Author Archives: Stephanie Reighart

Eat It! York County: Daylilies

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

All parts of the daylily are edible. Flowers, buds, tubers (daylilies do not have true bulbs — it looks more like a tiny potato) and stalks. The buds are the most popular part of the plant to eat. They have … Continue reading →

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Eat It! York County: Mulberries

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

We are on the precipice of berry season. The raspberries have bloomed and the berries are growing in the buds. The blueberries are on the bush, but still green. The strawberries are out in force, but if you’ve had my … Continue reading →

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Eat It! York County: Squirrel with chimichurri sauce

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

This post is dedicated to Bruce Thiel. So far this series has focused on the gathering side of food foraging, but now it’s time to cross the aisle and head over to hunting. And one of the most abundant mammals … Continue reading →

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Eat It! York County: Ground Elder

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

Native to Eurasia, ground elder has been introduced around the world as an ornamental ground cover — I have some in my backyard and I don’t know how it got there. A member of the carrot family, it is usually … Continue reading →

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Eat It! York County: Nettles

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

Hiking through a swath of state-owned land last summer just north of State College, I was day-dreaming about the juicy, ripe blueberries I had found along the trail the day before. Blueberries love the sun and disturbed soil of pipeline … Continue reading →

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Eat It! York County: Garlic Mustard

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

Garlic mustard is native to Europe, parts of Asia and Africa, and is an invasive plant in the US. The York County Park system is home to thousands of garlic mustard plants, so they’re easy to find, and no one … Continue reading →

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Eat It! York County: Ramps

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, is a type of onion that is a source of spiciness all year round. Broad, smooth, light green leaves, often with deep purple or burgundy tints on the lower stems begin arriving in small … Continue reading →

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Eat it! York County: Dandelions

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

Dandelion roots can be harvested during any frost-free period of the year and eaten raw, steamed, or even dried, roasted and ground into a coffee substitute. Week two of my adventure in finding the edible wilds of York County has … Continue reading →

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Eat it! York County: Red buds

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

The red buds are blooming soft and pink all over the county. I’ve seen them at Rocky Ridge County Park, on the west side of Reservoir Park and downtown in the yard of St. Mary’s Church at the corner of … Continue reading →

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I’m a big kid now!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

I bought my first Roth I.R.A. this week. As a proud 20-something who just got my first adult job a matter of months ago (thanks, boss!), I am already thinking about retirement. I took a personal finance class the spring … Continue reading →

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