When I was a kid my grandma used to make stinging nettles risotto or gnocchi but you can pick and use them for so many other things, at any time of the year. The seeds are known for the energetic properties and I can’t wait to pick some. NETTLE LEAVES PESTO 🌱🫙 * One colander full of freshly picked nettles * 1/2 x cup pine nuts * 1 x cup of vegan hard cheese grated * 2-3 x raw cloves of garlic * 150 ml of olive oil * 10 ml of lemon juice (optional just to keep the colour bright) * 1/2 teaspoon of salt * 1/2 teaspoon of pepper 🥣 PREPARATION -blanch the nettle leaves for 2 minutes -place in cold water with ice -strain and press with your hands to remove as much water as possible -combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth -store in an airtight jar in the fridge NETTLE ROOT TINCTURE🌿💧 * nettle roots * 100 vodka 🥣 PREPARATION -soak the roots in water depending on how much dirt they have and wash them properly with a small brush -let dry for 3-4 hours on a towel or dehy...