Gyetk : Coastal Fusion & Ancestral Knowledge from a Ts’msyen Kitchen - Rachel Greening & Spencer Greening

Celebrate the vibrant culinary heritage and sustainable practices of the Ts'msyen people.

Gyetk (gee-yet-k; to feed the people) is your guide to the rich traditions and nutritional wisdom of the Ts'msyen (or Tsimshian), a First Nations group and their linguistic family of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America. With 60 recipes, this beautifully photographed cookbook is infused with stories and historical context, offering you delicious dishes and a deeper understanding of Ts'msyen food systems. These recipes follow seasonal cycles, allowing you to cook in harmony with nature while gaining insight into the cultural and nutritional significance of ingredients. In addition to the recipes, you'll learn how to cook sustainably and practice ethical eating, using all parts of ingredients to reduce food waste. In Gyetk, you'll discover:

• Who are the Ts'msyen and what is their food philosophy?
• An index of traditional foods, including seaweed, salmon, nettles, venison, halibut, clams, cockles, berries, hazelnuts, and much more
• 60 delicious recipes incorporating these traditional foods
• Sidebars on harvesting and fermentation
• Key pantry ingredients
• Superb landscape and food photography

Gyetk recipes reflect the traditional ingredients and cooking methods of the Ts'msyen people, celebrating their connection to the land and sea. Whether you have access to traditional foods or need to substitute more readily available ingredients, this cookbook allows you to enjoy these dishes while honoring their cultural roots. Gain a deeper appreciation for Indigenous food systems and the ethical considerations that accompany them as you create healthy and satisfying meals in Gyetk.