More than a few people have asked about chickweed in the comments of other sandwiches I've posted on FB. It is a pretty little weed that was introduced from Europe. It grows cheerfully in the winters here, often staying green even under snow. Our hot summers burn it back. There are several kinds, but the one in my yard is common chickweed, Stellaria media. Its flavor is fresh but not very strong. It tastes green, but without any sharp notes.
Plenty of people consider it a weed, and I suppose it can be, but I like something growing and green during the winter and it is easy to pull up and good to eat, so I don't worry about it in my yard/garden. If it is somewhere I don't want it, I just make a salad or a sandwich. :)
The horseradish hummus deserves mention. When we first saw it at Trader Joe's, I was skeptical. Ben wanted to try it, so we did. Then our opinions flip-flopped. I normally only like horseradish in tiny amounts with raw oysters, but it was perfect in the hummus and I suddenly couldn't get enough of it. Ben had liked it before but couldn't stand this version. I do like it just to dip pita in, but I've found it to be a great condiment for sandwiches.
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