Various Edibles (Project 358: Days 222 - 225)

I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to Purslane, the weed that is slowly but surely taking over my backyard. Thus far, I have not put up a fight, for three main reasons:

1. It's kinda' pretty.
2. I find weeding to be a remarkably unrewarding task: it's never ending! And,
3. Turns out, it's edible! And, apparently, quite nutritious.

Although considered an invasive weed in most parts of North America, Purslane is eaten as a leafy green throughout much of Europe, the middle east, Asia, and Mexico. It can be eaten raw, stir-fried, sauteed, or added to soups and stews. I plan on trying it sometime this week, after two whole summers of telling myself I should. If we like it, I think I'll try cultivating some in a pot. It is a succulent, and a hearty one at that. It should handle the move well, I think. Then I will feel better about allowing my husband to attempt to eliminate the "weed" from the rest of our yard. I can tell that it's starting to stress him out. (And he calls me OCD. Ha!)

Day 222: Edible Weed

And now, what we lovingly call Breakfast Face, a morning favorite these days among the children of the house:

Day 223: Edible Face

Day 224: Fail. No photo. (D'oh!)




And finally, all this junk food (below) can only mean one thing...

Day 225: Edible Junk

CAMPING!!! Details in a future post.