tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post114925140043227521..comments2024-02-17T14:09:36.935-05:00Comments on Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood: Frugal Fridays - Eating WeedsStephanie Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-1149544933441396522006-06-05T18:02:00.000-04:002006-06-05T18:02:00.000-04:00Thanks for the tips. I use broccoli stems for slaw...Thanks for the tips. I use broccoli stems for slaws and a broccoli salad I make. <BR/><BR/>Sadly we read about fiddleheads after they were gone so we will have to wait until next spring! I glad to hear from somone who has tried them!Stephanie Appletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-1149330833594061252006-06-03T06:33:00.000-04:002006-06-03T06:33:00.000-04:00Tender tops mean it is still good? Fried stalks so...Tender tops mean it is still good? Fried stalks sound good. I may try freezing also. Parboil and freeze? I want to try pickling some of the stalks also.<BR/><BR/>Anything else that you forage?Stephanie Appletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-1149280997901341452006-06-02T16:43:00.000-04:002006-06-02T16:43:00.000-04:00You can freeze Poke; just cook, drain and put into...You can freeze Poke; just cook, drain and put into freezer bags. I've been doing this for the past few years and we love it. It tastes as good as fresh poke. Also, you may want to check and see if the tops of the poke is still tender.<BR/>You can also fry the stalks! Just roll them in flour/meal. (I think you are suppose to "peel off" the first layer.<BR/><BR/>Aunt DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-1149253351821694392006-06-02T09:02:00.000-04:002006-06-02T09:02:00.000-04:00And those fresh greens are so healthy -- full of v...And those fresh greens are so healthy -- full of vitamins and live enzymes! I've read some about eating wild plants, but haven't progressed as far as you have. Good for you!<BR/>Aunt NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com