A long cold winter and a very wet spring make for reluctant wild plants. They, as am I, are not sure this warmish sunny day is a true call to sprout their little leaves and flowers. Last year at this time, we were harvesting our first greens – devil’s club buds, fireweed shoots, and spruce tips. The only brave plants of that trio this year are the beginnings of fireweed shoots. Fingers drumming…

What is a baker and forager to do? As I bide my time for the plants to wake up, I dig into my pantry for inspiration. Simulating the colors of my hopeful mood, I pulled out some bright purple ube and some intense matcha powders. I marbled the two hued sugar cookie doughs together to make a vibrant confection with the bold flavor of matcha.

Jack thought the look of this cookie was a bit monster-ish. What do you think?

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