Comments on: happy spring!

By: CrisBetewsky

CrisBetewsky — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:04:31 +0000

Hello! Thanks for the post. It is really amazing! I will definitely share it with my friends.

By: KrisBelucci

KrisBelucci — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:31:26 +0000

Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting. I’ll definitely be coming back to your site.

By: endothedone

endothedone — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:22:08 +0000

FANTASTIC!

By: Elena

Elena — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:17:22 +0000

tried the dandelion and roasted beet salad – delicious! thanks so much for the recipes!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:15:19 +0000

Sondra,

Blanching for a minute in boiling water will take out the sting. Nettles are painful if they sting you, and wearing gloves before boiling is essential. Pesto can be made with cilantro, arugula, basil, and I’m sure many other greens would work. The fresh nettles are an early spring treat. I love the taste, but Im having a hard time explaining it. Green, earthy, and savory.

Cruciferous: Cauliflower, radish, kale, brussels, bok choy, turnips, rapini, cabbage, and more. I wanted to stick to early spring veggies for this blog. I will focus on veggies as they come into season.

By: Sondra

Sondra — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:51:04 +0000

Great suggestions. What do stinging nettles taste like? How long do you cook them before they don’t sting? Is one minute enough? I once had a ‘meeting’ with the nettles and thought I was having a major allergic reaction – itching, swelling, etc. Can you substitute other greens for the nettles?

And what besides brocolli are cruciferous? Any dangers with eating too many?

Thanks for such good recipes.