Floridas Food Forest Cookbook – Amanda Pike (1)

Garnish w/ roasted garlic & a drizzle of oil. *Variation: For dinner rolls, purée 1 cup hummus & 2 eggs. Bake 35 min at 350°F. OceanofPDF.com Other Uses Jackfruit wood is ideal for construction & carving; it’s resistant to termites & rot. Ground bark & leaves are used as an antimicrobial face & hand scrub. Latex sap serves as glue.

The heartwood yields a yellow dye. All parts are useful, including rind, peel, & core (pectin). Jam Pectin Chop 3 cups jackfruit rind. Boil in 4 cups water for 1 hr until thickened. Strain & cool. Use 1–2 tbsp pectin in jam. Store in fridge for up to 1 wk. *Optional: Dry at 120°F for 6–8 hrs. Pulverize in blender. Store in airtight container for up to 1 yr. Use 1 tsp in jams. Jackfruit Leaf Plates/ Wrappers Use large/mature leaves (8–12″) for plates or food wrappers.

Rinse, then steam or boil for 1–2 min to soften. Leaves infuse mild, earthy flavor & trace nutrients. Provides a natural, eco-friendly alternative to disposable plates & plastic wraps. Yellow Dye Chip 2–3 lbs deep-colored jackfruit heartwood. Boil in stainless steel pot w/ 4–6 cups water for 2 hrs. Strain. Reduce liquid until thick & black (4 hrs). Add natural cloth to dye. Simmer, pound, & stir cloth in dye for 30 min.

Cool dye, wring fabric, & hang to dry. Glue/ Adhesive Jackfruit sap (latex) is non-toxic & eco-friendly. Polysaccharides give strong binding properties. Collect 1–2 tbsp sap from tree, fruit, or leaves. Use in crafts, wood repairs, or bug traps. Press firmly to bond. Store in airtight container at room temp up to 2 wks. Flute Select 18″ straight jackfruit limb, 1″ in diameter. Hollow center using 3/8″ to 1/2″ drill bit (10–12″ long).

Carve 4–8 finger holes. Shape air hole & mouthpiece. Oil wood w/ non-toxic/food-safe oil (e.g., linseed). Jackfruit wood is ideal for flutes: durable, smooth, & resonant. OceanofPDF.com Katuk Sauropus androgynus Euphorbiaceae Family 9-12/ all yr 9ft*2ft keep 3ft tall 65% sun pH 6-6.5 Protein leaf Edible shoots, fruit, flowers & leaves Katuk leaf contains up to 30% protein.

Thailand & Indonesia varieties have most protein. High concentrations of medicinal alkaloids & secondary metabolites. Ripe for pharmacological patents! Vast health benefits. Increasing demand. Profitable.

Medical Disclaimer: Neither the author nor GPPG is engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the users of the information contained herein, and nothing in this book creates any professional relationship, including, but not limited to, a doctor–patient relationship. The material presented is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a diagnostic tool, prescription manual, or substitute for the advice, diagnosis, or treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare professional before using any remedy (including herbal remedy), supplement, or treatment described in this book.

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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Information available Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Pike, Amanda Alders author Title: Florida’s food forest cookbook : 400 healthy, no-waste recipes for 20 popular perennial plants / Amanda Alders Pike, PhD, ATR-BC. Description: Essex, Connecticut : Pineapple Press, [2026] | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2025030075 (print) | LCCN 2025030076 (ebook) | ISBN 9781683344681 paperback | ISBN 9781683343745 epub Subjects: LCSH: Cooking–Florida | LCGFT: Cookbooks Classification: LCC TX715 .P634 2026 (print) | LCC TX715 (ebook) | DDC 641.59759—dc23/eng/20250707 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2025030075 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2025030076 Printed in India OceanofPDF.com To James and Wesley:You inspire me to do better and try harder every day.

Thank you, my loves. May we be grateful, humble, and devoted to one another. May our sense of purpose inspire contentment, health and a long life. Hara hachi bu. OceanofPDF.com CONTENTS Cover Title Copyright Dedication Contents List of Figures Acknowledgments Contributors From Vision to Table: Grow, Plan, Cook Why Have a Food Forest Cookbook?

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