Mallory O’Donnell

Teaches at Cook Space

Mallory O’Donnell is a wild food gatherer, grower, cook and writer focused on the ethical and sustainable use of indigenous edible and medicinal plants and invasive wild edibles. As general manager of a small landscaping company, Mallory spends a great deal of time working with edible weeds and introduced plants, as well as ornamental plants with potential food use. Mallory is currently working on a book of wild food cucina povera–featuring traditional working-class ethnic dishes from around the world, as well as ancient preservation methods. Recipes, articles and selections from this ongoing work are published in blog form