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Here is a very easy and delicious recipe that will convince everyone - even the kids! - to eat more wild greens. It is also a great way to shift to healthier snacks and it might help curb other undesirable food cravings - usually for junk. You will need a food dehydrator for this recipe. It can be an electrical one or a solar one. There are many tutorials and videos on youtube on how to build a solar dehydrator using recycled materials. Some of those ideas work even in places where there is often not enough sun to get things dry, such as where I live. Some regular ovens can work on low temperatures, so if you have one of those that might also work out. What you need for this recipe: Wild leafy greens; freshly picked: dandelion, ground ivy, valerian, mint, etc. Coating: Tahine (sesame paste) Sea salt Coconut aminos, miso or tamari (all optional) Water (or apple juice if you want to give it a sweet contrast)  Herbs of your choice. I use rosemary, oregano, savory, thyme or other avail...

Glechoma hederacea NL: Hondsdraf - F: Lierre terrestre This delicate climbing plant makes for a great perennial soil cover. Its young leaves come up very early in the year and can be consumed raw, as in green juices and salads, or cooked, in soups, sauces, spreads, etc. It has widespread medicinal use such as general tonic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, pectoral and vermifuge. It helps reduce fever and it has been used for many centuries to treat problems involving the mucous membranes of the ear, nose, throat and digestive system. It is thus a great aid in the treatment of sinusitis. Traditionally it is also known for treating hypersensitivity in children. Externally it can be pressed into juice and used to help healing wounds and bruises. Leaves can grow large in the shade But they can also be very tiny when growing in grassfields It is very rich in vitamin C, magnesium and iron. As a powerful medicinal plant we are advised to eat moderately only young leaves. Avoid during pregnanc...