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Mâche Notes 2004
We are pleased to reprint some of the unsolicited testimonials and letters of encouragement we have received during 2003/2004 from across America.

Thank you so much for bringing Mâche to the U.S. Since I moved here from France, I have missed it. Sunflower sprouts are not a close enough substitute. I hope a lot of other people heard your story on NPR this morning. ---J.K., Richmond, Virginia

We have been eating Mâche in Germany (known there as feldsalat) our entire lives, and we were thrilled to see a bag of it on the shelf in a Whole Foods. We like to eat it as a salad with sautéed duck or goose livers on top and a warm vinaigrette. ---C. & H. W., Twain Harte, California

Thank you, thank you, thank you. When I found this in the store here in Connecticut I couldn’t believe it. We call this “nussli salat” from the Black Forest. Thank you again. The only problem is that trips to Europe will no longer have the allure of binging on nussli salat. ---K.R., Newtown, Connecticut

Greetings! I was so glad to hear the NPR report about my favorite green this month! As a teacher of French who features cuisine in the curriculum, I’m interested in perhaps receiving a promotion kit of sticker or coupons or recipes related to Mâche. Two summers ago in France, Mâche was all we ate as we fixed our meals while studying in Paris. I’ve liked it for over 30 years, but the seeds or the fresh Mâche are hard to find! Much success to the team in Epic Roots! ---S.R., Mt. Vernon, Washington

First Time Mâche Users: I saw you on Martha Stewart. Congratulations to you on your very specific dream fulfillment and delicate product. Long live MÂCHE. ---B.T., Chico, California

I met you the other day at Whole Foods and you kindly introduced me to Mâche after seeing me with spinach. We have just sat down to dinner and the salad was mâche with fresh roasted beetroot, walnuts, avocado and a touch of light salad dressing. I have to say that the whole thing was a very big hit. As you had said, the children loved it (they are big veggie eaters) and one of the kids would like it in their packed lunch tomorrow!!! It was nice to meet you and I hope that we will bump into each other again. Thank you for the tip and I look forward to more recipes.
--- H., Mill Valley, California

This salad has been a huge hit with our guests in the last two weeks. I’ve served it two times and everyone went to Dorothy Lane Market in Kettering, Ohio to purchase your Mâche. Thanks for introducing this great green to us.
---J.W., Kettering, Ohio

I just had my first taste of your field-grown Mâche and discovered the first American-grown Mâche that looks and tastes like the European varieties, not like the silly hydroponic version we’ve been getting here for years. Thanks.
---L.B., Sarasota, Florida

Almost on the Payroll... I would just like to say THANK YOU! I have been smuggling Mâche /soncino/feldsalat/grunsalat seeds from Europe for years, but I have a tough time growing them as they tend to bolt if you aren’t watching them every minute. I always stand next to the salad greens section of the grocery store and encourage people to give it a try. Now Fred Meyer, a Huge chain in Portland is carrying Mâche and I think my hard work has paid off.
---Portland, Oregon

I was a volunteer at the Sunset Gardens event last weekend and was fortunate enough to be right across from the Epic Roots booth. I went out and purchased several bags and gave them to friends. I talked it up so much someone said “You should be a rep for the company, Teri.”
---T.W., Palo Alto, California