In Person Author Talk: Taku Kondo, Coastal Harvest

Book Larder is excited to welcome Taku Kondo on Tuesday, March 25th for an author talk and book signing to celebrate his debut cookbook, Coastal Harvest : Fish - Forage - Feast! Taku, the former sushi chef behind @OutdoorChefLife, takes readers on an epic adventure of the Pacific Coast's waterways and coastal forests, teaching how to sustainably harvest your own food, master preparation techniques, and make creative dishes. Moderator TBD.

Reservations are non-refundable and can include a signed copy of the $35.00 book. Applicable sales tax and a $0.75 transaction fee are also included.

About the book: 
Whether you want to find your own food or just cook creative recipes, this book will teach you how to catch fish, identify and harvest mushrooms, and make delicious dishes using wild ingredients.

Join adventurer Taku Kondo as he takes you on an exploration of waterways and coastal forests to connect with nature and find ingredients sourced from the great outdoors. Enjoy some of the most popular dishes from Taku’s YouTube channel, Outdoor Chef Life, as well as recipes that he's developed over years of experience. Each recipe has been thoughtfully curated to bring out the best flavors of your harvest. If you’re not catching your own food, follow his expert recommendations on sourcing the freshest and most sustainable seafood. 

Taku provides guidance on the entire catch-to-plate process, giving you the knowledge to catch and prepare your own food, including:

• Basic tools and knowledge for the outdoor chef
• Fishing basics – what species to fish for, plus how and when to fish for them 
• Coastal foraging – the best intertidal edible species to look for
• Mushroom foraging – identifying fungi and how to find them
• 85 incredible recipes with Asian American inspired flavors and more