Series Introduction

This blog is part of a series of trial cook books featuring three areas of Southern California, with emphasis on San Diego County; www.wildmountaincookbook.blogspot.com, www.wildcoastcookbook.blogspot.com, and www.wilddesertcookbook.blogspot.com. It is an often revised learning process in preparation for books about the coast, mountains and deserts with their unique edible wild and native plants, as well as an attempt to translate these environments into food presentations. The blog also contains photos, videos, and art work to further illustrate the character of the region.

The native edibles in this blog are all commercially available in health and specialty stores. Foraging requires land ownership. It also requires positive identification of species and is therefore not recommended without expert advice.

Many of these recipes can be made into vegan interpretations by substituting eggs, milk and butter with egg replacer, soy or rice milk and butter substitute. For more information about the health benefits of an alkaline forming diet, please see http://thrivein30.com.

Thanks to all those who have been so helpful in inspiring, developing and contributing to the Wild Desert Cook Book, especially Lynne Fletcher, Rose Tyson and Carmen Rodriguez.

It is hoped you will visit and enjoy the blogs often to see what's new and try some of the recipes. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Pink Cactus-photo

Colorized Ocotillo-photo