Rendezvous with wild guys. A salad made from maple leaves? A chutney from wild sloe berries? Liqueur from beech leaves? A delicious jelly made from spruce tips? Mother Nature has richly provided for us – join Rudi Beiser on a foraging adventure and discover the treasures in the woods and fields. The flowers, leaves, and fruits of wild trees and shrubs are our primal food – and they offer unparalleled taste experiences. Many of them are also true vitamin bombs and contain substances that have healing effects or effectively protect against diseases. From maple to hawthorn: a portrait of 20 culinary trees and shrubs. Recognize safely, collect correctly, and indulge without restraint: with safety and health checks, nothing can go wrong when foraging and preparing. Simply delicious and healthy: 40 refined recipes invite you to experiment joyfully.