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Penn Kemp's avatar

It's almost time to go foraging! You inspire me. And jewelweed always seems to grow nearby to sooth the sting.

Judy Baker's avatar

My Dad taught us the complexities and magic of symbiotic relationships while foraging for morels in the forests of East Gwillimbury. Served alongside with fresh caught smelt from the dark night streams of Holland Landing, we feasted in luxury and blessed ignorance that these times were not meant to last.

Kathy McLaughlin's avatar

I like the way you turned a much beleaguered ingredient into a treasured rite of passage as the characters learned to mitigate its sting and celebrate its unique culinary characteristics. I have a new appreciation for nettles thanks to your guidance.

Sarah Watkin's avatar

No one ever forgets their first encounter with these wretched things. The promise of pesto or tea doesn’t spell redemption for me.