"... a ramble through New Zealand bush and seashore advising us on what can and ... can't be eaten of the abundant plant, animals and shellfish which occur naturally in the New Zealand environment. As well as describing and illustrating the various items of wild fare Sheila Natusch gives details of their culinary use and preparation, exploiting her own experience as an ardent student of natural history and her enthusiasm for trying out the recipes of the Maori and early explorers ..." -- Back cover.