Inside the Secret
World of Fiddleheads
Walking through a moonlit forest alone, a
small rustling in the bush is heard then another then another. Don’t worry it’s
not an axe wielding maniac or monster from the lake,
it’s just fiddleheads popping out of the ground.
If you thought flowers in bloom was a sign of
spring, think again! Fiddleheads are
the delicious & nutritious official start of spring. The fresher than fresh
green will be available for a very short time and like proverbial hero, they disappear into the sunset. Norcliff
Fiddleheads have no cides, no herbicides, fungicides or pesticides.
Why should you eat this powerhouse of a
vegetable? Fiddleheads maybe small but are bursting
with antioxidants and if eaten generously will
help prevent free radicals & slow signs of aging. Want a non-marine source
of omega 3 & 6 with no fishy taste, then this vegetable is for you.
More reasons to eat fiddleheads:
·
Vitamin C
·
Beta Carotene slows down the progression of cataracts, macular
degeneration, sunburn, and asthma
·
Lutein helps protect eyes against ultra violet light
·
Violaxanthin which is an anti-inflammatory
·
3 to
4 times higher phenolic compound than spinach (don’t
tell Popeye)
Once
picked NorCliff Farms Inc. ensures that the cleaning process is performed with
care and precision. We encourage consumers to wash all produce prior to
preparation. It is recommended to boil fiddleheads (approximately 10-12
minutes, until tender) before consuming, add butter or olive oil salt garlic or
your favorite dressing. When looking at fiddleheads
the question that pops into your mind would be,
“What can I make with them?” An easy answer, “Add them in place of broccoli or asparagus.”
What are
you waiting for, head to your local grocer before their all gone!
For
recipes log onto: www.norcliff.com