Sorrel

 

Availability: Spring

Storage tips: Refrigerate in a plastic bag. It should last up to a week. Be careful not to smash the leaves in the fridge because this will result in loss of quality.

How to eat: Sorrel is a tart herb with a lemony flavor it that is commonly used in salads or soups or in omelets.  Even add it to a stir-fry!  It is entirely edible, so rinse and chop it according to recipe.

How to preserve:  Best= FREEZE:  Freeze whole or chopped leaves in a plastic bag or puree them in a food processor with a little added water and put into ice cube containers to freeze.