Wildpflanzen im Alltag

Kruut takes us into the lively, everyday and aesthetic world of wild plants. No matter whether you live in the country or in the big city.

For thousands of years, wild plants have been our everyday companions: food, clothing, tools and medicine all at the same time. Together we can dust off this knowledge and integrate it back into modern life.

• 32 simple recipes & recipes made from wild plants
• 54 impulses for living close to nature in everyday life
• 8 annual festivals in detailed description
• 10 phenological seasons and reliable plant identification

Annika Krause and Thorben Stieler, the two founders of Kruut, show in this book that tried and tested knowledge does not have to be outdated. Delicious, quick dishes made from buds, leaves and roots as well as strengthening, ancient recipes and grounding rituals in the rhythm of nature await you. This is modern wild herb culture – this is Kruut. At the same time, you will learn all the important basics about collecting local nutrient packages. Welcome to the world of wild plants!

• The guide for proven wild herb knowledge, powerful recipes and rituals in the rhythm of the seasons. Published by Kosmos Verlag.
• 54 impulses for a life close to nature in everyday life. Detailed plant portraits, delicious dishes and powerful recipes are discussed on 200 pages.
• Wild herb knowledge suitable for everyday use. The book shows how we can integrate proven knowledge back into our modern everyday lives.
• Colorful and effective recipes. From an anti-cold elixir to the natural headache tablet, the grounding incense bundle to the regional “pineapple herb cake”.

Wild plants year. Together we want to explore the entire incredible spectrum: from bright yellow dyeing with goldenrod to a throat elixir against nasty cold viruses to flower distillate from the cooking pot. Recipes that accompany us in everyday life and bring fun.

The Kruut Mission: For wild fields, instead of monocultures. For gardens full of wild plants, instead of standardized lawns. For local superfoods, instead of goji berries from overseas. For a step back to powerful nature and the knowledge of how to use it. 

FAQ

Did you (Anna Krause & Thorben Stieler) write the book?

Yes, this book is 100% our work. We put all our knowledge and a lot of love into this book. For a year we researched, wrote, tested recipes and looked through old books. This guide was created full of knowledge from nature on our doorstep.

What is this book about?

This book wants to be your sparring partner when discovering wild nature. You can read through everything at your own pace, imitate it or just let it work. Because that's exactly what this time is all about: Find your rhythm, discover new entrances to the wilderness, draw strength from the flora and fauna. There is no right or wrong. Because you yourself are nature.

"Together we ground ourselves, create places of power and rediscover the nature around us. Kruut stands for a lifestyle in harmony with nature. Diverse, tasty and easy." Annika Krause, herbalist & founder of kruut