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| Lovely spring nettles |
History tells us that the Romans planted nettle along British roads as they felt the country was so cold they would need to beat themselves with nettles to keep warm!
The leaves are rich in minerals and vitamins - used as a spring tonic as well as a good iron supplement. Care should be taken collecting the leaves obviously due to the sting from the hairs on the stem.
I have not tried such recipes before, but i am tempted this year to try either soup, tea infusion or wine....i'll let you know how we get on....
