Spring Greens Recipes - Claytonia and Spinach

It is Spring and the greens are here! Because greens lose their nutritional value so quickly, we focus on same day harvest so you get them at their peak!

Claytonia or miners' lettuce is a small, succulent green that thrives in cool weather. People call it "that plant that looks like lily pads." The succulent leaves add a great texturre and look to salads. Claytonia is mild and can be added to any salad. It can also be added to braising mixes and quick cooked in stir fry , or ued as an elegant edible garnish on soups.

Spinach is a versatile green familiar to most people. Many people eat spinach raw in salad. Great compliments to spinach salads include feta or other softer cheeses and hard cooked eggs.
When spinach is added to a recipe it is called Florentine - tomato soup Florentine for example. Spinach is a great last minute addition to tomato, lentil or clear broth soups. Eggs and spinach is a natural pairing - quiche and other baked egg dishes, and omelets.

Spinach is easy to blanch and freeze for future use. Drop in boiling water. Once the color changes to bright green, remove and plunge into cold water. Chill, drain, squeeze and freeze.