Short in Iron? Take Some Winter Weed!
I'm aware that we're already in what they call "summer solstice" here and no, am not talking about marijuana or any other weed you could smoke ! It's really just -winter purslane, a humble weed.
Did you know that it's very rich in iron and calcium? Ask your momma. It's in season now so am taking it specially during those days I get dark circles and huge eye bags (the later I deal with almond oil mostly).
Just for the heads up, they're bitter so I had to use those red beet root to beat that bitterness. It's way less bitter than a bitter lemon though and I just used 25 grams of it.
When I served it to my husband, he thought it was wine! It also kind'a tastes like wine but "spiritless". IMHO, this combi tasted like a bittersweet choc except for its sweeter than bitter.
So tell me, ever eat winter purslane? In a salad? I do, too but these days, I also drink them.
Thank you for posting dear @englishtchrivy.
Lovely photographs, beautiful colours.....looks delicious.
It can be bitter added to salads and such....I shall give this a go.
Hope you are having a lovely week end. ^__^
A bientot mon ami.
Great! Very informative!
thank you
Oh, no. This is another novelty for me. I didn't try to use that plant. I looked at his photos and I understand that it is probably not too popular with gardeners, because I have not seen anywhere such leaves.
In recent days, you have too broadened my horizons in healthy drinks. Thanks to this, I now began to use live ingredients more in our daily diet. Although we still have far to the point where there will be plants in the local climate. Basically it is either imported or grown in greenhouse complexes. But I try:)
maybe not :D
it's alright though
we're not on the same part of the earth
I posted not really to influence anyone .. I just remember what Ned used to say when I first saw him and Dan on the TDV's utube channel - that's when I first heard of Steemit. He said - "give value", though these days, it may no longer be what this platform is about I still try to.
since I'm reading posts (offline) that some people here are having a hard time staying healthy or suffering from the side effects of posting late or gaining much weight, I thought of sharing my healthy life style secret - greens and fruits and how I take it. Am glad it helps you
Most of the organic veggies we get in winter is either local or from Spain so I guess I have no problem. Not sure whether this grows in your country but perhaps .. late Spring in your case?
Yes,on this occasion, to me they are too much trouble and interfere with these black circles and bags under the eyes. Of course I also understand that the consequences of sleep disorders , a spring avitaminosis and the result of many and long hours at a computer monitor. Because I am also still trying to believe that everything can here on the platform change I guess , :( , and i trying to stay afloat. Therefore, Your experience is very valuable to me and the most important thing is that You use all the components that are sufficiently accessible or interchangeable. Thanks, @englishtchrivy
I know winter purslane, as we usually put it in salads, especially with fresh vegs, due to its bitter taste it was good combine it with sweet chopped apples. It is really strange taste people can love it or hate it. But once you learn the taste in children's age then it is always that memory that comes immediately with taste. I have never tried it as part in my juices. May be worth to try but then do you use fresh young leaves for that.
very similar to the color of wine but I like your creative preparation .. hopefully your husband likes always your dish 😊
Wow! This is a great post dear @englishtchrivy
@banjo @cleverbot
Well, you brought it up. I was just wondering.
I dont know this veggie. What is the Dutch name?
cannabis hehe
I love gathering wild weeds for salads when I'm in Italy in the country. I'm not sure I've tried purslane. I wonder what it translates to Italian.
Thank you, great .
Haha! at least it is "a wine" good for health!
I make it in salad, it's nice with slices of fruit, tomatoes,
and some pecan nuts.