Buckingham Palace and Her Majesty Co.

horse-drawn carriages: After travelling along London Mall in horse-drawn carriages and assembling on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Saturday for their annual photo op, Her Majesty and Co., along with her loyal Canadian subjects, will surely be ready for a pot of tea and some dainty watercress sandwiches, according to Toronto Star. This dark leafy green from the mustard family with its dime-sized leaves and sturdy stems has been sought after for centuries for its peppery flavour and medicinal properties, particularly if your blood needs cleansing or you're in danger of contracting scurvy. By Cynthia David Special to The Star Wed., June 8, 2016 Bring on the pomp and circumstance, as the British prepare to officially celebrate Queen Elizabeth 90th birthday. More recently, watercress has been called The Healthiest Leafy Vegetable on the Planet. The feisty little green is fortified with more than 18 vitamins and minerals including potassium, Vitamin C and iron. Though author B&W Growers also happens to be the world largest watercress grower, the nutritional qualities of this aquatic plant are certainly impressive. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.