From the Spring Foraging Cookbook: Poke (Phytolacca americana)
This native edible and medicinal plant is a matter of some controversy. For centuries, Poke Salat (salat is an old English term for edible greens with roots in ancient Rome) was one of the most beloved wild edibles among both Native Americans and early Americans of European descent. It remained popular in the Appalachians well into my childhood and is still beloved by the more traditional folks and some foragers. The problem is that the plant is somewhat toxic.
Read more:
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/from-the-spring-foraging-cookbook-b98
Fish on Fridays: Oysters
Do you remember the dance Snoopy would do when Charlie Brown brought him his dinner? That is how I react to the opening day of oyster season in NC!
Read more:
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/fish-on-fridays-oysters
From The Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking: Boiled, Poached and Shirred Eggs
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/from-the-omnivores-guide-to-home-4c7
Show 313: Arnoglossum and Aruncus
We discuss Pale Plantain and Goat’s Beard. Goat’s beard is an especially useful herb and also a great wild edible.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/show-313-arnoglossum-and-aruncus
