Show 276: Smilax
This week, we discuss the medicinal and edible uses of the Smilax and Aralia families. These are among the most ubiquitous and confusing of all herbs. Very little research has been done to differentiate between them, but most seem to be used interchangeably to varying extents. Wha that means, is the green briar you keep trying to eradicate in your back yard may be as medicinal and valuable as sarsaparilla, spikenard and ginseng.... and is almost certainly edible and quite good!
From The Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking: Quick breakfast for kids and Quiche
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/from-the-omnivores-guide-to-home-8e7
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
