The delicate berry This elusive berry hails all the way from Southwest Asia and was popularised in Europe by the Romans. While the black variety of the mulberry looks pretty similar to the common blackberry, it is closer related to fig. Just like its relative, mulberry grows on trees instead of bushes, like the blackberry … Continue reading Mulberry – Maulbeere
Month: June 2021
Rhubarb – Rhabarber
The mistaken Vegetable Technically this colourful stalky fruit is party of the vegetable family and related to beetroot and chard. It is however mostly used for sweet dishes. While rhubarb what originally found in Northern China and Tibet, it is now a popular ingredient all over the world, and has a special place in British … Continue reading Rhubarb – Rhabarber
Chickweed – Vogelmiere
The desirable weed The name says it all - chickweed is a common weed that chickens as well as other birds go crazy for. Now you might ask yourself why this ingredient made it onto the food library, especially if you are gardening enthusiasts who only knows the plant as a weed. Try chewing some … Continue reading Chickweed – Vogelmiere
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