Why is it that it’s always those tiny, little bastard nettles as opposed to the big’uns that give you the worse sting?
Is there some sort of plant-centric, height compensation phenomena at work here? Small nettle syndrome perhaps?
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"Nettle stings are supposed to help with things like arthritis. Great for soup and the young plants always have the worst stings "
I was thinking this as I strimmed my nettles down. I contemplated rolling in them. |
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"Why is it that it’s always those tiny, little bastard nettles as opposed to the big’uns that give you the worse sting?
Is there some sort of plant-centric, height compensation phenomena at work here? Small nettle syndrome perhaps?
Also, do I get an award for the most indubitably inane thread today? "
Little pricks are always the worst... |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
Fresh, raw stinging nettles sting! Wear protective gloves when handling them, until after they are blanched.
You can easily make this soup without the cream if you are avoiding dairy.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 large shopping bag of fresh nettle tops
Salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 pound of yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1 to 2 cups of water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or a couple sprigs of fresh thyme)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 to 3 Tbsp of heavy whipping cream |
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