I must admit I'm still a bit weary about preparing stinging nettle, but as long as you properly wash and cook them, there's no risk of nettles sticking out of your tongue. Jump to recipe How to prepare stinging nettle for eatingCooking, drying and crushing stinging nettle will get rid of the sting, which makes …
Stinging Nettle: How to Recognise, its Health Benefits and Uses
Please note that the content on this webpage, and the content it links to, is not intended as a medical reference but as a source of information. Read the full disclaimer here. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant that most people try to avoid. But did you know it's actually quite healthy? Put on …
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Vegan Courgette & Nettle Soup Recipe
After three weeks of being on holiday I feared my allotment hadn't survived. But it turned out everything was fine - thanks to the heavy rains England had endured. My courgette plant in particular had grown considerably. But what to do with three enormous courgettes? I decided to make soup. During a walk in the …