I used to think similarly, leaves were just clutter on the plate.
Now I have a whole veg bed of leaves, and last nights meal was homegrown lettuces (3 varieties), blanched and peeled homegrown broad beans, homegrown yellow courgette sliced into ribbons, mozzarella and dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and zest with salt and pepper. It was so clean and actually really satisfying.
Leaves which have just been picked have so much flavour I am now converted.
I think the carrot infinitely more fascinating than the geranium. The carrot has mystery. Flowers are essentially tarts. Prostitutes for the bees. There is, you'll agree, a certain 'je ne sais quoi' oh so very special about a firm, young carrot.
I used to think similarly, leaves were just clutter on the plate.
Now I have a whole veg bed of leaves, and last nights meal was homegrown lettuces (3 varieties), blanched and peeled homegrown broad beans, homegrown yellow courgette sliced into ribbons, mozzarella and dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and zest with salt and pepper. It was so clean and actually really satisfying.
Leaves which have just been picked have so much flavour I am now converted.