Purslane is a sprawling succulent plant with delicious edible green leaves that have a tangy, peppery flavor similar to arugula. This makes it a worthy candidate for Kerry Dunnington’s Curried ...

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After blogging about purslane last week, then writing a story about the edible weed for this week’s Taste section, I figured it was time to actually eat the stuff. I’d had a nibble in the garden when ...

If you are looking for ground cover, low growing plants, check out portulaca and purslane genus of the Portulacaceae family. I recently bought moss roses and a Mojave Mix with multi-colored trailing ...

Puala Wolfert is a food and beverage writer and the author of 10 highly praised cookbooks. She is a five-time James Beard Award winner and a three-time Julia Child Award winner, among others. Soak the ...

Whether you’re a CSA devotee, a farmers’ market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we’ll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. It was Ghandi’s favorite food and who wants ...

African purslane makes for an excellent addition to fresh salads. Its crisp leaves add texture, providing a slightly tangy flavor that complements other ...

Rather than cursing every weed that graces your garden this summer, consider the motto, “If you can’t beat them, eat them!” Of all the edible leafy green invaders, purslane is one of the most ...

The time of year is approaching in the San Luis Valley when Esteban Salazar keeps his eye out for a ground-hugging plant that many consider a weed. Verdolaga, Spanish for purslane, is a tart, ...