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In “Salento” this are called fried mice are the borage’s leaves
This have a leaf stalk, this part very long,
when it ‘s fried and battered, twisting simulates the mouse’s tail
It’s a way to capture the children attention and encourage them to eat
I also did not eat vegetables as a kid, and now I’m here to tell you about
Wild herbs are a symbol of the biodiversity that mark our territory
Preserv and know this wild herbs makes that our future be assured.
Today we talked over the natural biodiversity, also of agricultural biodiversity in our area.
So the ancient varieties cultivated in our land
Those who once had riches to our land
Today, unfortunately, since there are market opportunities, are no longer.
No one knows this plant? This is a “eryngium”
The italian name is “calcatreppola”, the base of the leaves should be eaten pickled.
In ancient time the navigator, when there were no refrigerator,
stopped and collected the leaves of shampire
Preserved it in vinegar on their ships and take him away
because it was a source of vitamin C. Today we eat oranges
Instead before who traveled for month, not to meet the disease
caused by deficiency of vitamin ate them regularly
We try not to rip these weeds,
we are already touching with feet, otherwise is the end of the world…
In other route that I’ve ripped visitor an orchid
to ask me if I spoke of that flower.