Availability: Occasional in Winter and Spring.
Storage tips: Refrigerate in a plastic bag. It should last at up to a week.
How to eat: Claytonia is also known as miners lettuce or winter purslane. The heart shaped leaves are known for their succulent fresh taste and high vitamin C content. The entire plant is edible including the stems and leaves. Use it in a salad or as a bed for fish or meat.
How to preserve: Because this is available in such a limited quantity it is best to just eat it up! Or you could throw it into a mixed greens pesto as another option.