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A Salute to Whole Foods Market
One summer, I took our family of kids to Whole Foods and spent the day there exploring the food world. The produce clerks explained the different types of mushrooms and even gave them a few samples to take home. Baby bananas were a top fascination, and they will never forget the young man, who attempted to open a fresh coconut, and how they giggled as he chased the wild, fuzzy coconut ball around the store. The florist shop opened their eyes to using plants as decoration, and sniffing all the scents of various oils and lotions brought herbs into their life. I will never be able to thank all those Whole Food employees for that wonderful day of learning.
Supermarket Swaps
I know the problem – you can’t find the product you need. I found this swap list and thought this might help you out.
Here are a few Swaps:
dandelion greens ‘ rapini or kale
nettles ‘ spinach
wild blueberries ‘ fresh blueberries
aronia berries ‘ blueberries or frozen blueberries
wild green garlic ‘ chives or green onions
ramps ‘ leeks
fresh wild mushrooms ‘ dried wild mushrooms
birch syrup ‘ grade B maple syrup or molasses
fiddleheads ‘ asparagus
mulberries ‘ blackberries
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