Note: this piece first appeared in the April 2006 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
One of my favorite things about spring is that it’s a wonderful time of year to discover some delicious new veggies. Farmer’s markets are reopening or expanding after the winter season, and they’re always a fun place to make new produce discoveries. Even the regular supermarkets will have more fresh and local produce in the coming weeks.
This month, I challenge you to bring home one new-to-you vegetable each time you go to the market. Some of my favorite spring finds from past years are pea shoots (they taste like delicious peas in leaf form), garlic scapes (taste like garlic but look like curly chives), and even good old-fashioned asparagus (which you’ve probably seen but may not have tried). Let me know what new veggie loves you find!
