tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post1846455910376583382..comments2023-12-11T14:02:25.111+01:00Comments on My Little Expat Kitchen: Purslane, anyone?magdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-83004581136621300172012-05-14T12:34:34.412+02:002012-05-14T12:34:34.412+02:00Alkmaar? I have never been there. Next time you sh...Alkmaar? I have never been there. Next time you should come to The Hague :)<br />I hope you liked the salad!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-31870880539143812102012-05-12T12:37:16.276+02:002012-05-12T12:37:16.276+02:00holidaying with the family, at a friend's near...holidaying with the family, at a friend's near alkmaar - had a great time<br />(making this today!)Maria Verivakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440852486788630957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-43406100556783534862012-05-10T20:01:55.090+02:002012-05-10T20:01:55.090+02:00What a bummer that it's cold again. Can't ...What a bummer that it's cold again. Can't say it's really nice here in NYC either, but seeing as I have to be pregnant thru the summer, I am not at all anxious for the warm weather to arrive. This salad looks wonderful. I could eat that whole plate!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560974525638822194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-81193062867695675632012-05-09T22:18:02.738+02:002012-05-09T22:18:02.738+02:00I have eaten purslane, mixed up with other leafy g...I have eaten purslane, mixed up with other leafy greens in a salad. I'll have to try it alone, let its lemon-peppery tastes speak up. Love the Greek saying about it!<br /><br />weather has been a roller-coaster ride here too--one week it is as hot as summer, followed by a big chill. crazy.nancy at good food mattershttp://nancyvienneau.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-15132631525017143782012-05-09T18:50:10.010+02:002012-05-09T18:50:10.010+02:00I love purslane! In Turkey we eat it mixed with th...I love purslane! In Turkey we eat it mixed with thick yogurt, garlic and olive oil. It's also served stewed with rice and tomatoes. I like the idea of adding feta and olives, will have to try that once I get my hands on some purslane.Crazy Radisheshttp://www.crasyradishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-18997799414878777502012-05-09T14:44:46.620+02:002012-05-09T14:44:46.620+02:00Teresa — I have never tried to grow my own, I'...Teresa — I have never tried to grow my own, I'm not very good with plants, they always seem to die on me. I usually buy it from the market or when I;m in Greece, neighbors just give it to me straight from their back yards.<br /><br />maria — you were in Holland? How come? Yes, it's extremely humid here and I guess these kind of weeds grow easily and sooner than in Greece.<br /><br />magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-878003918318296452012-05-09T03:59:39.399+02:002012-05-09T03:59:39.399+02:00Magda, purslane has a lot of health benefits and I...Magda, purslane has a lot of health benefits and I love to incorporate them in the food I cook. However, because they are very delicate, my purslane plant died in winter and I am still waiting to get one for the nursery.<br /><br />I cook it with lentil soup and it tastes fabulous.Familycookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760600326859673787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-46038458205576564192012-05-08T09:10:49.849+02:002012-05-08T09:10:49.849+02:00I can feel the cold from here magda! when i was re...I can feel the cold from here magda! when i was recently in holland, i couldnt believe how different the climate can be from one side of europe ot the other - but you're lucky to see purslane so early (must be all that rain and damp!), as we wont be seeing it in greece until later in the monthMaria Verivakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440852486788630957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-39900904540660041512012-05-08T03:54:13.778+02:002012-05-08T03:54:13.778+02:00I tried to grow some purslane a few years ago, but...I tried to grow some purslane a few years ago, but my seeds never sprouted so I just gave us. Purslane is so pretty and is so good for our health perhaps I will make a second attempt after seeing your great pictures of your lovely recipe using this unusual green.Teresa, foodonfifth.comhttp://www.foodonfifth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-48021069613803431802012-05-07T21:52:41.743+02:002012-05-07T21:52:41.743+02:00PolaM — thank you. The mandolin helped with that :...PolaM — thank you. The mandolin helped with that :)<br /><br />Lorraine — oh you must eat it more often. It's delicious.<br /><br />Emily — I'm fine now, thank you.<br />I've seen all of the films you're suggesting and I love them! Woody, yes that's an all-time favorite, as you know, especially Annie Hall. I watched last week when I was feeling awful and it lifted my spirits!<magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-49006388389856913432012-05-07T21:42:17.868+02:002012-05-07T21:42:17.868+02:00I'm loving the Greek saying about purslane and...I'm loving the Greek saying about purslane and talking too much. Almost 'Nigerian' in the sense of 'proverbs' and wise sayings :-). Love the look of the salad.Kitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-64607548890210153352012-05-07T21:33:26.310+02:002012-05-07T21:33:26.310+02:00I found out about purslane being rich in nutrients...I found out about purslane being rich in nutrients (Omega 3 among others) in Paula Wolfert 's book and was so happy, since it is what makes up our fattoush! Purslane is beloved in lebanon and is eaten in salads most of the time. Love yours, that feta there is calling me! Hope the weather clears up soon for you!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-67069461942993353392012-05-07T15:19:59.570+02:002012-05-07T15:19:59.570+02:00When I lived in the Eastern US, purslane was a wee...When I lived in the Eastern US, purslane was a weed as you stated. But when I joined the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) purslane came in one of my shares and it was SO delicious! I hope it warms up for you soon! ~DavidCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-39109652535715463052012-05-07T13:01:02.209+02:002012-05-07T13:01:02.209+02:00Yikes! Can't figure out this weather here eith...Yikes! Can't figure out this weather here either. Looks so light and healthy...think of warmer days!Belinda @zomppahttp://www.zomppa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-55060072491997229452012-05-07T11:14:15.615+02:002012-05-07T11:14:15.615+02:00I have to say I think I have never seen it being s...I have to say I think I have never seen it being sold here and I would love to try it. I will look even more attentively this year.Nuts about foodhttp://www.nutsaboutfooditaly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-45360478068147893422012-05-07T07:43:10.552+02:002012-05-07T07:43:10.552+02:00Hope you're feeling better Magda, even if the ...Hope you're feeling better Magda, even if the weather is pretty miserable. Sorry for not getting back to you with film tips - if you're still interested, something like The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr Fox, the Squid and the Whale, Breathless and of course anything by Woody Allen would probably help. I too am overwhelmed by choice at the markets right now and ate my first fresh Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-84042437652623500982012-05-07T07:29:56.831+02:002012-05-07T07:29:56.831+02:00that looks lovely and simple! I don't eat enou...that looks lovely and simple! I don't eat enough purslane but I enjoy it! :)Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-60089879056909879032012-05-07T00:19:31.574+02:002012-05-07T00:19:31.574+02:00That salad sure looks good! With the thinly sliced...That salad sure looks good! With the thinly sliced cucumber and the onion... it must be delicious!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823131707410174813noreply@blogger.com