Oregon Grape Blossoms - Yummy!

Blossoms ready to pick

Oregon Grape BUDs soon to bloom.

Did you know that the yellow blossoms of the Oregon Grape plants are edible?  The freshly picked blossoms have a tangy, slightly tart taste and a crunchy texture. They are delicious by itself or tossed in a fresh vegetable salad.   These blossoms may also be cooked.  You can stir fry the blossoms until the stems are soft or strip them off the stem using only the blossoms.

Although it's a bit late in the season, you might still find some freshly bloomed blossoms in the higher cooler elevations.

The video below is my first attempt at posting a video.  Sorry it is sideways, I could not figure out how to rotate it....I hope it doesn't give you a kinked neck..