I love grabbing the basket and heading to the garden! No better shopping could there be. A break in the cool spring rain for a garden stroll, so much the better. The aromas & bird songs just explode following a light rain. And fennel trimmings! The seedling is big enough to contribute a tasty treat, but I better get some more growing soon.
I have one more just sprouted in the house, and perhaps a few more seeds will come through. Once I get this guy in the ground, I'll seed some others around him. We had a meal in York, UK that left quite the memory. Guess I'll be figuring out how to cook them now.
I love grabbing the basket and heading to the garden! No better shopping could there be. A break in the cool spring rain for a garden stroll, so much the better. The aromas & bird songs just explode following a light rain. And fennel trimmings! The seedling is big enough to contribute a tasty treat, but I better get some more growing soon.
I have one more just sprouted in the house, and perhaps a few more seeds will come through. Once I get this guy in the ground, I'll seed some others around him. We had a meal in York, UK that left quite the memory. Guess I'll be figuring out how to cook them now.
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I love fennel as a vegetable; here's an interesting spice mix using the seed and pollen
Fennel Pollen Spice Mix
Yields approximately 1/2 cup
3 Tbsp. fennel pollen
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 Tbsp. celery seed
pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes
Place all ingredients in a jar. Shake well. Sprinkle on fish fillets, pork chops or chicken breasts before roasting. It is great on sautéed vegetables as well. Keeps well for up to one year.
Hello, Petunia's Gardener! I nominated you for a "Thinking bloggers Award" on my post of 26 the April. Go and have a look!
Oh lovely!! I am hoping my salad seedlings go from strength to strength and that soon I'll be able to do something like this too! :o)
Mmmm . . . fennel. How long will it be until you actually have fennel bulbs? That's a lovely looking salad in your basket.
— Susan from South of the River
How wonderful to have a fresh home grown salad. Looks very tasty!
Delicious!
Oh, now you have me even more excited about the fennel! Thanks for the spice mix recipe, Ruth. I just read about Fennel Pollen.
What a honor for the Thinking Blogger Award, Wildlife Gardener! That is so kind of you! It may still be a few days before I can do anything. My event at work is underway through Tuesday. Thank you!
I love doing the same thing - with a trug up my allotment - and I am a shocking browser. If I feel peckish off I go to eat some leaves or as in the case today - some asparagus spears.
Lovely posts as always - off to check the google earth link
April salads are the best, aren't they? I've been *shopping* in my kitchen garden for days now. Yummie!!!
Fennel is wonderful as a salad veg or veg and dip, but I've recently discovered Roasted Fennel which is delish with meats. Simply toss fennel chunks with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper and roast at 450 degrees until caramelized and tender. YUM!
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