nettles R us

I have to say I was a bit worried about the nettles. Once I'd blanched and liquidised them, they smelled rather fishy pungent. As one of my dinner guests is vegetarian, and the other had expressed strong skepticism about the concept of eating something that stung, I did experience a moment of doubt. But once mixed in with the rest of the risotto, the effect was rather nice: a very deep green colour, and a tasty, but not overpowering, flavour.

Next stop, nettle plant food. I think I'll build up to the World Nettle Eating Championship slowly.