When you see a nettle patch like this sprouting up in your garden, what are your first thoughts?
Is it: Oh no!!! Let me get rid of it as fast as I can!
Or.
Is it: I am so happy!! Nettles are growing. I can't wait to eat some!
What is your answer?
Mine is yay!!! Nettles!! I am so happy.
Nettles are so full of nutrition and they are delicious!!
Now, don't get me wrong. I don't enjoy getting stung by nettles and do my best to avoid that. I either harvest with gloves on my hands but more often, I grab them with some tongs and cut them with scissors.
They go into my green smoothies, salads and into soups. I also dry them for tea and of course, I also use the fresh ones for tea.
Once they are chopped, dressed or cooked - no more stinging. Just deliciousness.
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