E. Barrie Kavasch holds many titles as distinguished authority on native plants, fungi, cultures, healing, spirituality, shamanic dream work, storytelling, and cuisines. She is both an Ethnobotanist and a Master Herbalist, a Culinary Historian and an Author, a Botanical Illustrator and a Research Associate. Ms. Kavasch has authored (photographed and/or illustrated) more than 25 popular books for adults and children, for trade as well as the school & library market. She has written many articles, research papers, and contributed to other books. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Sierra, Native Peoples, Bon Appetit, Fine Cooking, Martha Stewart Living and other publications.