I harvested another huge pot of stinging nettle yesterday. Before the rain arrived. It's been a very good year for me to actually get things done in a more timely fashion. I hope to harvest more. I got out there early, before the bees woke up. We have bees everywhere right now. I picked more than would fit in the dehydrator, so I blanched the rest for the next breakfast or pasta dish. Nettle can be used in any dish you would use spinach or other greens. Did you know 1 cup of cooked nettle contains 428mg of calcium? Dandelion, 1 cup boiled contains 147mg of calcium. According to the internet, those are the figures I found. Hm. A huge difference. No wonder my teas helped my hair and nails. What's on the breakfast plate?
Inklings from the Farmhouse, embracing balance and new beginnings.