Overview
Embark on an epic adventure up and down the Pacific Coast to sustainably harvest your own food, master preparation techniques, and make creative dishes. Whether you want to find your own food or just cook creative recipes, this book will teach you how to catch fish, identify and harvest mushrooms, and cook delicious dishes using wild ingredients. Join YouTube adventurer Taku Kondo as he takes you on an exploration of waterways and coastal forests to connect with nature and find ingredients sourced from the great outdoors. Enjoy some of the most popular dishes from Taku's YouTube channel, Outdoor Chef Life, as well as recipes that he has developed over years of experience. Each recipe has been thoughtfully curated to bring out the best flavors of your harvest. If you're not catching your own food, follow his expert recommendations on sourcing the freshest and most sustainable seafood. Taku provides guidance on the entire catch-to-plate process, giving you the knowledge to catch and prepare your own food. Includes-Basic tools and knowledge for the outdoor chefFishing basics - what species to fish for, plus how and when to fish for themCoastal foraging - the best intertidal edible species to look forMushroom foraging - identifying fungi and how to find them75 incredible recipes with Asian American inspired flavors and more
Full Product Details
Author: Author Taku Kondo
Publisher: DK
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Dimensions:
Width: 19.40cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9780744094572
ISBN 10: 0744094577
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 25 March 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Much like his YouTube channel, the book’s pages are filled with vivid photography that showcases techniques for fishing and cooking in the wild on the Pacific Coast of North America. Readers can feel confident starting their fishing and foraging quests after learning a wealth of information from Kondo, including knife skills, how to clean and store fish, and ways to safely consume raw fish in the wild."" - Library Journal
Author Information
Taku Kondo is a popular YouTuber who focuses on sustainably harvesting his own ingredients to create masterful dishes. Focusing mainly on fishing and foraging, he creates restaurant-quality meals all in the great outdoors. Taku has over 740k dedicated subscribers on YouTube who love viewing his outdoor adventures. He is in a league of his own when it comes to creating beautifully presented food that he has gathered with his own hands.
