April Showers Bring May Flowers...and lettuce, and chives, and asparagus
The growing season is finally here! It may seem early to start picking but there is all sorts of produce available even this early in the year. Many hardy herbs like thyme, chives, and sage will have new green shoots to toss into homemade soups and sauces. Ramps, spring onions, and fiddleheads (the tender early shoots of ferns) are also out right now to enjoy!
When I was a kid I used to pull ramps straight out of the ground, rinse them off in the brook they grew alongside, and enjoy them on the spot...I can still remember how amazing they tasted, fresh and green with a pop of tangy garlickyness. Its been a long time since I sourced a wild ramp but now I can find them in the grocery store!
Not sure what to do with a ramp or fiddlehead when they show up in your local grocery store (other than eat them raw right there in the produce department, who'd blame you)?
Here are a few ideas:
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Mint There are so many different types of mint...from catmint to spearmint to pineapple mint! We usually think of mint as an herb used for sweet foods but its often used in savory meals too. | Borage The beautiful flowers and leaves of the borage plant taste a bit like cucumber and have been a symbol of bravery and courage since ancient times. | SageSage is an herb that is used for cooking, as medicine (a remedy for stomach ache), and for spiritual purposes (some Native Americans burn sage during religious ceremonies) . |
Mint
Borage
Sage
Sage is an herb that is used for cooking, as medicine (a remedy for stomach ache), and for spiritual purposes (some Native Americans burn sage during religious ceremonies) .
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