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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
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 Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 2:47:17 PM
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Here in Mid Michigan we lookk forward to Morrel mushrooms and then Fresh asparagus.
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 2:58:01 PM
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Wow, now that sounds good!
My favorite spring treat are what my family calls kale-bugs! They are actually kale buds, but back when my baby brother couldn't say buds it was bugs :).
Anyway, as the kale bolts we pick the tender steams with before the buds burst open sort of like brocoli rabe. We saute them in a little butter, salt, and pepper. Yummy! If spring had a flavor that would be it. Has anyone else discovered 'kale-buds'? I had some mizuna bolting in the garden the other day and I tried the same thing with them and they were just as good! I think I'd better keep experimenting with this.....
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 9:53:27 PM
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Fresh asparagus, morels mushrooms and rhubarb!
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 07:29:52 AM
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i agree asparagus seems to always be first. yum saute with small bit of oil til warm. then butter and course salt. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 07:56:21 AM
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My favorite "spring feast" is wilted dandelion greens, fresh baby creamed peas over new potatoes...this meal always brings back memories of gathering the baby dandelion greens with my mom and the way my daddy was always so pleased with this simple meal.
"God made rainy days so gardeners could get their housework done!" unknown
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 07:59:44 AM
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I love new spring peas and pea vines too...Rhubarb and pencil thin asparagus! Pamila I'll have to try those good sounding dishes, thanks for the ideas =) YUM!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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gr8tfulmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sarah
South Haven
MI
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 4:12:57 PM
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Morels, morels, morels <<as she skips around crazily doing the mushroom dance>> and young, tender asparagus is hard to beat too :)
Farmgirl sister #779
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 5:18:47 PM
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we get strawberries at the end of April and through may. I look forward to those most.
Farmgirl Sister #17
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 6:18:35 PM
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| Usually it would be morels. My husband is leading three forays this spring for morels but I think the nettles will be out first and will try them. Had a taste last year and thought I'd try them this year. JoAnn |
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tawandasister
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Sadiemae
Wolcottville
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 6:59:38 PM
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Morels are like sweet decedant candy in our family  but my own personal favorite would have to be the rubarb coming on!! I just LOVE it!
Blessings, Sadiemae |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 11:15:25 PM
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Nettle Soup and dandelion greens in salads, eggs, etc.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Healer
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
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Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 05:48:53 AM
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I have heard so much about Nettles..I don't think they available here but they sound awesome!!
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 06:39:15 AM
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My ears had a feast this morning as I was leaving for work I heard song birds it was so wonderful...
Delicia |
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