Westport’s bounty: fall foraging feast
As the leaves begin to turn various shades of red, yellow and orange, local trees and plants produce edible fruits. From berries to nuts to mushrooms, our local habitat abounds with tasty morsels.
DISCLAIMER: Be absolutely sure you can positively identify anything before you eat it.
The Kousa dogwood trees are often planted as ornamental; however, their brightly colored, highly abundant fruits are edible. They taste like a guava smoothie, with a soft and somewhat stringy texture. They are ready to harvest when the bright red fruits first begin to dot the ground beneath the tree. Pick fruits that are soft, dark red and can easily be pulled away from the stem. Then squeeze the pulp into your mouth, and spit out the seeds. You can also make the berries into a tasty jam.
About the Contributor
Lucy Dockter ’23, Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Lucy Dockter ’23 spends time playing the cello, flying planes and managing her staff in Inklings. Dockter first gained interest in journalism...
