Comments on: Greens of the season: What’s in your yard, what’s in the market — and what’s off-limits

By: mike

mike — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:06:59 +0000

Dandelion leaves while young (before flower) make a nice salad leaf too.

By: Cafe Liz » Golden rice with nettles (or spinach) » the kosher vegetarian Israeli food blog

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:39:50 +0000

[...] For more on foraging: What’s in our backyards, and wild plants in the markets. [...]

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:27:03 +0000

Thanks Yael! I’d love to know what you find at the shop, since I haven’t been there myself.

By: Yael

Yael — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:34:56 +0000

What a great article Liz! I only know how to recognize mallow (which I use a lot) and nettle.WIth the other ones, I am never sure.Thanks for the tip, I will go to Kikar Weizman to see if the greengrocer has those greens.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:11:34 +0000

My pleasure! I bought wild beets in Wadi Nisnas (Haifa) and in Nazareth this year. I’m still trying to find a source closer to home. I heard from a friend that the greengrocer in Weizmann Square, Holon sells wild greens, but I haven’t checked it out yet.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:09:46 +0000

great overview! Where did you find the wild beets for sale? I see some growing around my neighborhood but not enough for me to pick (at the end though, the municipality comes and sprays all the plants). Thanks for the link

By: A-Man

A-Man — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:19:42 +0000

Nice impressions! Thank you for the insight into the botany of your region.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:06:10 +0000

Indeed — I’ve heard dandelion flowers can be used like turmeric, and the roots can be used to make beer … but never tried any of it.

By: Ora

Ora — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:51:03 +0000

There’s also dandelions, which I’ve never tried, but grow everywhere.