Complete Guide to Seed and Nut Oils

Bevin Cohen is an author, herbalist, gardener, seed saver, and educator. He is owner of Small House Farm, a sustainable herb farm, and he offers workshops and lectures nationwide on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food. He has published numerous works on these topics, including From Our Seeds & Their Keepers, Saving Our Seeds, Salvando Nuestras Semillas, and The Artisan Herbalist. He serves on the boards of the International Herb Association and the advisory council for the Community Seed Network, a multinational education and networking platform. He lives in Sanford, Michigan.

• PrefaceSection 1: Oil Extraction: A Brief History Section 2: Small Scale Production: A How-To Guide Section 3: Seeds and Nuts: The Oilseed Crops Almond Brassica Flax Grapeseed Hazelnut Hempseed Hickory Nigella Peanut Poppy Pumpkin Safflower Sesame Sunflower Walnut Avocado Coconut OliveSection 4: Additional Seeds and Nuts for Consideration Amaranth Apricot Argan Beechnut Black Currant Borage Brazil Nut Butternut Squash Carrot Cashew Coriander Corn Cottonseed Gourd Grapefruit Jojoba Kenaf Macadamia Mongongo Neem Okra Palm Pine Nut Pistachio Pomegranate Rice Bran Soybean WatermelonSection 5: In Conclusion: Beyond the Press Index About the Author About New Society Publishers

"This beautifully illustrated book gives us the knowledge and inspiration to step off the train of corporate mass production and to explore a world of rich flavors and colorful oils. Cohen encourages readers to embrace a deeper and healthier, slow approach to living."—Anna Mulè, executive director, Slow Food USA"Bevin Cohen takes us on an incredible journey with his easy, authoritative, and nurturing style. This book is a must for anyone interested in food as well as folks interested in self-reliance. Homesteaders, specialty crop farmers, gardeners, chefs, seed-to-table enthusiasts, and curious humans, would all be enriched by a copy of this book held close."—Hank Will, editor at large, Mother Earth News magazine"A must-have for anyone who wants to be self-reliant with their food production, as well as foodies who just love knowing how food is produced."—Deborah Niemann, author, Homegrown and Handmade"Bevin walks you through homemade oil production from seed to press to pantry in this delightfully informative and accessible book."—Elizabeth Hoover, Associate Professor, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, UC Berkeley"I am standing in the front row cheering for this amazing book. Cohen understands the facade of modern agriculture, which is really a crisis of agriculture not yet visible in the grocery. This is a deeply important book, a toolkit, a plea, a template. Add it to your library of books that will save us."—Janisse Ray, author, The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food"Invaluable to anyone wishing to process their own seed and nut oils. It is definitely the most complete guide that I have seen! Bevin's detailed explanations and precise instructions are easy enough for anyone to follow."—Jere Gettle, founder, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company"Homesteaders and producers alike recognize that freshly grown and processed foods, by our own means, have the best flavor and nutritional value. Bevin Cohen unlocks the mysteries of nut oils, one of the last frontiers for DIYers, and empowers the reader with his passion and knowledge to tackle fresh pressed oils."—Julia Shanks, co-author, The Farmers Market Cookbook, author, The Farmer's Office