Huckleberry Tea

 The huckleberry bush is hardly distinguishable from its botanical relative, the blueberry, and the medicinal values of the two teas are identical. In ancient times both the berries and the leaves were infused; now only the leaves are used to make a tea that is an astringent in cases of diarrhea and is said to be useful in the treatment of diabetes because of its insulin content. To brew tea, steep 1 teaspoon leaves in 2 cups boiling water for 20 minutes.

Artichoke Noodle

The light and tasty artichoke noodle is made from the flour of the Jerusalem artichoke, a tuber-bearing type of sunflower that was native to North America before being introduced into Europe in the seventeenth century. The unlikely name (for it is neither from Jerusalem nor in the least resembles an artichoke) seems to have derived in part from the Spanish word for “sunflower”, girasole; as for “artichoke”, its derivation is a mystery! The tuber which looks somewhat like a small potato, is rich in iron and insulin, a sugar that can be eaten by diabetics. Jerusalem artichoke noodles also have a far lower carbohydrate content than noodles made of hard wheat.