Turtle Island : foods and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America / Sean Sherman ; with Kate Nelson and Kristin Donnelly ; photographs by David Alvarado, with Jaida Grey Eagle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sherman, Sean, 1974- author.

Nelson, Kate (Journalist), author.

Donnelly, Kristin, author.

Contributor:

Alvarado, David, photographer.

Grey Eagle, Jaida, photographer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indigenous peoples--Food--North America.

Indigenous peoples.

Cooking--North America.

Cooking.

Genre:

cookbooks.

Cookbooks.

Physical Description:

415 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

illustrations.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Clarkson Potter, [2025]

Summary:

"Discover the multifaceted story of the foods that have linked the environment, traditions, and legacy of Native American tribes for millenia through over 150 ancestral and modern Indigenous recipes from three-time James Beard Award-winning Sioux chef Sean Sherman. Sean Sherman, Oglala Lakota, is a leading figure in the Indigenous food movement--serving as the go-to source for stories on Indigenous food, Indigenous food issues, and recipes. In Turtle Island, he explores the diverse Native foodways of this continent, spotlighting the foods that have nourished, both physically and spiritually, the North American peoples for generations. Organized by regions, this book highlights the unique culinary traditions of Turtle Island--the name for this land across multiple Indigenous cultures--that are as varied and rich as the landscapes from which they arise. Learn to eat with the seasons, consume meat and fish nose-to-tail, focus on plant-forward dishes, and discover how to better feed yourself. These are truly delicious recipes to put today's nutrition-packed Indigenous pantry on your table, including: Wild-Rice Crusted Walleye Cakes, Squash and Pepita Tartlets, Wild Turkey and Mushroom Stew with Sassafras and Pine Broth, Cedar Maple Baked Beans, Summer Succotash, Dried Venison and Corn Salad, Great Lakes Granola, and much more. Alongside the recipes, you'll meet inspiring Indigenous chefs and community leaders who are contributing to the revival of Indigenous food systems. Turtle Island features rich narrative essays that spotlight the people producing, gathering, and cooking these foods today, including remarkable stories of ingenuity and adaptation that capture the resilience of tribal communities. Turtle Island exemplifies how Native foodways can teach us all how to connect with the natural world around us, to embrace our differences, and to strive for a world that centers humanity and respect"-- Provided by publisher.

This book presents the history, traditions, and contemporary revival of Indigenous foodways across North America, offering more than 150 ancestral and modern recipes organized by region. Chef Sean Sherman highlights the environmental, cultural, and spiritual foundations of Native cuisines while showcasing seasonal practices, sustainable sourcing, and plant-forward cooking. Through essays and profiles of Indigenous chefs and community leaders, the book illustrates the resilience of tribal food systems and their relevance for modern, respectful, and nature-connected eating.

Contents:

Introduction

The Indigenous Pantry

Great Plains: The Wild Food of The Prairie

Great Lakes: Where Food Grows on Water

Eastern Woodlands: The People of The First Light

Southeastern Woodlands: and the Bayou

Indian Territory: Oklahoma

Desert Lands: Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico

Mesoamerican Highlands and Pacific Coast: Central Mexico

Mesoamerican Rainforest and Gulf Coast: Southern Mexico

Pacific Coast: California and Baja California

The Cold Desert: The Great Basin and the Columbia Plateau

Northwest Coast: Where the Verdant Forest Meets the Sea

Northern Forests: Alaska and Canadian Subarctic

Ice and Tundra: Northern Alaska and the Canadian Arctic.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

HSP copy: Indian Rights Association Complementary Collection

Other Format:

Online version Sherman, Sean Turtle island

ISBN:

9780593579237

0593579232

OCLC:

1500017209

Publisher Number:

90103140404