Gaultheria shallon or salal berry and the magic of foraging

Gaultheria shallon or salal berry and the magic of foraging

By Jess Carey Salal berries are one of the most common and underappreciated woodland snacks in the North Coast. Blueberry-like in texture and flavor, with a much more sweet and floral taste; you can forget your bland mushy berries in little plastic tubs from the grocery store — these are the real deal. The joy of snacking on berries while on a walk in the woods is monumentally different compared to the soulless beeps of the self-checkout at Safe…