Nikki is a locavore, author and food activist, well known for her passion for the environment and community. Nikki’s enthusiasm for uncultivated food is infectious. Her books are inspiring, informative and easy to read.
“Locaherbivore, foraging fundi, eco-explorer, green goddess Nikki has documented her wildly popular weed walks in a book, illustrated with her own bright and beautiful photographs, packed with recipes and advice. It is a revelation, an education, an adventure, and a delight. I am giving it 5 stars.” ERICA PLATTER
A guide to the most common edible weeds and uncultivated foods found in South Africa. The book is intended to stimulate curiosity and encourage foodies to explore. Wild About Weeds will help you to make the most of the delicious abundance of your area and lighten your load on our planet.
140 pages, 48 common plants (including botanical and venacular names), 150 photographs, 30 recipes
Price R400 plus delivery
This pocket-sized A-Z reference book will love going for walks because free, nutrient-dense food that is helping, rather than harming the planet, will never be out of date. It’s the perfect companion for a beginner forager.
128 pages, 58 common plants, 62 photographs
Price R180 plus delivery
Books are also available at: Dustcovers in Nieu Bethesda; Bokmakiri in Swellendam; Dovehouse Organics in Howick; Woza Moya in Hillcrest; KZNSA Gallery Shop in Durban; The Cavern in Winterton; Three Tree Hill Lodge in Bergville; Sani Lodge Backpackers near Himeville; Oaklands Farm Stay in Van Reenen; Folio Books in Cape Town; The Book Lounge in Cape Town; Happy by Nature Nurseries in Cape Town; Kalk Bay Books; The Stellenbosch Bookshop and The Sustainability Institute in Stellenbosch; Mountain Streams Nursery in Gordon’s Bay; Fogarty’s in Gqeberha; Love Books, Random Harvest Nursery and Jackson’s Real Food in Johannesburg.