Black Locust Blossoms

Although they have come and gone,
I must do a post about these little jewels.
Behold a treasure of the natural world:
The black locust blossom.

I didnt even have a clue about these until I came across
them in the book "Forager's Harvest" by Samuel Thayer.

He was writing about his experiences in Michigan,
so I wasnt sure if they were around here. He said that the
prime time for harvesting them is around late may.

Then, as my synchronized experience would have it,
I came across some as I was walking into the Sheep Meadow
in the southern part of Central Park.

There they were...days after I had just learned of their existence.
I picked a few off, and upon nibbling, tasted the sweet little pools
of nectar which was awaiting any hungry bee flying along.

They are just so good. And they are best alone.
But of course, I had to see if I could add them to some dishes.
Easily enough, I did a smoothie and then threw some upon a salad.

One thing I noticed was how much they reminded me of popcorn.
Not the taste, but the feeling. Just popping them in my mouth.
Sure, you could do that with nuts or seeds, but after a while you
are going to have a 2000 calorie brick sitting in your stomach.
You'll start to feel warm, and realize that you made a huge mistake.

But with these? Smooth sailing all the way.
I took them to the theater when we saw
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
and it was perfect. Nice to be able to eating something
super healthy in the theater that still tasted great but was light.

People living in the northern areas of the US still have a shot at these.
Here is the video I made. Enjoy...



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June is here...get out and enjoy.

Anthony