Borage

Borage

Borage is among the edible and rich wild herbs. It can also be used in the form of herbal tea, oil or pearls offers many benefits to our body even if it is not free of some contraindications.

Spontaneous annual herbaceous plant, up to 80 cm high, with a hairy appearance entirely covered with soft spines unable to resist cooking.

Excellent in the kitchen to be added to soups and soups, to fill savory pies or ravioli but also perfect for a spring risotto or to create original and tasty pancakes with the addition of thyme.

Fresh flowers combine with salads. The young, chopped leaves are mixed raw in salads or fresh cheeses, while cooked they are consumed like spinach. They are cooked simply with a little oil and garlic, since the juice of the plant will be sufficient to maintain the necessary humidity.