Nettle Soup - 1960's (Marguerite Patten Recipe Cards)

For someone that writes about food, has a general preoccupation with culinary matters and mixes with those who have brilliant gastronomic taste, I have very crude food tastes.  And the idea of Nettle Soup doesn't really do anything for me, despite the majority of people who I have spoken to over the years who have said how nice it is.

I encourage you to give it a go.  If it is nice, tell me and it might encourage me even more to go and pick some and see what happens!  Nettles are a free and abundant plant, but be careful you pick from a spot that you know has not been treated with weed killer.

Healthy Brown Lentil Risotto - 1980's

1 Large Onion
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1.5 lb or 625g of cooked brown rice
0.75lb or 340g of cooked brown lentils
1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley

1. Lightly saute or simmer the onion with a pinch of salt

2. Add the rice and the lentils and heat through

3. Garnish with parsley and serve with lightly cooked fresh greens and carrot slices.