Feeling picky? While summer gets a lot of the foraging attention in the Pacific Northwest, winter can be a fruitful time for gathering, too.
Here are a few edible plants that you can still find when the weather is frosty.
Safety note: Never eat a plant you cannot 100% confidently identify. Always bring a guidebook or take a foraging tour with a well-trained guide.
Rose hips | mMost rose hips die in the fall, but the PNW ones hang around a bit longer. They’re high in vitamin C and are excellent ingredients for tea, jellies, and body care products.
Acorns | Yep — these everyday seeds are edible, and can be pretty delicious. After prep work, you can turn them into flour for muffins or grits for a soup.
Yellowfoot chanterelle | While some mushrooms start to retreat in the colder months, these guys love winter. Find them in wet, boggy areas — then fry ‘em up.
