Just a heads up about Fiddlehead ferns being available in Boston-area stores right now. I found them at Wild Harvest in Medford, but I’m sure they are everywhere for the next week or so. For those who haven’t tried...

do you mean Fiddlehead Ferns? your best bet is the Union Square Greenmarket.

I have a secret spot here in VT where there are hundreds of ostrich ferns, and thereby POUNDS of F-heads available in the spring (checked yesterday...should be able to start harvesting next week!). Here’s my recipe for...

I’d love to forage for fiddleheads and ramps. Anyone know a hot stop for Ostrich Ferns and I’ll harvest for you. 50/50 wink

something as close to you as possible, even if you do have to ship. Addendum: I just did a quick Google search for "fiddlehead ferns sale" and found this from last year: http://freshfiddleheads.blogspot.com/2008/04/...

last year. But this time there was a strong message of warning: to get rid of a toxin in fiddleheads the FDA urges ten minutes of boiling, preferably with several changes of water, before sauteing these ferns or preparing them in...

not to overharvest — wait until they’re established, which can take a couple of years, and then take no more than half the ramps and no more than half the fiddleheads from a single fern each year. Don’t harvest...

For anyone who is interested, the Asian produce stand at the Ardmore Farmer’s Market (right next to Trader Joe’s) had Fiddlehead Ferns this afternoon. I am no expert (since I have never actually been able to get my...

I need to go into my backyard woods and check. You want ostrich ferns, which are evidently pretty distinctive-looking. The fiddlehead should not be the bare green item you see in the store but have a brown husk peeling away from...

of the ostrich fern from which it was cut and possibly by climactic conditions. (Don’t quote me on this, though.) The fiddleheads on the ostrich ferns in my garden were very small and it’s amazing how fast the plants...

Anybody know of a produce place or gourmet store that sells these? They’d be an East Coast import, probably from Canada, delicious little ferns. Had them in Vancouver and it was love. Only this time of year, I think. Please...

to dinner early, stop in at Mendokers Bakery across the street and tracks from Fiddleheads and enjoys some great sweets.

Has anyone picked fiddleheads from their own backyard? Forraging stories welcome too. I’m pretty sure I’ve identified our ferns as Ostrich ferns (emerging from a black stump in groups). Most improtantly, does anyone...

Also, remove any slimy or papery brown bits and be sure to cook them for about 8 to 10 minutes before eating because of potential mildly toxic bacteria. Wikipedia has some good information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

I was intrigued by the posts about fiddlehead ferns a few weeks ago. When I saw some at Whole Foods I pounced and bought a small amount. I washed them thoroughly and steamed them gently for 4 minutes. I tasted one. It tasted...