We Didn't Have Enough Money To Buy Lunch: Harvesting Some Kangkong Right In Front Of Our House

Nowadays, I have realized how plants help us get through daily life.
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‎Like, there are moments when you need something to cook, and instead of rushing to the market, you step outside and harvest what's already there.
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‎Also, there are times when the budget is tight, and living in a place where nature provides feels like an unspoken blessing.
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‎Like what we experienced yesterday when we didn't have enough money to buy lunch.
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‎Right in front of our house is a vacant lot, and it has a small pond that collects rainwater.

One of the things that thrives there is kangkong (water spinach).

It grows freely without anyone planting it.
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‎Because the lot is vacant and open, we've considered the plants there to be public.
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‎Like nature is the one sharing it with us. ☺️
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‎So yesterday, we decided to harvest some of it for lunch.
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‎My hubby is the one getting it, just enough for our small family.

This is how Filipinos make do with what's available.
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‎When there's no budget for extra groceries, we check what nature can offer.
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‎A few greens for a simple ulam are enough.

We paired it with canned sardines and sauteed it lightly.

And there you go, simple food comes straight from nature.
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‎Enough to fill our stomachs.
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‎Actually, today, when everything seems to require money, living simply is the best way to survive. And, of course, be grateful for what nature can offer.
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‎Until my next meal...
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‎Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸