The Curious Forager in Provence: Wild Leeks and Rocket
Ashley Tinker · TasteOne of the wonderful things about living in the countryside in Provence is taking advantage of the free food found all over the landscape. Any amateur forager can benefit without putting their lives at risk! (Although my other half gets quite anxious when I’ve come back with a pile of unidentifiable greens).
…Continue reading here to see the bounty of wild leeks and rocket from the Curious Forager’s outing.
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