10 Best Foods We're Not Eating

Sulo, from the Finnish blog, Life of JaloLooking for the energy of a puppy in spring? Consider this list from WebMD/Men's Health, the Ten Best Foods You're Not Eating. And tell me, where do you stand?

> A+ to anyone who's tried all 10.
> Kudos to anyone who's heard of all 10.
> Cheers to anyone who commits to find all 10!

1. Beets -- beet recipes, yes, we've got beet recipes

2. Cabbage -- yep, we've got cabbage recipes too

3. Guava -- oops

4. Swiss chard -- of course, Swiss chard recipes

5. Cinnamon -- and yes, recipes with cinnamon too

6. Purslane -- a green, hmm, must keep our eyes peeled for this

7. Pomegranate juice -- yum ...

8. Goji berries -- I keep hearing good things about Goji berries

9. Dried plums -- what 'prunes' are called these days

10. Pumpkin seeds -- a fall favorite, pumpkin seeds are also called pepitas

By the way, the adorable puppy is Sulo from Life of Jalo whose four amazing dogs do deliver dog-smiles every day!




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Comments

  1. Hey Alanna. I just joined up, and I really like what I have read so far. I love fresh veggies, and I have been in a blah-type cooking mood. I think I've been inspired.

    As for this list, you got me at purslane. I'll have to look it up come summer.

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  2. For purslane, you might look in your lawn -- it grows like a weed around here (or maybe "like a wildflower" makes it sound more appealing).

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  3. Hello Alanna, I just discovered your wonderful web site and already have used 2 recipes! I love this place. One question though, I am looking for Goji Berries does anyone know if they are in stores or just on line?

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  4. DesertGirlMarie ~ Thanks! I've never seen goji berries myself. If you find them, let me know! (I don't think they're growing in my yard!)

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  5. This list is obviously particular to certain places because there are things on that list that we certainly can't get here.

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  6. I actually found a big bag of dried Goji Berries at Costco. They were sampling them. I didn't care for the taste, but they're healthy...

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  7. I think I may have tried all ten (I cannot remember if I've had fresh guava or only in a juice). And yes, the dog is cute :)
    Re: purslane - Skye Gyngell served it in her restaurant in London, I grew it on my windowsill. And everybody keeps telling me that I should look in my lawn, just like Lydia:)

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  8. 1. Beets - growing in my garden!

    2. Cabbage - can't seem to grow successfully, but there's 1/2 a famers market one in the fridge.

    3. Guava - tried and can get in the super market, not my taste tho

    4. Swiss chard - growing in the garden! and its so pretty too!

    5. Cinnamon - i use it with baked apples, stewed fruit, porridge, red cabbage....

    6. Purslane - heard of but not seen..

    7. Pomegranate juice - goes nicely with champagne, different alternative to bucks fizz!

    8. Goji berries - tried a supermarket sample as i wasn't willing to pay the price they charge, glad i didn't as they really didn't inspire me!

    9. Dried plums - nice in stews/tagines or porridge, or just a snack!

    10. Pumpkin seeds - tried but not my bag.

    so 9/10 on tried tested and able to get hold of - don't think i've ever seen purslane in the UK but everything else is available at the supermarkets.

    so close! do i get a gold star anyway?

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  9. Stephanie ~ Thanks so much! I especially appreciate the perspective of a new reader. (And you and I will look for purslane together ...)

    Bruno ~ Those four dogs are great!

    Lydia ~ My lawn? What, you're saying my lawn has weeds?

    Cynthia ~ So sorry they're not available - and I bet that lots of Americans agree with you, that they don't have ready access either.

    Stephanie ~ Hmm. I think I passed by goji berries at Costco last weekend!

    Pille ~ You're such a world epicure! A++ to you!

    Jenny ~ Wow! Our hero! Let's make it two gold stars!

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  10. Wow, I've tried all ten! I guess that's what happens when an adventurous person like me gets access to a good health food store (and some cash!). The only one on the list that I didn't like were guavas--just not my thing. Now, if I can come up with a super-tasty recipe combining all ten, then I'll be able to show those folks at WebMD...*evil snicker*

    ~Kayla
    http://www.micronutrienetgourmet.com

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  11. I had no idea that it is now de rigeur to call prunes "dried plums"! I adore prunes (ooops!!! I mean "dried plums") and we are having them in tonight's chicken with dried fruits served over couscous.

    As for the rest, rats I have not gotten 10/10. Not even close.

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    3.) I love guava but have not seen guavas for sale here, except in canned juice. I've only ever had fresh guava in India.
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    6.) Purslane? Ummm... well, I've heard of it. But I don't think I'd recognize it if I saw it or tasted it.
    7.) Pomegranate juice? I love pomegranates. I'm not wild about pomegranate syrup though. But again, we can't really get great pomegranates here unless we're willing to pay a fortune. (I don't think I've even seen pomegranate juice!)
    8.) Goji berries? oh dear. Nope. Never heard of them!
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    I googled "goji berries" and see they are also called "wolf berries". (I'm imagining that I've seen them dried in Chinatown.) Are they something like giogioles?

    Then I googled "purslane" and see that it is the same as "portulaca". Portulaca is edible?!! I've grown it many times as an ornamental but had no idea it was edible!

    -Elizabeth

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfberry
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea

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