Level 2 – Exploratory Learning (Upper Elementary/Middle School) | Subsistence & Foods | Kinesthetic Learning, Direct Instruction

are still fresh they can be steamed or sautéed like other vegetables. Many people choose to mix it with mild fla- vors to counterbalance the salt. If you want to preserve them for future use, they can be quickly blanched. To blanch, bring a pot of water to Beach asparagus can be picked in early sum- mer before it becomes fibrous and stringy. This is when it is the most tender. The simplest way to eat beach asparagus is fresh off the beach. They can be picked by hand but if you are collecting large quanti- ties for storage, it may be easiest to use a knife or scissors. They tend to be very salty in flavor. Some choose to repeatedly rinse in fresh water to decrease its salinity. Beach asparagus is a wonderful food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. If they Harvesting and Preparation You…