Spring Vegetable
The French chefs love these, with their honeycomb appearance. But do not eat these raw. They can be dried out and reconstituted
Morel Mushrooms
This fruit is popular in Mexican, Vietnamese, Indian and Thai dishes, It is spring, so think green
Lime
Purple and fragrant, not so commonly used in foods, but has recently become popular when added to teas, cheeses and dressing.
Lavender
Spring Veg: A Mediterranean food high in antioxidants, but you better eat it before the flowers bloom
Artichoke
Though these arrive early in the spring, you may wait 2-3 years to get them out of your garden. However, they have great posture.
Asparagus
This is really a vegetable, but in 1947, a New York court classified it as a fruit as it is used like a fruit. It makes one of the earliest appearances in the spring harvest.
Rhubarb
Loved by the Egyptians and Greeks, it was the Romans who spread it around Europe. A sun-loving sprig whose “h” is silent.
Thyme
Spring Fruit: Rich source of phytochemicals in this juicy, sweet stone fruit from Asia. Great in smoothies too.
Mango
A veggie known to be powerful and ironclad, do you like your dishes “Florentine” ?
Spinach
An American favorite, it originated in France. Very nutritious and such a pretty red.
Strawberries
So soft and delicate, often added to yogurt or sauces, especially for veggies and fish.
Dill
Spring Flavors- A small root veggie often added to salads. And this was what Peter Rabbit was eating in Mr. McGregor’s garden, not carrots
Radishes
These are often red, but if they hail from Maine, they can be white. In either case, they are not old
New potatoes
Cultivated in Persia since antiquity, this fruit is traditionally eaten as a dry fruit. Or nectar anyone?
Apricots
This herb can be an anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and an anti-viral. Wow, and it makes an amazing pesto.
Basil
This veggie is aquatic in nature, grows quickly and a Vitamin K star.
Watercress
A round, seeded fruit with pretty green flesh or is it a list of chores for the husband.
Honeydew
This herb is great with fruits, peas, green beans, carrots, or cauliflower and on salads. Also keeps the ants and moths out of your garden. So refreshing.
Mint