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Species Name
Spring Greens
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Latin Name
Claytonia perfoliata
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Origin
Northern California to Washington
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Harvest Method
Foraged
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Range & Habitat
Western United States
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Delicate, Mild, Green
The Fiddleheads of North America are the unfurled frons of the Ostrich and Lady Fern. They can be harvested for a few short weeks in the early spring. They possess a beautiful, light, "Green" flavor that is most closely resembled by an Asparagus/Artichoke melding. They can also have similar attributes of very light Green Beans. Working with Fiddleheads is a joy in itself. Poach, Saute, Grill, Broil, Pickle
Complex, Delicate, Rich
Morel is the Fine Dining Mushroom. What else can be said? Rich, Earthy, Spectacular! This is the highest sought mushroom in culinary. Morels have a wonderful "Sponge" texture that absorbs flavors and redistributes them as Morel-ified greatness. Roast, Puree, Saute, Raw.
Silky, "Green" Flavor
The Nettle can be added to soups, "sets", sauces, and salads. The Nettle leaves must be soaked in water or cooked to remove the "stinging" aspect of the plant. The Stinging Nettle have small hollow hairs that act as hypodermic needles that inject histamine. Blanch, Soak, Puree, Stew.