This spring salad is a reprieve from all of the orange-hued stews of winter. It’s bright green and loaded with texture, and is a great home for the glut of snap peas you’re hopefully facing.

Strawberries are hope at the end of the tunnel; their vibrant, juicy body provides a burst of edible sunshine after the dark winter months. If you come across a perfect strawberry - crimson red and dripping with sweetness

When spring in the Pacific Northwest rears its long-awaited head, I race to the fields and farmers’ markets for my favorite weed, stinging nettles.