small yellow globes of
flower buds will be covered
with snow tomorrow

4 servings
2 c wild rice, cooked with a pinch of sea salt; 1 lb pinto beans, soaked overnight in 2 inches water+1 t sea salt+pinch soda, simmered until tender; 1/4 c maple syrup, 1/4 c spring herbs
cook down beans and syrup, allowing a bottom crust to form; serve with rice, top with herbs