After making a series of mountain drawing in San Diego County, I decided to investigate which native plants were edible and which could be incorporated in recipes, using ingredients commercially available to the urban cook. I also hoped to come up with some themed presentations using more traditional ingredients. The result was a beginning for the Wild Mountain Cook Book. After putting together one dinner, with other menus to follow, I decided to expand and also have a Wild Coast Cook Book and a Wild Desert Cook Book, thus covering the very beautiful San Diego area. Many of these plants and recipes are also representative of other parts of Southern California. Enjoy!
Although efforts have been made to use moderate amounts of native and wild commercial ingredients (foraging requires positive identification of species and is not recommended without expert advice), some ingredients may be unfamiliar. Therefore, the following disclaimer is presented.
DISCLAIMER: All blog posts are temporary and subject to change. No health, medicinal or nutritional claims are made. Not responsible for indigestion, allergic reactions or any health problems which may result from the use of these trial recipes or suggestions.
3 comments:
What a clever idea! The recipes are creative, sound yummy and are healthful, too. I look forward to more. The layout is wonderful and easy to peruse.
It looks very promising! It makes so much sense to use local resources in cooking! Bravo for your creativity. The recipes look really attractive, and I am very interested in seeing more. I am impressed. Good luck on this tasty path you are willing to share with everybody,
Michele
I'm so pleased that you've taken this on! As a proponent of the eat-local movement, I have been frustrated by San Diego's lack of a regional cuisine. Sure, we can grow anything here, but should we? Is there some other option that is unique to this region that would take into consideration our climate (and the fact that we import most of our water)? I will be following with much interest!
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