Because they do not grow on my property, I have never harvested nettles. Beautiful plants! A neighbour I know has made a lovely pesto out of nettle, also. Thank you for all the wonderful and inspiring information. And also for the chance to watch your darling growing kittens at play!
Same as any Pesto recipe, just substitute Nettles for Basil. You need Nettles, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Pine Nuts or Walnuts, salt, a sgtrong cheese of your choice. i use Cheddar or gruyere. Put everything into your food processsor and blend all together or do it the slow way with a pestle and mortar. Enjoy! xx
I grow only a small amount in my dry, high altitude Colorado garden. I wish I had a larger patch, although I understand that they can be almost invasive. I also learned that the younger stems can be used in stir fry dishes and in scrambled eggs. This is a good use when separating the leaves. Of course, this is before the stems turn woody.
A couple of years ago, during my first tour of our garden space in springtime, I noticed I had several nettles appearing in my garden. I didn't plant them there, but there they were, leafing out, proud as can be. So, I moved them to a suitable location and have been enjoying their benefits ever since! Thank you for these recipes! I have saved them and will put them to use! Just as pleased as can be!💖💖💖
You can susbstitute them in so many recipes, we are adding them to omelettes and to scrambled eggs, making Pesto and drying them for later on. Be creative as you like! xx
Amazing!!! All the uses and applications for nettles was new to me. I tried growing them but broke out in an awful rash the first time I planted and then at the harvest. Gave up that idea but the other herbs for cupcakes are great. I hope to get some dandelions this year and I did plant plantain last year that is coming up. No flowering trees here or underbrush. I may have calendula in time for my birthday in June and can make cupcakes like this. Have to plant whatever you want here as there is nothing growing wild but sage brush, dry windy Wyoming where they kill all wild life. Awful place but natural beauty.
When I lived in France, the old ladies in the village used to collect the stinging nettles in the morning and after breakfast they would thwap their legs from knee to ankle with these nettles in order to stimulate circulation and apparently it helps with varicose veins as well.
Lots of local people up and down the coast objected and that helped but I think the Storm Eowyn that came in MArch and almost destroyed the country made the point best of all p with weather like that those turbines would not survive. xx
They are a blight and the damage to marine life and birds is shocking. The damage to the sea bed with all the concrete, the damage to the sky line, the noise and the flicker - all terrible. And for what???? Keeping fingers crossed that this is the end of it all xx
Because they do not grow on my property, I have never harvested nettles. Beautiful plants! A neighbour I know has made a lovely pesto out of nettle, also. Thank you for all the wonderful and inspiring information. And also for the chance to watch your darling growing kittens at play!
Pesto - another great food to make with Nettles xx
Mental note: Mmm...gotta get a recipe for Nettle pesto!
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Same as any Pesto recipe, just substitute Nettles for Basil. You need Nettles, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Pine Nuts or Walnuts, salt, a sgtrong cheese of your choice. i use Cheddar or gruyere. Put everything into your food processsor and blend all together or do it the slow way with a pestle and mortar. Enjoy! xx
I grow only a small amount in my dry, high altitude Colorado garden. I wish I had a larger patch, although I understand that they can be almost invasive. I also learned that the younger stems can be used in stir fry dishes and in scrambled eggs. This is a good use when separating the leaves. Of course, this is before the stems turn woody.
Thanks for the extra information xx
Healthy eating in this manner and having a connection with nature is the answer. Good job Terri. <3
Glad to see you here Francis. How are you? Yes, eating wild weeds keep our connection with Nature intact.
Hello, yes, I’m doing well, thank you. I decided to follow you over.
Thanks very much Francis
I believe nettle pesto is made with the same principle as basil pesto. Substituting nettle greens for the basil leaves.
Exactly! Simple and quick xx
A couple of years ago, during my first tour of our garden space in springtime, I noticed I had several nettles appearing in my garden. I didn't plant them there, but there they were, leafing out, proud as can be. So, I moved them to a suitable location and have been enjoying their benefits ever since! Thank you for these recipes! I have saved them and will put them to use! Just as pleased as can be!💖💖💖
You can susbstitute them in so many recipes, we are adding them to omelettes and to scrambled eggs, making Pesto and drying them for later on. Be creative as you like! xx
Thanks for sharing the twin kitties. I had to watch this video twice it is so good. Bless you and your home.
Amazing!!! All the uses and applications for nettles was new to me. I tried growing them but broke out in an awful rash the first time I planted and then at the harvest. Gave up that idea but the other herbs for cupcakes are great. I hope to get some dandelions this year and I did plant plantain last year that is coming up. No flowering trees here or underbrush. I may have calendula in time for my birthday in June and can make cupcakes like this. Have to plant whatever you want here as there is nothing growing wild but sage brush, dry windy Wyoming where they kill all wild life. Awful place but natural beauty.
At least you are there Tacy, doing what you can xx
When I lived in France, the old ladies in the village used to collect the stinging nettles in the morning and after breakfast they would thwap their legs from knee to ankle with these nettles in order to stimulate circulation and apparently it helps with varicose veins as well.
YEs that is called urtication and has been done since Roman times, makes sense about the varicose veins too xx
Great ideas as always, will definitely try out. The mischiefness of the kittens is hilarious, they could have their own channel.
Congratulations on defeating that company and saving the coastline. Well done to all involved, what a victory 👏🙌
Lots of local people up and down the coast objected and that helped but I think the Storm Eowyn that came in MArch and almost destroyed the country made the point best of all p with weather like that those turbines would not survive. xx
Raspberry is worse. Agree gloves restrict.
My mother was punished by her family in the 1930’s by having nettles rolled all over her body
How mean! It would have done her good in the long run but nice to do to a child xx
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I think the cat is getting ready to join the travelling circus when it comes by.
Wind turbines are a blight on the country and coastal landscapes.
They are a blight and the damage to marine life and birds is shocking. The damage to the sea bed with all the concrete, the damage to the sky line, the noise and the flicker - all terrible. And for what???? Keeping fingers crossed that this is the end of it all xx
Love nettle too, great video Terri xx
I would expect you to love it too. Hope all well with you and yours xx
Love Nettle! Thanks Terri. :-)
You are so welcome and thank you for all of your content too xx