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Some Benedictines serve nettle soup on Saint Benedict's saint's day. The claim is the nettles won't sting you if you grasp them firmly; but smart people wear leather gloves when they pick them.Stinging Nettles. I've never tried them but here's some info
How to Forage Stinging Nettles | Wild + Whole
If you’ve ever accidently grazed against a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) with your bare skin, you’ll know it. You’ll first feel a stinging sensation, quick and sharp, and then your skin will start to blister. The accompanying pain and itch can last for days. This is all thanks to the hollow...www.themeateater.com
