I came to know about Brazilian Spinach through a friend when she gave me a handful of cuttings to grow. From the handful of cuttings, I had about 4 pots of Brazilian Spinach growing in my garden. One of its common name is Poor Man's Spinach.
It is a hardy, leafy, low growing vegetable that doesn't need much care.
From the 4 pots, I now have only 2 pots because I am the only one who like it.
It is easy to grow through stem cuttings.
The leaves are tender and nice to eat when they are tender.
So far, I have used the leaves to boil soup or blanched the leaves.
I have not tried to make salad with the leaves.
One morning, I added Brazilian leaves and dried cranberry to my oat porridge.
Hubby bought spicy fried noodle Mamak style.
Home made instant black coffee.
I was surprised to see an Ornamental Okra plant growing out of a flower pot which belong to the Gold Cup plant. It has even budded.
This is the pretty flower of the Ornamental Okra plant.
Home fried Beehoon Siam (my own version) with crispy fried lard.
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That evening, we were blessed with a spectacular sunset.
Sunset at 7:34pm.
7:35pm
Can you see the bird on the roof?
It is waiting to return to its nest in my Bauhinia Kockiana plant.
7:37pm
On the reverse side, reflection of the sunset.
Reflection of sunset.
Reflection of sunset - 7:37pm.In the same way, we can see and
understand only a little about God now,
as if we were peering at his reflection in a poor mirror;
but someday we are going to see him in his completeness, face-to-face.
Now all that I know is hazy and blurred,
but then I will see everything clearly,
just as clearly as God sees into my heart right now.
(1 Corinthians 13:12, The Living Bible-TLB)
I can't see myself mixing spinach with porridge. Beautiful sky views.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William. You are not the only one.
DeleteIt been a while since I ate spinach.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I like spinach. Take care and stay safe.
DeleteI only know how to eat my oats with condensed milk my whole life. I must try something green and fruity for a change.
ReplyDeleteMy first taste of oats was with condensed milk and it tasted very good but now I no longer buy condensed milk. Sometimes, I have it plain. Most times, I will dump in whatever I have available. Not everyone will like how I do it. Lol!
Deleteawesome sunset skies....btw, your homecooked meehoon is much better looking that the mamak one...coz yours is full of lard....yummeh!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nux. Heheheee....I think mine tasted better tool. Lol!
DeleteGorgeous sky photos, your prettiest yet. The spinach is too pretty to eat!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny.
DeleteThose sky shots are stunning, Nancy. The porridge with cranberries and spinach looks delightful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie.
DeleteOrka is a very pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteInteresting combination for breakfast.
The sky photos are marvellous, the colours are just brilliant.
Thank you, Margaret.
DeleteYour photos are beautiful, sunrise and sunset are always so special. Your food looks very interesting, and great to have spinach in the garden! Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Valerie.
DeleteI wonder how brazilian leaves and dried cranberry taste like when eaten together. Wish I could try it with oats porridge like you did. Do you think I will like the taste?
ReplyDeleteI like the taste of both combined. Many will shake their head in disbelief. Lol!
DeleteWhere does the name "Poor Man´s Spinach" come from? Looks yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteThe fried noodles... ohhhh, yum.
Beautiful flowers, too.
Fried lard?! You can fry lard? I never knew! We put in (non-fried lard)... sounds also weird, fried onions and put that on bread.
Wow, so many differences, it´s amazing.
Beautiful sunset!
Thank you, Iris. Have a beautiful weekend.
DeleteThe sunsets are really spectacular, wow. Spinach is good and healthy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Riitta.
DeleteI got rid of all my Brazilian spinach already since the ladies in the house are not into it but at least, they are planting other vegetables now, the ones they enjoy.
ReplyDelete7.30 p.m. here in Sibu would be pitch dark already - the sun rises and sets early here.
Hubby doesn't like Brazilian spinach so I am just keeping 2 small pots for myself.
DeleteBelas e deliciosas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you, Francisco.
DeleteThe okra plant flower is so lovely 🌺 the sky shots are amazing, you have purple, orange and blue colours in it. Does people cook the Brazilian spinach with sambal?
ReplyDeleteNow that you have asked, I will try to cook it with sambal.
DeleteI didn't even know that there is such a thing as Ornamental Okra and the flower is so pretty! I am so inspired to grow the Brazilian Spinach in my garden.
ReplyDeleteThe Brazilian Spinach can easily grow from the stalks after you have plucked off the leaves.
DeleteBeautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jim.
DeleteThe sunset photos are spectacular and the spinach looks delicious, although I'm not sure I would have though to add it to my porridge.
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Thank you, Julia.
DeletePoor man's spinach? Lol. What a name.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking maybe it grows easily like weeds.
DeleteI'm really eyeing to grow this variety of spinach. I don't like malabar spinach (one of the few vegs I can plant successfully) so hoping I'll like this one.
ReplyDeleteHope you will get to grow this spinach and like it.
DeleteDoes the ornamental okra.... produce any okra?
ReplyDeleteIt has very small okra, about the size of your thumb.
Delete...the Ornamental Okra flower looks like a hibiscus. You had a fabulous sunset to end you day. Enjoy many more.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom.
DeleteGreetings and Salutations, Nancy! I never saw Okra flower before. I have eaten okra in soups it is delicious. I never Poor Man's spinach before either. Live and learn everyday, that is my plan so far. What a way to end your day with that sunset. So lovely! Enjoy looking at food you eat and the descriptions. Have a wonderful week end.
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a wonderful weekend too.
DeleteThat spinach looks interesting. Looks good in your oatmeal. Love the pink flower. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gigi.
DeleteYum
ReplyDeleteThank you, RR.
DeleteYummy. I love spinach. I love your food posts.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend, Nancy. ♥
Thank you, Sandee. Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteVery pretty sunset photos. You captured some wonderful sky color!
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteNow it seems that your husband & I enjoy spicy fried noodles . Have a great Friday Nancy.
ReplyDeleteCruisin Paul
Thank you, Paul. Have a great weekend.
DeleteOh so beautiful sunsets darling
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sakuranko.
DeleteSpinach in oats doesn't sound nice
ReplyDeleteMany will think so.
DeleteBrazilian spinach is new to me, i will look for it here.
ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful sunset, i'm so glad you shared it.
Thank you, Mimi.
DeleteAmazing sunset shots! Brazilian Spinach and porridge are so different.
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a great week.
DeleteOrnamental Okra is gorgeous at bloom and truly a spectacular sunset sky!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeevan.
DeleteThose noodles your husband got look GREAT!! Yum! And as for the spinach in the porrige - when you said it, I thought 'how disgusting!' but in the photo it looked quite nice, adding a bit of colour to the dish! #GardenAffair
ReplyDeleteThe spinach in the porridge may be "yucks" to many but I quite like and enjoy it. Lol!
DeleteBeautiful colours
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nanda.
DeleteLas espinacas se ven preciosas, y los cielos me encantan. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa.
DeleteBeautiful shots, I have never heard about Ornamental okra plant. Your sky sots are incredible. Thanks for sharing with garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Arun for hosting. Have a beautiful week.
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