Mountaineers Books Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide
Written by expert forager and guide Jennifer Hahn, Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide introduces both novice and experienced foragers to the Pacific Coast's diverse edible species.
- Featured food listings include common names, taxonomy, primary location, description, harvesting details and culinary tips for transition from the wild to the kitchen table
- Selected listings call out notable nutrition and wellness benefits, along with contemporary research on conservation status
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Recognizing your local edible berries, flowers, greens, roots, tree parts, mushrooms, seaweeds, beach vegetables and shellfish is a passport to a comforting sense of place. Expert forager and guide Jennifer Hahn shares immersive descriptions of her foraging adventures as well as full-color photos to make identifying these species easy and enjoyable.
This coastal foraging guide highlights authentic Indigenous harvesting practices, including profiles of Indigenous leaders in the traditional foods movement. Hahn emphasizes a sustainable approach to foraging, reminding readers what other beings also depend on these plants and animals as food and shelter sources.
Pacific Harvest includes dozens of recipes featuring foraged foods, ranging from no-fuss delights like Salal Berry Scones and Kelp-Wrapped Salmon to comfort foods like Fiddlehead Quiche and Horse Clam Stir-Fry.
| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 6 inches |
| Author(s) | Jennifer Hahn |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781680516685 |
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Copyright Year | 2025 |
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A beautiful guide to the PNW
The author has poured so much knowledge and passion into this book, and it really shows. It’s not just a guide to foraging—it’s an invitation to slow down, explore, and appreciate the incredible food that grows all around us. The photography is gorgeous, the tips are super practical, and the whole book just makes you want to get outside and start looking at the landscape differently. Whether you’re an experienced forager or just curious, this is one you’ll want on your shelf.