I was first introduced to the garlic scape by former Washington Post food writer Kim O’Donnel back in 2006. These beauties, resembling scallions or young onions, are a cousin of these veggies, but unique and interesting on its own. Curlycued, verdant green, and pleasantly pungent — they are in season at the farmers market now.

This time of year, the farmers market produce selection is a little sparse, you have your leafy greens (like nettles), asparagus, early strawberries, and lovely red radishes. I think, perhaps, radishes are looked over or seen as an occasional addition to salads. But really, there’s nothing better than fresh radishes in the spring.

It’s finally properly farmers market season again, which makes any food lover happy – the first produce of spring show up as asparagus, spring onions, radishes, and various leafy greens. For those who show up early at the market, strawberries can often be found. But what about nettles?