Bitter Gourd
Apr 24th 2009greenbucksEnvironment & Food Friday & Money Watch & Philippines & Photos & Urban Living & Visualizations
Bitter gourd or ampalaya hanging on our fence. Who would have thought I who has a black thumb would have these at home?
This is just one of the few we have in our little vegetable garden
Uncooked of course Some recipes here.
It has been said the bitter gourd is good fr the health because it aids in the digestion and lower elevated blood sugar levels among others.
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Wow! Congratulations! Wish I could grow something more than culinary herbs….
Ampalaya is healthy but not so tasty lol!
Mukhang nasa mataas sha 
Hehehe wow Miss J! Okay ang garden mo ah!
Nagluto ang Mom ko nyan kahapon…
eeeewwww
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