Book extract: The Forager’s Treasury

One of the most important herbs in rongoā

Johanna Knox Allen & Unwin, soft cover, 360 pages, $45

The Forager's Treasury features profiles of many edible plants commonly found in New Zealand, advice on where to find them, harvesting, and how best to use them. There are over 60 delicious food recipes and more than 30 recipes for medicine, natural dyes, perfumes, and skincare.