Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food for free
Surviving on food you can find growing wild isn't
easy; it takes considerable expertise. But you can do
it in a small way. You'll be familiar with blueberries,
raspberries, blackberries, and wild strawberries, but
you won't have seen many white berries in a store,
because they're almost all poisonous, so avoid them.
Mushrooms too can be deceptive, so don't touch
them, or learn from an expert. While hunting isn't an
option for most of us, fishing certainly is. Fresh trout
baked in your campfire embers tastes divine, and
wild thyme, garlic, or wood sorrel add wonderful
flavors. But consider these points:
• Only eat what you can identify for sure.
• Think about habitats. Field mushrooms grow in
fields, so mushrooms that look like field mushrooms,
but are growing in woods could be Death Caps.
• There may be local rules or permit requirements
for hunting and fishing, so check first.
• Mint tea made from fresh mint leaves is the best
there is. But as a general rule, don't pick more than
you need. The plant needs to survive too.
Pack a fishing rod and you
may be lucky enough to
catch your own supper
