Comments on: Nettles! Nettle Pesto Pizza with Delicata Squash & Bacon

By: Green Garlic & Nettle Vichyssoise | Amy Glaze's Pommes d'Amour

Green Garlic & Nettle Vichyssoise | Amy Glaze's Pommes d'Amour — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:32:19 +0000

[…] your back yard or seen them growing in forests or along roads. Read my previous blog entry about how to handle nettles). Stinging aside, they are worth the effort because they are packed with antioxidants and many […]

By: Wood Fire Roasted Artichokes & Wheat Berry Pilaf with Nettle Pesto | Amy Glaze's Pommes d'Amour

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:31:50 +0000

[…] number of lactose intolerant people at the party I served a side for my side dish – I put out nettle pesto to mix in with the pilaf for those who were so inclined. However I did use a ‘risotto’ […]

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:28:42 +0000

You probably meant that blanching will lock in the chlorophyl….helps to lock in chloroform..hahaha! I form kidney stones so this would not be good for me. I eat it anyway.!

By: Nettle & Green Garlic Soup, Olive Oil Poached Egg, Bacon | Amy Glaze's Pommes d'Amour

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:56:52 +0000

[…] an old post on why it’s necessary to be careful! with nettles (OUCHY […]

By: Ms. Glaze

Ms. Glaze — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:18:46 +0000

Kelly – I’ve heard lots of good things about nettle tea. And I’ve also heard that its good in homemade shampoos and soaps! Looks like this little plant is a one-stop cure all

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:03:33 +0000

Can’t wait to try the pizza! We have a huge stand of nettles in our backyard, but so far I’ve just made tea. Which is lovely, by the way–grassy, like a green tea, and fixes whatever ails you!

By: Ms. Glaze

Ms. Glaze — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:43:03 +0000

CaliChef! I didn’t know that oxalic acid did that! Thanks for the warning. I’ve never experienced that myself, but it’s a good thing to be aware of in the restaurant world. Thank you!

By: Calichef

Calichef — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:07:59 +0000

I’ve never eaten nettles. They weren’t in fashion quite yet when I was in culinary school. I know that they grow around here because my mother got stung by some when she was fishing several years ago. However, after your breakdown of the acids in them, I probably won’t be eating them. I’m one of those people for whom oxalic acid causes that nasty sandpaper teeth thing. I wasn’t in that category until after my 40th birthday when my whole body fell apart. I only discovered it when I was eating some baby red chard that had just come up in my garden. Oh, well. There are plenty of other greens in the field, and I shall eat them! (Unless they turn my teeth to sandpaper!)

By: Ms. Glaze

Ms. Glaze — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:59:44 +0000

Daisy – That’s interesting you say that because when I was de-steming them my eyes did get a little irritated just from being in close proximity. But I do love nettles and the sting doesn’t last forever!
Connie – They do have great vitamin content. Some say they are a super food like kale.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:25:15 +0000

Oooh! I love nettles but have always been a little scared to cook with them (knowing me, I would do something stupid like somehow get nettles in my eyes!).
However, after reading this post and seeing how beautifully green puréed nettles can be, I feel like it’s time to conquer that fear!

By: Connie

Connie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:46:51 +0000

What a wonderful post. I would never think to forage for Nettles. They have great vitamin content. That pizza is stunning.