Alpine Strawberry- The sweet, red fruit of the alpine strawberry plant. Compared to more common varieties, alpine strawberries are very small and have a pointed shape. Although sweet and aromatic, they are not very juicy and they are not usually grown commercially.
Preparation: alpine strawberries are relatively unusual and so are best enjoyed whole and fresh.
Uses: small ones may be used as decoration or served in individual pastry tartlets.
Amaranth- The large, nutritious seed of a decorative, ornamental plant of the pigweed family. Amaranth is available as a seed, flour (see amaranth flour) or as puffed seeds from specialist outlet. It is gluten free and high in protein.
Preparation: the seeds may be cooked in boiling water as you would a grain.
Uses: puffed amaranth may be used as a breakfast cereal.
Amaranth Flour-A gluten free flour derived from ground amarant seeds. It is richer in protein, iron and calcium than wheat flour, and is available from some health food shops or from specialist mail order outlets.
Uses: it can be used on its own, or mixed with other flours to make breads, baked goods and pastry.
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