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Other Fireweed Shoot ideas

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• Use fresh shoots in omelets or quiches

• Make a savory fireweed and cheddar scone

• Try fireweed shoots in place of asparagus in any of your favorite recipes: roasted, in salads, or pureed in soup

Read the rest of the story on fireweed.

First published in the Spring 2018 issue of Edible Alaska.

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I’m addicted to fireweed pickles. This is a quick pickle with a vinegar brine, kept purposely simple without a lot of spices to let the subtle fireweed flavor shine. I only make a few jars a year because the harvest window is short, and then I eat them as slowly as I can.

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