#balloonvine

The Culinary Uses & Benefits of Balloon Vine . Though technically an herb, Indians use the leaves as the base of a few Indian dishes. Balloon Vine’s other descriptive monikers include “love in a puff,” & “heart seed vine.” Though the mature leaves are too bitter & hairy to enjoy cooked or raw, the young leaves may be used in recipes. . The taste of Balloon Vine resembles many greens with its grassy, earthy, astringent, bitter, & slightly salty taste. When finely ground in a blender or food processor, however, the taste becomes bitterer than even a bitter gourd. As a bitter green, the taste of Balloon Vine makes it too strong to use as the only ingredient, such as making it the base of a salad or green stir-fry. Rather, it accentuates existing batters & soups. . Look for vibrant green leaves with no sign of yellow or browning. When lifted, the bundle should not sag or wilt. Inspect the leaves carefully to ensure they haven’t been bruised in transit. . Rinse the bundle of leaves at least twice to ensure no dirt remains. Pat dry. As is the case with all leafy greens, do not wash until ready for consumption; otherwise, water will accelerate their spoilage. Store Balloon Vines by wrapping in a paper towel, & then keeping in the fridge. . 1) When adding to Batters, it’s best to make a Paste: Chop the leaves (stems optional), then blend with a pinch of water. The concoction should look gooey & pulpy. . 2) If adding to Rasams or Soups, finely Chop the Leaves. Some choose to sauté whole leaves first. . 3) To use as an Herb or Flavoring Agent, use whole young, tender leaves. Chop into thinner strands if desired. . 4) Substitute these greens with recipes calling for Dandelion Greens: sprinkle a few young leaves in pasta, mashed potato, & on flatbreads. . NO REPOSTING WITHOUT PERMISSION" . ~Erik Baji Treasuryvala . #etreasuryvala #BalloonVine #2023 #Flavor #Aroma #Piquancy #CulinaryDishes #Culinary #Vegetables #Vegetablesandsalad #Vegetablesandveggies #Vegetablesbasket #Vegetablestagram #Vegetableslover #Vegetablesofthespirit #Stimulate #Appetite #Zest #Enhance #Flavors #NaturalTaste  #Cuisines #Color #Preservative #foodgasm  #yum  #igfood  #foodgram #hungry (at Mumbai - मुंबई) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnwXuE5PMr8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s nothing like planting a seed and watching it grow into a full plant. I m in love with foliage of this balloon vine and these tiny cute flowers r making it more attractive. I have sowed these seeds in September end and now it's growing so well and turning into an adult plant. I had only 4 seed but out of my surprise all of them got germinated. . . . . It's scientific name is as complicated as a toung twister :- Cardiospermum halicacabum 😬. Balloon vine is better option 😀. . . New software updates made my phone's camara more efficient. . . . #balloonvine #uniqueplants #foliage #foliagefriday #climber #photography #myhouseofhouseplants #plantobsession #ihaveathingforplants #pausewithplants #houseplanthoarder #houseoftherisingflora #houseplantdiary #botanicalpickmeup #naturephotography #plantish #houseplantplantclub #plantaddict https://www.instagram.com/p/CGHKjrygDs1/?igshid=zi6zp1k1055w

Love-in-a-puff, Cardiospermum halicacabum flowering and making puff balls now at La Macchina Fissa. #cardiospermumhalicacabum #loveinapuff #windowgarden #balloonvine #sapindaceae (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0xy9jyASI-/?igshid=v3zmxoeuxs0n

Balloon Vine Bouquet #flowers #balloonvine #fresh #nyc (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzcdiUn5RY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16wi2899s76o9

. . 昨年まで暮らしていたアパートのオーナーが建物の外壁に沿わせて育てていたフウセンカズラ。その種をプラケースに入れて約10年間ひきだしに保管。 . ハートをデザインしたかのようなチャーミングな表情のこの丸い粒をパートナーにプレゼントしたところ、先日芽吹きはじめて葉をつけたとの報告。 . 何年もそのまま置いていてもちゃんと芽を出すことを知って僕も俄然やる気に（笑） . いまの住まいの前には少年野球場があり内野フェンスと舗道の間には何本かの巨木と桜の木などがある緑地帯。そのフェンスのすぐ側に菜箸で土に穴を開け種を埋めた5月のはじまりの日。 . 部屋からも目視できるこの位置から芽吹きと成長が見える日がくるのかこないのか… . . #フウセンカズラ #風船葛 #CardiospermumHalicacabum #ムクロジ科 #ハートの種子 #サルの顔 #一年草 #壁面緑化 #一緒に飛びたい #自由な心 #永遠にあなたとともに #BalloonVine #HeartSeed . .

_Cardiospermum halicacabum_ #balloonvine #seeds #フウセンカズラ 白斑はエライオソームかと思いきや、単に果柄に接した部分というだけらしい。ちょっと残念。

#praying #mantis on _Cardiospermum halicacabum_ #balloonvine #love_in_a_puff #フウセンカズラ #オオカマキリ または#カマキリ (別名チョウセンカマキリ) の幼虫。どちらかを判別するには前脚付けねの部分、要するに胸元の色を見る。したがって、捕まえてひっくり返さないと、どちらの幼虫なのかは分からない。 複眼の縞模様と偽瞳の位置関係、下げた触角などから眠そうな印象を受けるが、それは間違った擬人化。小さくても、動きが鈍くても、プレデターであることに変わりはない。その証拠に (Maebashi, Gumma)