tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post2497090821227668797..comments2024-03-29T09:20:33.277+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: From Weed, to Food, to Weed again.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17051727729919395052013-10-13T02:48:33.434+01:002013-10-13T02:48:33.434+01:00I had added that and lambs quarter to salads when ...I had added that and lambs quarter to salads when i had some unexpected guests for supper. I didn't have quite enough lettuces and greens on hand, so these helped fill out things a bit. I found the purslane (also known as pig weed in the US) was a nice contrast to the spicy arugula/rocket and mustard greens.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61436317152716778282013-10-12T02:42:10.887+01:002013-10-12T02:42:10.887+01:00I finally admitted I liked the look of purslane gr...I finally admitted I liked the look of purslane growing in my rock garden and left it there. The older I get the more "giving in" I do. Perhaps its good to smoke?Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89848294589597462013-10-11T21:11:07.773+01:002013-10-11T21:11:07.773+01:00I have had it in a frittata for a lunch meze in Gr...I have had it in a frittata for a lunch meze in Greece.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43936845909333173672013-10-11T16:25:27.309+01:002013-10-11T16:25:27.309+01:00I wonder if the chicken like it?I wonder if the chicken like it?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18913029022658816422013-10-11T15:16:29.306+01:002013-10-11T15:16:29.306+01:00The sheep like it so we toss it over the fence whe...The sheep like it so we toss it over the fence when we weed.<br />Spinners End Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378599044206074919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-697621348077249822013-10-11T13:11:27.797+01:002013-10-11T13:11:27.797+01:00If I can crawl up to the barn, you'll find me ...If I can crawl up to the barn, you'll find me gnawing at the ground.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66628547585447647242013-10-11T13:10:26.842+01:002013-10-11T13:10:26.842+01:00Will you accept this tasting of Purslane as my own...Will you accept this tasting of Purslane as my own contribution to your 'frugality and gastronomic' experiment?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54828170449741609952013-10-11T13:02:38.042+01:002013-10-11T13:02:38.042+01:00If times get tough it may save you from starvation...If times get tough it may save you from starvation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88706700424615926022013-10-11T12:20:44.669+01:002013-10-11T12:20:44.669+01:00I read that the seed of the Himalyan Water Balsam ...I read that the seed of the Himalyan Water Balsam - real pest of a weed here in Blighty - are tasty and makes good curries (thinking of your dahl!) I don't know if it grows there, but in the interest of frugality and gastronomy one of us ought to experiment !!<br />GillFrugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-676541563394954052013-10-11T11:49:07.010+01:002013-10-11T11:49:07.010+01:00Purslane is from the Portulaca family of plants an...Purslane is from the Portulaca family of plants and I grow them in hanging baskets. They flower in the daytime and close up at night. They are succulents and can handle our hot summers. The colors of the flowers vary and I think they are magnificent. I don't think I would want to eat them, but I would use them as a centerpiece on my outdoor tables. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52089416132243792672013-10-11T08:57:26.552+01:002013-10-11T08:57:26.552+01:00It looks like what we call pig weed here. I will ...It looks like what we call pig weed here. I will have to google it to see if it is the same thing.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39448774616876577962013-10-11T07:45:13.254+01:002013-10-11T07:45:13.254+01:00This weed is a real pest. I remember our neighbou...This weed is a real pest. I remember our neighbour telling us it was edible but I've never felt like trying it. At least it is shallow rooted and easy to pull out.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-13701109807480395062013-10-11T07:32:01.576+01:002013-10-11T07:32:01.576+01:00A lot of these so-called edible weeds are complete...A lot of these so-called edible weeds are completely tasteless in my opinion - I don't know why people bother.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88459731283039097222013-10-11T07:15:40.192+01:002013-10-11T07:15:40.192+01:00Cro, I certainly cannot argue with that statement ...Cro, I certainly cannot argue with that statement and it is something I should think about the next time I grab whatever is handy rather than fixing something I really like.David Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260130060172457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31274939148687028392013-10-11T06:21:49.144+01:002013-10-11T06:21:49.144+01:00Maybe there ARE people who like Purslane, but to m...Maybe there ARE people who like Purslane, but to me eating should always be a pleasure.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45694109291291709122013-10-11T05:44:32.219+01:002013-10-11T05:44:32.219+01:00My niece told me once that you only need to eat an...My niece told me once that you only need to eat anything six times before you like it. Everyone around here except me loves turnip greens. I have eaten those many times. I still do not really like them.David Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260130060172457192noreply@blogger.com