Yesterday we picked the first batch of nettles and made a delicious nettle and potato soup for dinner. Actually, I did the picking since Anna is skeptical of touching something that can sting her - she took the photos instead. I love the idea of being able to go out in our yard and pick wild and nutritious food. Emilie, I know you'll be doing this as soon as you and Joachim move out to the country - nettles and other weeds (just don't tell him what they are!)
Our nettles grow in little clumps throughout the pasture, and soon they will be the tallest plants out there since the sheep avoid them. Although they are very curious about them once they are picked and in a bag...
Here are the nettles in a colander, ready to be washed (they look a little dangerous, don't they?)...
And the soup...
I've heard that nettles are more nutritious than other greens, and they are really tasty. Just be sure to boil them for at least 10-15 minutes to get the sting out. I tried one a little too soon last night and my tongue still feels zapped.
And to make our spring dinner table complete, Michael brought home a beautiful bouquet of pussy willows for us.
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