Forager to host book launch event

RENOWNED Galloway-based forager and wild food chef Mark Williams is launching his new book next week. 'The Coastal Forager' is Mark's first book which acts as a guide to the edible opportunities of North Atlantic coastlines; covering coastal plants, seaweed, shellfish and more. Mark will officially launch his book at Thomas Tosh in Thornhill next Wednesday. The event will see the wild-food chef give a talk how to safely identify, sustainably harvest and creatively cook and preserve coastal wild foods. He will also have freshly foraged tasters and tipples celebrating the wealth of the region’s shores. The event starts at 7.30 pm, for more information visit www.thomastosh.com.