Foraging for fiddleheads is a rite of Spring for many Aroostook County hunter/gatherers. The tightly wound beginnings of a fern are nutritious delicacies now served with pomp and flair at the best restaurants in Portland. They do not need vinegar but many dress them up like pickles. They do not need butter but many aficionados insist on a pat to churn out their earthy earthiness. Olive oil, merlot, or some balsamic potion would not unwind their spiral personality.
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Miss the fresh ones. We order the canned and they are doled out on occasion. We always have them at Christmas. :)
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