Re: Slightly off topic - Mere vegetables
- Subject: Re: Slightly off topic - Mere vegetables
- From: r* m* v*
- Date: Sat, 12 May 2001 12:18:11 -0800
Ortica (nettles) are used in Italian cooking, and risotto all'ortica is
heavenly. Wear gloves when you pick them; they will lose their sting in the
cooking.
Ruth McVey
(Siena)
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>From: Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
>To: Mediterannean Plants List <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
>Subject: Re: Slightly off topic - Mere vegetables
>Date: Sat, May 12, 2001, 1:24 AM
>
> Anthony Lyman-Dixon wrote:
>
>> I'll stick to a carnivorous diet
>
> After that experience one can hardly blame you!!
>
> I'd just like to endorse your praise of French sorrel. We are very fond
> of it too, especially as a "lift" in salads for the blander sorts of
> lettuce
>
> Moira
> --
> Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
> Wainuiomata (near Wellington, capital city of New Zealand)
>
