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The $2 leafy green with anti-aging benefits and it may even protect against cancer

Leafy greens like kale, spinach and arugula get a lot of the attention for their health benefits, but there is another ...
The Irish Times

Watercress: an ancient Irish herb that goes perfectly with fish

When does a weed become a herb? Or rather, how does a herb become a weed? Watercress is one of the oldest known leaf herbs consumed by humans. It is an aquatic flowering plant and even though most of ...
The Daily Telegraph

Seven delicious recipes to celebrate the watercress season

Jake Wallis Simons reveals the best watercress recipes of the Alresford Watercress Festival 2012, including one by cookery writer Sophie Grigson In addition to being a tasty, healthy and iconic ...
The Irish Times

Watercress: It may take the goodness out of milk but it makes an excellent purée

In folklore of the British Isles, watercress occupies an important place. In Ireland and Scotland, it was said that when used as a charm, watercress could take the goodness out of people's milk.
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Cured Rainbow Trout with Quail Eggs and Watercress Puree

Derek Johnstone at The Golf Inn in Gullane. Following his triumph on MasterChef: The Professionals, Derek Johnstone’s classic cookery skills are at the heart of The Golf Inn in Gullane. His passion ...
The Daily Telegraph

Purée of peas and watercress recipe

Frozen peas work better than fresh for this peas and watercress purée Credit: Photo: CHARLIE RICHARDS I learnt it from my husband, who got it from The Loaves and Fishes Cookbook, by Anna Pump. You ...