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Tag: nettles

Recipe: Nettle & Cheese Puff Pastry Triangles

May 6, 2026

I walked into the greenhouse… and I had to pick the nettles. They were growing everywhere. I didn’t really have a plan—just a feeling that they shouldn’t go to waste. So I paired them with what I had: fettaki, cottage cheese, and a sheet of store-bought puff pastry. And honestly? I was surprised how good … More Recipe: Nettle & Cheese Puff Pastry Triangles

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Nettles – My Springtime Secret Weapon

April 16, 2025

Today’s post will be a bit longer. I love being back to nature and enjoying its wild bounty, like nettles, which offer both nourishment and healing, reminding me of the incredible gifts the earth provides. While most people rush to get rid of nettles, I welcome them—especially this time of year. Today, I went into … More Nettles – My Springtime Secret Weapon

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