We didn't have a refrigerator in the classroom to store the lotus flowers without wilting, so we had to turn on the air conditioning in the locker room all night...And it prevents drying and protects kitchen paper and newspapers by getting them wet.I managed to keep it clean until the next day!The teacher in charge of this class is Kayo Ryuzu from Tokushima.Wanting people to know more about lotus root, which is a specialty of Tokushima, the producer did a search for new lotus root, which is difficult at this time of year, and included it in the package. 
The large leaf the teacher is holding in his left hand is a lotus leaf.The branch-like thing in my right hand is a new lotus root and a sprout growing from it.It turns black as soon as it hits the sun, so it's still covered with mud.And this time, we prepared various medicinal herbs and wild herbs. 
Thistle flower. 
Does it taste like tobacco? ?Tobacco leaf. 
↑This is a bonus snake strawberry. "It's cute, so it's a decoration. You can eat it, but it doesn't taste like strawberries (laughs)." 
↑The dried lotus base is used for handicrafts and decorations. 
Everyone watching the teacher's explanation.There was a large lotus plant in the middle, and the atmosphere in the classroom was more glamorous than usual. 
Remove the white part inside the blue lotus. 
Everyone working on practical training using various medicinal herbs and wild grasses.Among them was Ms. Tomoko Kodama, a well-established natural food store from Akita Natural Food Center, who came all the way from Tohoku (second from the left). 
Tasting is complete.Salad sushi with fresh lotus seeds and wild thistle flowers, Amadokoro soup, various wild grass tempura, lotus root flower boiled, wild grass cheesecake style.The staff who sampled the sushi commented, "The sushi had a rich, deep flavor and was outstandingly delicious. 
Everyone listened intently to the explanation of medicinal herbs and wild herbs given by the pharmacist Dr. Ryuzu. 
After the class, I received a comment from the teacher. “I don’t think I have ever eaten lotus root flowers, actually. You can enjoy the flowers, fruits, and rhizomes of the plant in every season. The UV protection is perfect, too.” Ingredients that are not usually overlooked or used on a daily basis, wild herbs and medicinal herbs.I want to take in that power and get through this summer in good spirits!Ryuzu-sensei, thank you very much for participating☆ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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