David Buchanan is an explorer, but instead of searching for forgotten lands, Buchanan's aim is to re-discover forgotten foods. Buchanan is a Maine-based plant collector, food educator and writer, who grows and cultivates a nursery of lesser known crops. His new book, Taste, Memory: Forgotten Foods, Lost Flavors, and Why They Matter, draws attention to the rich regional diversity of plants overlooked by the mainstream food industry. Buchanan spoke with MPBN News' Tom Porter.

David Buchanan's book, Taste, Memory: Forgotten Foods, Lost Flavors, and Why They Matter came out earlier this month.

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Photo by Tom Porter.