This native Irish tree may be known by its Latin name Prunus spinosa or one of its many common names, such as sloe, wild plum, wishing thorn or mother of the wood. A close relative of cherries and plums, Blackthorn is a deciduous small tree or large shrub, growing up to 4 metres high at a medium growth rate. It is often found growing wild in hedgerows, on the edges of wooded areas or popping up on rough farmland.
There's a reason shirataki noodles are branded as Miracle Noodles.. These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which are made from the konjac yam, are low in calories and carbohydrates and can be substituted in a variety of recipes that call for pasta.
1 Whisk together peanut butter, soy, red pepper flakes and sesame oil. 2  Set aside. 3  Add squash slices to skillet and saute until tender. 4  Add drained shirataki noodles, continue to saute until noodles are hot. 5  Reduce heat and pour peanut butter mixture over noodles and squash.