And why?

I like bottlebrush (Callistemon), they've got a funny shape and they attract a lot of nectar eaters so they're fun for critter watching. The yellow ones look like a corn cob too eheheheh.

Look at these eastern pygmy possums having a nibble. Probably weren't expecting to be interrupted mid-snack.

Show

  • PointAndClique [they/them]
    ·
    1 year ago

    The market for lupin seeds for human food is currently small, but researchers believe it has great potential. Lupin seeds are considered "superior" to soybeans in certain applications and evidence is increasing for their potential health benefits. They contain similar protein to soybean, but less fat. As a food source, they are gluten-free and high in dietary fiber, amino acids, and antioxidants, and they are considered to be prebiotic. [citation needed]

    meow-bug A NEW CHALLENGER HAS APPEARED

    tofu-cool lupin-fu challenges tofu to a duel!

    • BodyBySisyphus [he/him]
      ·
      1 year ago

      If you're in the belly of the beast there's a brand called Brami that markets them as "lupini beans" and they're pretty good, if a bit pricey. Seems like the holdup (and the problem for those of us who'd be interested in growing them at home) is the processing required to get the gnarly stuff out.

      • PointAndClique [they/them]
        ·
        1 year ago

        Oh shit! I think I've actually had these. They were air fried or baked, not too sure. Not the biggest fan, they had this flakey fibrous texture. They also sell jars at the supermarket too, and I must have overlooked them (going for the butter beans).

        • BodyBySisyphus [he/him]
          ·
          1 year ago

          I think they're pretty tasty pickled, haven't tried the air fried version though.