Dear Optimists,
In Denmark, Nadia has been spending some time on learning how to make sour dough, which is fun for everyone (especially watching it rise).
She is also making food from things she and her family find outside. Imagine that, optimists? Foraging in 2020! These times have created such a unique opportunity to try new things with the family (or whomever you are stuck inside with!)
Nadia’s kids are now showing interest as well. They search for dandelion leaves, nettles (small plants high in vitamins), and more.
Den wasn’t sure what nettles were or how to use them, so Nadia told him.
“They’re a certain type of plant. They sting so you have to be careful. It’s the new shoots of nettles that are good to eat. Collect, wash, dry and put them in the freezer. Smash them up and put it in your dough. Boom. Vitamins galore.”
Sounds like fun! But with Den’s luck he would collect poison ivy by accident.
Love,
Nadia & Den
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