[Sca-cooks] Ukranian greens question?

[Kai D. Kalix]

Greetings,
could that be borage? It was used a least in Germany alongside ans istead of
spinach, and is in appearance as well as in taste very similar, IIRC.
kai

> Ok, I got this in the email from someone recently, and it's got me 
> scratching my head:
> 
> "I am Ukrainian ... and I have been pondering this one for years.  My 
> grandmother used to pick a wild plant which she used in cooking ... it 
> was very similar to spinach.  She called it "natena", and she often 
> cooked it with cornmeal and fried onions.  This was long ago, and I 
> never learned what this plant's english name is.  Do you have any idea?  
> I would be so grateful if you have any suggestions."
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> -- Jadwiga

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