Cooked fiddleheads are done when they have lost their crunchiness, but not become soggy. This is al dente cooking. Served with real butter, and salt, some people also like to add a little cider vinegar. Their subtle flavor interpolates between sweet, mild asparagus and an un-bitter version of cooked baby spinach.
Survivors Benefits for Children. Children under the age of 18, or up to 19 if going to elementary or secondary school full time, can get survivors benefits based on the deceased parentâs earnings history. If the child became disabled before he or she was 22, benefits are available for the child regardless of age. In addition to the biological child of the deceased worker, an adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, and even step-grandchild may be eligible for the child's benefit. The child must be unmarried.
By a qualifying child, we mean a child who is under age 16 or who receives Social Security disability benefits. The spousal benefit can be as much as half of the worker's  primary insurance amount , depending on the spouse's age at retirement.If the spouse begins receiving benefits before  normal (or full) retirement age , the spouse will receive a reduced benefit.However, if a spouse is caring for a qualifying child, the spousal benefit is not reduced. spouse can choose to retire as early as age 62, but doing so may result in a benefit as little as 32.5 percent of the worker's primary insurance amount. A spousal benefit is reduced 25/36 of one percent for each month before normal retirement age, up to 36 months.