While a proper diet is key to maintaining overall health, for a woman who is pregnant, being mindful of the foods she consumes takes on dual importance.
Raw sliced artichokes, a salad fixture in the South of France, have enough texture to stand up to the crunchy purslane. The black olives and cheese add saltiness and depth of flavor.
The eggplants and onion smell wonderful cooking on the stove, and the purslane takes on an almost nutty flavor with a little heat from the cayenne pepper. This goes nicely with sausages.
Garlic scapes may have a short-growing season, but many garlic lovers are also beginning to add scapes to their baskets, which can be used the same way you'd use regular garlic.
Kefir is a fermented dairy drink. Hailed for its digestive benefits, it is typically made from cow’s milk but can also be made from goat’s milk, and there are non-dairy versions.