Ground Flaxseed

[Paul_D]

Apparently I need one tablespoon of this for a Christmas recipe I'm going to try. I've never heard of it before but looking at a Google search it seems to be commonly available in health food shops as an oil. Does anyone know what Flaxseed itself tastes like or if there are suitable substitutes available in Sainsburys and the like?

[Guest Ferret1959]

Dunno what it tastes like but did you know the fiber of the flax plant is made into thread and woven into linen fabric?

[Paul_D]

Cheers Dave, does this mean that my braised Red Cabbage will be a tad on the 'chewy' side?

[Scapanapper]

Paul_D:

Cheers Dave, does this mean that my braised Red Cabbage will be a tad on the 'chewy' side?

Well at least you can start the new year with a clean sheet

 

Cheers

Scapa

[little onions]

I haven't seen the seeds for sale in any local Herbalists. I get mine by post from an Herbalist in Glastonbury. I use them to make Linseed tea as a remedy for coughs, colds and bronchial catarrh. It's also good for some urinary infections.

The crushed seeds are good in a poultice for ulcers, wounds and inflamed swellings.

 

So....... what are you cooking up???

[Paul_D]

Cheers Onions, sounds scary. After my experiences with swellings this year I don't want reminding so I think I'll be sticking to Delia's recipe again this year.

[little onions]

Hiya Paul. I forgot to mention that it's also used to treat constipation, so if you decide to use it don't exceed the quantity stated in the recipe. It tastes slightly astringent and nutty - if it's for use in a red cabbage recipe, celery would probably be a pleasant and 'friendlier' alternative. Good luck!