Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

How Do You Handle Eels?

The best way is to gently hold the eel some few inches from the head and under the main body around the anal area. Many methods of holding eels have been seen in the press including inserting a finger in the eels gill and lifting it up, stringing them up on cord or hanging them […]

What Are Nettles In The Uk?

A rhizomatous to stoloniferous perennial, common nettle is abundant and generally distributed in the UK and is recorded up to 2,700 ft. It is native on riverbanks and in hedgerows, grassy places, near buildings and where the ground is littered with rubble. Are all nettles edible UK? The male/female flowers are edible too, but just […]

How Do British Say Licorice?

Below is the UK transcription for ‘liquorice’: Modern IPA: lɪ́kərɪs. Traditional IPA: ˈlɪkərɪs. 3 syllables: “LIK” + “uh” + “ris” How do you pronounce licorice in Scotland? My English friends say “lickorish” and my Scottish ones say “lickoriss“. Why is liquorice pronounced liquorish? As the quoted entry says, the version with /ʃ/ arose as a […]

Do Nettles Always Sting?

Nope! Also if you dry it, it won’t sting you. You can even it raw without being stung. Is there nettle that doesn’t sting? White dead-nettle does not sting. It displays dense clusters of white flowers in whorls around its stem, and can be found on disturbed ground, such as roadside verges. What time of […]

Are Nettles Native To Britain?

We have two native species of nettle in the British Isles, the common nettle Urtica dioica L. (Figure 1) which has two (some authorities list more) subspecies: ssp. dioica the widespread and often very abundant stinging nettle with which we are all familiar and ssp. When did nettles come to UK? 2004Nettles are interesting for […]

Is Lemon Anti Aging?

Lemon has anti-aging properties as well, whether consumed or applied on the skin. It can be applied to the scalp to reduce dandruff, and give shine and volume to one’s mane. Lemon juice rubbed onto the face and allowed to dry, can help get rid of blackheads and acne, and reduces wrinkles. Can lemons make […]

Do Butterflies Like Stinging Nettles?

‘Nettles are the food plant for the caterpillars of red admiral, small tortoiseshell, painted lady and comma butterflies. ‘It’s important to treat your nettles like any other garden plant if you are growing for the benefit of butterflies. Cut them regularly to get good fresh growth from the nettles. ‘ Do nettles sting butterflies? Stinging […]

Can You Deep Fry In Caraway Pan?

Dutch Ovens are incredibly versatile and can be used for virtually anything from baking to searing to deep-frying. Can you fry in a caraway pan? STOVETOP AGNOSTIC & OVEN SAFE: This fry pan is made for any kitchen and cooktop. It can be used effectively on induction, gas, and electric stove tops, and is oven-safe […]

What Do Eels Eat Freshwater?

What do freshwater eels eat? Freshwater eels are carnivorous and need high-protein foods, such as frozen and freeze-dried bloodworms, krill or brine shrimp, or live foods, such as earthworms and black worms. What do freshwater eels eat in the wild? Eels eat insects, fish, and crustaceans as part of their carnivorous diet. Eels eat fish, […]

Where Do Nettles Grow In The Us?

Where Stinging Nettle is Located. Nettles occur in all parts of New York, but are most common in riparian areas, along stream banks and also in disturbed areas especially farmland. In hot areas, they favor sites in partial shade, but will grow in full sun in moist soils along streams or in ditches. Where are […]

Where Do Potatoes Grow On Plant?

Potatoes grow underground on a special stem called a ‘stolon’. The potato stems above ground have attractive but non-edible flowers. Since the ‘root’ of the potato plant is not really a root but a stem, potatoes are also considered tubers. Do potatoes grow in the ground or on a vine? Sweet potato tubers grow in […]

How Do Potato Farmers Grow?

Potatoes are grown from special potatoes called “seed potatoes” which are cut into pieces (sometimes left whole) and planted in the ground. These pieces of potato grow stems and roots from the “eyes.” Because they are able to feed off the energy in the seed piece, potato plants grow very fast right from the start. […]

Do Caraway Seeds Taste Like Fennel?

Fennel is distinctive and doesn’t taste quite like caraway, but it has licorice notes and a similar essence. You can substitute an equal amount of fennel for caraway seeds. Note: Fennel is often used in sausage, so using the seeds may evoke a meaty flavor. Can I use caraway seeds instead of fennel? Caraway and […]

Why Do Stinging Nettles Exist?

Stinging nettles have developed stinging cells as an adaptation to deter herbivores from eating them. The plants contain long, thin, hollow hairs that cover the majority of the stem and the underside of the leaves. Nettle stings contain acid (formic acid) but they also contain histamine and other chemicals. What is the purpose of stinging […]