Fiddleheads!

Spring has officially sprung when Fiddleheads begin to appear in the fresh food markets.  While on the Canadian West Coast, I cannot pass on these delicacies.  Fiddleheads are the curled frond ends of the ostrich fern and have Omega-3 fatty acids and more than twice the antioxidants of blueberries.  Like other greens, they are also rich in iron and essential vitamins.  They need to be cooked well to avoid food-bourne illness, but blanching or sautéing are both good options.