Coastal Harvest: Fish, Forage, Feast

Kondo, a Northern California–based sushi chef and YouTube creator known for his globe-trekking adventures featuring catch-and-cook content, brings his expertise in fishing and foraging to his first cookbook and reference guide. Much like his YouTube channel, the book’s pages are filled with vivid photography that showcases techniques for fishing and cooking in the wild on the Pacific Coast of North America. Readers can feel confident starting their fishing and foraging quests after learning a wealth of information from Kondo, including knife skills, how to clean and store fish, and ways to safely consume raw fish in the wild. Kondo introduces species of fish and shellfish found on the Pacific Coast with facts and a fishing guide, followed by recipes designed to be executed outdoors. While many of the book’s recipes feature raw fish, there are also a number of cooked dishes that translate well to the kitchen or the grill. Vegetarians aren’t left out, with chapters on edible Pacific Coast plants and mushrooms offering unique recipes and foraging advice. The detailed table of contents and index, plus QR codes linking to deeper dives, ensure that readers can easily revisit the vast knowledge that Kondo provides. This book is a natural pick for libraries along the Pacific Coast, but Kondo shares a passion that will also be embraced by landlocked sushi enthusiasts, home cooks, and anglers.