Basic Bush Tucker

g0rph said:
Especially tomatoes! My oh my how sweet they are... :)

No, just the garden with some vague protection from the local deer and insects. Some years we get no usable apples because there's a grub in every last one :(

A bit of watering or building planting boxes :) (Same for me tbh, it's Ms g0rph who does most of the growing :)


Sounds great :)
You might be interested in this video...

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Thx… loved the vid, beautiful
 
g0rph said:
"Don't allow"?

It's wild that people can't do what they like with their own gardens in some parts of the world.
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Mama don't allow no dandelions 'round here... Mama don't allow no dandelions 'round here...
But if you don't care what Mama don't allow
Grow them dandelions anyhow
Mama don't allow no dandelions 'round here.
 
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Tom L. said:
@Emma JC I was quoting an old folk song that I first heard in a coffeehouse. The singer was improvising, mentioning different things Mama had a dim view of. I don't know if it had specific lyrics when it was first written.
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Yeah, kill them weeds… no good weeds, can’t eat’m, hard to kill’m… but kill them weeds…
 
This morning, I noticed some Garlic Mustard plants coming up. They're growing fast, but I'm always hungry. I've heard that too much at once can make you sick, but I've never had problems. I think it has small amounts of cyanide- but so do apple seeds. You won't have a problem unless you eat a really unusual amount of them.

This link is to a document by NIH: Cyanide in the chemical arsenal of garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata - PubMed
 
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Tom L. said:
This morning, I noticed some Garlic Mustard plants coming up. They're growing fast, but I'm always hungry. I've heard that too much at once can make you sick, but I've never had problems. I think it has small amounts of cyanide- but so do apple seeds. You won't have a problem unless you eat a really unusual amount of them.

This link is to a document by NIH: Cyanide in the chemical arsenal of garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata - PubMed
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jalan said:
Oh, in case u misunderstood, many weeds are edible and have medicinal properties… I forage for them
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I came across a cache of ‘Purslane’ last week, they have a pleasant flavour, even raw… Native to Australia and I went to harvest some, but found the local council had ‘whipped snipped’ them… Such was their FATE, instead of my PLATE 😢 IMG_0660.jpeg
 
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jalan said:
I came across a cache of ‘Purslane’ last week, they have a pleasant flavour, even raw… Native to Australia and I went to harvest some, but found the local council had ‘whipped snipped’ them… Such was their FATE, instead of my PLATE 😢 View attachment 34836
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Tis a loss indeed @jalan
However, at least your council cut them down physically - in my town they would have used Weed Killer Poison on them…
 
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1956 said:
Tis a loss indeed @jalan
However, at least your council cut them down physically - in my town they would have used Weed Killer Poison on them…
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Oh, I was actually surprised they didn’t use poison, as they usually do… And I’ve spoken to them at numerous times about not displaying a sign, as I’m an asthmatic and am allergic to the stuff… Even when it’s windy they spray around cars and people, indiscriminately and I’ve had to ask the guy to stop until I leave…
 
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Tom L. said:
@Emma JC @jalan Purslane is another edible (and very common) weed I'm quite fond of. I was surprised that it (or a close relative) had also grown in the Americas. Hopefully, botanists will find a relic population of the American variety someplace.
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I only see purslane where I wouldn't pick it to eat--mainly cracks in cement, and sides of roads
 
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jalan said:
Well, since joining this forum I’ve noticed that peeps like to buy/eat processed vegan foods… Doesn’t anyone know of the many superior, totally organic vegan greens that are available just outside your front door (metaphorically speaking, but mostly literal)??? Some are quite tasty, even raw, tho cooking and adding condiments improves the flavour…
It’s worthwhile to learn, as they’re FREE, unlike the high priced processed ‘lookalike’ vegan supermarket foods with meaty names… And foraging can be FUN…
What say you all???
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I get the appeal of foraging, but I'm not about to start nibbling on random leaves in my local park. Too many dogs, for a start. That said, I do try to grow a few bits in pots on the balcony. Herbs mostly. Nothing beats fresh basil.

But I'm also not going to pretend I don't buy the odd processed vegan burger. Sometimes you just want something quick and familiar. Living overseas as a British expat, I've had to adjust. I still order a box of PG Tips and some McVitie's Digestives from McGrocer when I'm craving a proper cuppa and a biscuit. Not exactly bush tucker, but it keeps me sane.

Each to their own, I say. Forage if you can, but don't judge the rest of us for grabbing a vegan sausage roll from the supermarket :laughing:. Cheers.
 
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estherlabran said:
I get the appeal of foraging, but I'm not about to start nibbling on random leaves in my local park. Too many dogs, for a start. That said, I do try to grow a few bits in pots on the balcony. Herbs mostly. Nothing beats fresh basil.

But I'm also not going to pretend I don't buy the odd processed vegan burger. Sometimes you just fwant something quick and familiar. Living overseas as a British expat, I've had to adjust. I still order a box of PG Tips and some McVitie's Digestives from McGrocer when I'm craving a proper cuppa and a biscuit. Not exactly bush tucker, but it keeps me sane.

Each to their own, I say. Forage if you can, but don't judge the rest of us for grabbing a vegan sausage roll from the supermarket :laughing:. Cheers.
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Hey, nowhere will you find me being judgemental, I was just saying… I don’t call myself vegan, I don’t like labels. I forage responsibly and also buy local or organic produce. I mostly eat base-forming, alkaline foods (fruit’n’veg)… mostly 🙏🏽
 
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