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 π
Uncooked of course π 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! π Mukhang nasa mataas sha π
Hehehe wow Miss J! Okay ang garden mo ah! π Nagluto ang Mom ko nyan kahapon… π eeeewwww
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