Wordless Wednesday: Unexpected
In the morning, I weed the garden, then realize I have received the gift of an unexpected lunch. Oxalis. Shamrocks, if you will. I pluck the leaves and put them in a bowl, dot them with the simple yellow flowers... add shredded coconut, a dash of sugar, lime juice, light sesame oil, salt, sliced cucumbers and dark purple plum slices. Creation's bounty awakes on my tongue.
Oxalis photo by L.L. Barkat.
Labels: contentment, green living, raw food, seasonal salad, vegetarian recipes, wild edibles
posted by L.L. Barkat at 5:30 PM
22 Comments:
I think we have that stuff where I live!
Happy WW
that is such a cool shot!! Happy WW.
How do you know all of this stuff?? I would see those flowers but never think to eat them!
ditto llama momma; amazing!
Llama... time, I guess. Reading. Interest. When I started sitting outside each day I got very curious... what gifts has God given me right here in this place? More than I knew. Far more.
Christine... how sweet that I can amaze you. :)
Whod'a thunk? Thanks for the recipe.
Still looks like weeds to me sorry... No matter HOW you dress it up! :)
Ours is up as well, so HAPPY WW everyone!
I have never even heard of this before. Wow, weeding and find lunch too. Great job. Have a great WW. :)
Great picture. Happy WW.
Smiles and Blessings,
Angel ( Angel Mama )
He provides in so many ways!
Happy Wordless Wednesday
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www.pamgwillim.com
I grew up eating oxalis and my kids now eat it. However, we always pick a few leaves to chew on when we are out walking, and have never had it in so fancy a salad. We will have to try that.
That sounds good. I never would have thought about it!
I didn't know shamrocks were edible. v. cool
I didn't know they were edible, either, but it sure sounds refreshing and delicious!
LL, sorry I put my link up and never got round to writing a comment as Hubby decided to hijack the laptop!!
This is such a delightful site you have here, and your WW is beautiful and so appealing, yet again! I am always inspired after visiting you :)
Makes me hungry. :)
I had no idea you could eat them! I'm going to go weeding later today.
WOW!! Not only is the picture beautiful, but you capture the sweet summer bliss with your description!! Happy WW!
I've heard of eating a lot of native or easy to grow plants, but clover is a new one for me. Very interesting.
mmmm that sounds delicious, nutritious and a very fresh lunch. You are so lucky! All of my weeds have pricklies on them, and are very stubborn to remove!
Is it different to the normal stuff you get in the lawn? Looks bigger and bushier.
Letha... it's the same as what you see in your lawn. It's just the angle at which I took the picture. People commonly call this clover, though it is technically not the same thing as the purple-flowered clover you'll see around. The leaves, especially when small, taste lightly lemony.
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