The flowers have a fragrant and honey-like smell, pick them in full bloom and dry to make a soothing tea. You can eat the young leaves raw in salads and sandwiches.

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Remove the nuts from the shells, they can be eaten raw or roasted. You can crush them and eat them with your cereal, salad or use in a pesto. You can also soak them in water to make milk.

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The nuts are delicious, prick skins and roast in the oven or near and open fire. They are great in soups, pickled, candied or even in a stuffing.

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The small nuts are edible raw without the husk. You can eat the young leaves straight from the tree or in a salad.

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You can use the flowers to make cordial drinks or deep fried as fritters. They go really-well with gooseberries. You can add the berries to apple pies or make a jelly or jam from them.

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Cooking the leaves will remove the stinging hairs. Tastes great in soups or cook like spinach. It can also be used to make tea and beer. It’s rich in iron and vitamins.

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