*TODAY’S LESSON: The Wonderful World of Artichokes** Artichokes are one of the most forbidding looking of the vegetable family with thistle thorns protecting its sweet inner heart. The flavor is naturally rich and sweet… Artichokes: The Prize Under the Thistles
THE FIRST ASPARAGUS OF THE YEAR TODAY’S LESSON: Asparagus is one of the first vegetable crops to stick its head out of the cold winter ground and be swept off to market. The asparagus crop we enjoy… Asparagus Is the Perfect Spring Risotto
TODAY’S LESSON: The warm spring days and cool, foggy nights are the perfect weather to bring the artichoke crop to its harvest. What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with an easy… Artichokes The Crown of Spring
In 2017, the United States Forest Service spent close to $2.5 billion fighting and containing wildfires. It was the most expensive year on record. Governors in Montana, Oregon, and California declared states of emergency. Blazes… Last year’s devastating wildfires left behind an unexpected bounty: morel mushrooms
TODAY’S LESSON: Rhubarb loves the cool spring growing season that develops the stalks slowly and full of flavor. Today we will unlock the secrets to a perfect rhubarb pie. WHERE DOES RHUBARB COME FROM? The… Spring Rhubarb is here!
FIDDLEHEAD FERNS ARE THE FIRST TASTE OF THE WILD SPRING – These were photographed by a freshwater spring in Northern Arkansas earlier this week. TODAY’S LESSON: The cool spring weather slowly brings to life… Spring Fiddle Head Ferns have risen!
AMAZING VERSATILITY OF LAMB Lamb is the best looking domesticated animal on the range, friendlier than a steer and without the tough guy pig attitude. Although lamb doesn’t look like a cow or a pig… Amazing Versitility of Lamb – Cut Comparison Chart
Morel Mushroom & Wild Ramp Blini Makes 4 servings 4 Rye Blini, cooked recipe follows 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed as necessary 16 small ramps, pull off… Morel Mushroom & Wild Ramp Blini
First morels we have found in 2018! While following a baby beaver we came across a bed of these wonderful mushrooms under this tree!! SETTING THE FLAVOR OF MORELS FREE TODAY’S LESSON:… First Morels of the Season Today – Mark Twain National Forest
