Violet jelly

Purple violets have always been a part of my life.  My mom loved the African violet plants.  I don't know why I can never keep these indoor plants alive.  However, luckily enough, God has allowed me to enjoy the outdoor version.  Every year when these purple beauties arrive, I bask in the glory.  Because the African violets of my childhood were poisonous, I assumed the same was true of these plants, and I only recently discovered that they are edible.

Both the leaves and blossoms are edible. They are both high in vitamin C.

Ed loves to make jelly, so I collect them for him, but they can be infused into vinegar, used in baking, or in a salad.  The leaves can be sauteed or steamed, or eaten raw.  

So much joy is found in realizing the amazing bounty of God's garden.  

How could anyone think this beautiful, edible plant is a weed?


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