as much as we do.

Tasting notes: malt, vanilla and childhood

Ingredients organic cacao, milk, organic sugar, cacao butter, vanilla bean, sea salt

Contains: Milk

Manufactured in a facility that uses gluten, milk, egg, tree nut, and sesame ingredients.

Storage: Shelf-stable

Shelf life: 12–24 months

Weight: 2.25 oz

Spice up your seafood dishes with Jacobsen Salt Co.'s Seafood Seasoning Salt. This fine sea salt is expertly blended with a medley of herbs and spices, adding just the right amount of heat to your favorite fish, crab, shrimp, crawfish, or soup recipes. 

Elevate your cooking with Jacobsen Salt Co. Seafood Seasoning a bold, flavorful seasoning that brings the perfect kick to your seafood creations.

Ingredients: Sea Salt, Celery Seed, Paprika, Black Pepper, Ground Mustard, Bay Leaves, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Mace, Allspice

Allergens: None

Net Weight: 2.64oz

Best before 3 years

Made in the United States of America

Hummingbird ALMOND BUTTER is made in small batches to ensure freshness, the almonds are roasted before grinding into a smooth and delicious nut butter. This almond butter is mildly sweet with a pleasant toasted quality. ALMOND BUTTER is an excellent alternative to peanut butter in recipes. Delicious with chocolate, celery, crackers, toast, in smoothies, or sweet or savory sauces and gravies. Almonds are considered an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber, and a good source of riboflavin, phosphorus, and copper. It’s high in monounsaturated fats, calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese, and provides dietary protein.

Ingredients: Organic Almonds

Allergens: Almonds 

16 oz

For over twenty years Hummingbird's primary resource for almonds were two small Organic almond farmers in California. Since 2013 Hummingbird has expanded their organic almond resources to include more California Organic almond growers in support of California Organic almond farmers!

Bend Sauce Handcrafted Chipotle Sauce is a delicious and versatile hot sauce made with all-natural ingredients. The sauce has a medium heat level, with a smoky, earthy flavor and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for adding a little heat and authentic Chipotle flavor to your favorite foods. 

Bend Sauce Handcrafted Chipotle Sauce is made by The Bend Sauce Company a small-batch hot sauce company located in Bend, Oregon. It is a shelf-stable sauce handmade with all-natural and organic ingredients. The pulp and seeds are removed to make a thick, rich, smooth sauce that goes with anything and doesn’t overpower. It is a great addition to any meal and can be used on eggs, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, burgers, hot dogs, and more. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce. 

Ingredients:

• Organic Smoked Chipotle Peppers
• Agave Nectar
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Garlic
• Water
• Onion
• Spices

Bend Sauce is made with all-natural ingredients and is free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. Certified organic by Oregon Tilth, gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO.

Try Bend Sauce Handcrafted Chipolte Sauce today and experience the difference!

*The Bend Sauce Company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. They source their ingredients from local farms and businesses whenever possible. They also donate a portion of their profits to local charities.