ETWINNING PROJECT ECO-GARDEN 3 AGRUPAMENTO DE ESCOLAS DE ANADIA 5ยบC STUDENTS WORKS
THE SPINACH • The spinach( Spinacia oleracea) is a creeping herb native to central and south Asia, the family of amarantaceas whose leaves are edible. It is na anual plant, grows to about 30 cm. The spinach can during winter. The spinach protein is capable of absorbing light and inserted in the nerve cells of the retina, this substance can restore partial vision.
• The spinach is rich in vitamin A,B,C and H, still containing potassium, sódio, calcium, magnesium and manganese.
• Spinach is used in the soup and juices.
SPINACH SOUP 300g carrots 1 large courgette 4 mĂŠdium potatoes 2 mĂŠdium onions Salt Olive oil One spinach sauce - Cut the potatoes, carrots, onions and courgette into small pieces. - Take in water with salt and olive oil. - When vegetables are cooked, mash the soup pureed, join the washed spinach leaves and cook well. - Enjoy your food! Tatiana
THE GARLIC • My plant is called garlic, its scientific name is: allium sativum. • The medicinal properties of garlic are: reduce levels of cholestrol; • Prevent heart disease; • Reduce blood pressure.
POTATOES WITH GARLIC -
small potatoes Onions Garlic Olive oil Salt
Wash the potatoes well. Put the potatoes and the onions in a tray and take to the oven. When they are roarted they put themselves in the plate and it gives itself a punch. Bake the codfish on the fire, and when it is ready add it to the potatoes, a string of olive oil and garlic. AndrĂŠ
THE STRAWBERRY • The scientific name is Fragaria vesca. The strawberry has medicinal property in diferente parts of the plant: the leaves and roots are used in alternative medicine treatment of anemia, diarrhea, dysentery, eczema and jaundice. Already the fruit of strawberry has a laxative effect and can bring benefits in the natural treatment.
• The dried leaves are used and serve to tone the female reproductive system. • Strawberry utility is to cook some desserts for medicinal uses and to eat after caught.
SEMI-COLD STRAWBERRY 2 packets of maria wafer 1 condensed milk 5 sheets of gelatina 100g strawberry 100g of cocoa poder 50g of butter 2 eggs Reduce the wafers to dust. Mix the cocoa poder, the melted butter and 2 eggs, wrap well. A form of removable ring, put the previous mixture and alize distributing it very well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Place the gelatine leaves in cold water. However heat up the cream. When solid add the condensed milk and beat again. Remove the gelatine leaves from water and melt them in the microwave. Refrigerate until set. decorate with strawberry to tasteLara
THE ROSEMARY • Scientific name is Lavandula pendunculata. They are known as lavenders Portugal and carry properties and benefits applied to popular medicine.
• The aromatic plant is quite common and its use is mainly applied to leave smell in the drawers of clothes, being placed in bags, but can be used for the preparation of a tea full of health benefits.
• It operates in the treatment of migraine, and treat bronchitis, asthma and helps cleanse the liver and is indicated for alcohol excesses. Still help combat intestinal gas, headaches , flu, nervous tension and acts as na excelente soothing and restoring menstrual flow.
TEA - 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary soup - 1 liter of water In a bowl, place the water and rosemary and bring to heat until boiling. When it does cover the container and turn off the heat, leaving the mixture to stand tem minutes, or until warm. Sweeten with honey. The dose is between 1 and 3 cups per day. Precautions The plant is contraindicated for patients having gastric ulcers. When consumed in excesso, the plant can cause drowsiness and drug interactions. Miguel
THE PIRI-PIRI • Its medicinal properties include natural medicines such as: analgesic, antiinflamatory, syrup, vitamins, benefits that primitive people discovered thousands of years that are now being proven by science. Piri-piri is good for health. This statement may come as a surprise to many people who, to this day, condimente should be avoided. Their use may be for exemple the spices.
HOT CHRISTMAS SALAD 6oog carrots 60g dry tomato 160g yellow or Orange peppers 1 roman 80g dates 100g round green bean Coconut oil Preheat the oven to 190ยบ while draining the grain, so be as dry as possible. Afterwards, spread on the tray and season with piri-piri (careful to dose!) Salt and olive oil. Put in the oven at 180ยบ for 15/18 minutes. Raquel
THE TUNIC CARNATION • The tunic carnation are very used in gardens, its flowers have a citric and bitter flavour. They can be used in the making of various plates, being ideal to adition to salads, sandwiches, sea food and desserts. They have very useful attributes in the vegetable garden, its roots have na insecticide effect in the soil.This way the plant provides good results with some crops, like tomatos and rosebushes. This happens because it repels bugs and plies, acts as a pesticide and natural repelente of aphids and some caterpillars.
• Medicinal properties, the used parts are the flowers and the leaves.
RECIPE 7,5 liters of water 0,5 liters of รกlcool 100g of leaves The flowers and leaves are cut into pieces and are put in the รกlcool diluted in water for twelve hours. After it has rested, strain the solution into a big pulverizer. Then pulverize the plants that are being atacked by the bugs. Artur