Spring is here, find out what edible items live &/or grow in your area and get some exercise while saving money by foraging for your food. In the past week I have harvested mussels, clams, crab, seaweed & watercress. What can you find in your area?
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In a few weeks I hope to find some morel mushrooms and asparagus! In early summer, elder flowers. In the fall elderberries, pears, apples, plums, and sun chokes. In the winter, winter mushrooms like oysters and velvet stems.
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I must say that I don't go foraging for food during the hours I am logged onto SparkPeople. Very easy to stay away from the cupboards as I am learning so much on this site!334252