Trying a new wild edible today !

[pitdog]

I know it might be an old one to you guys but for some reason I'd never tried eating Thistle stalk till today !

Handle with care, LOL !

It tasted similar to Celery which was fine but it was super tough, I guess as a survival food it would be okay but I won't be taking any home for salads anytime soon ! Maisy is a huge celery fan but even she turned her nose up at this~

Found lots of Sea Asparagus.....now this I do like !

Lots of other colourful plant life about today as well, even if not edible it made the place look very nice !

Something has my girls attention !

As we were leaving I spotted this Heron in the water~

 

[Mistwalker]

Cool post as always Pit. I remind myself all summer long that thistle is edible...though I've never eaten it. I hear lots of folks say it tastes similar to celery but tougher. That's cool, I like celery, but I wonder if it tenders up any in a soup. I guess I'll have to break down and find out for myself.

 

[scruffuk]

Nice work Pit. Never tried it myself but I've heard it's not so bad. Am I right in thinking that you can eat thistle heads like globe artichokes too....or am I making that up??

As for the sea 'sparragras, that's good eatin. It's also known as Rock Samphire over here. Costs a fortune to buy in the shops. The TV chefs are always using it.

 

[pitdog]

Cool post as always Pit. I remind myself all summer long that thistle is edible...though I've never eaten it. I hear lots of folks say it tastes similar to celery but tougher. That's cool, I like celery, but I wonder if it tenders up any in a soup. I guess I'll have to break down and find out for myself.

Yeah I wondering the same, if you try it in a soup let me know !

 

[pitdog]

Nice work Pit. Never tried it myself but I've heard it's not so bad. Am I right in thinking that you can eat thistle heads like globe artichokes too....or am I making that up??

As for the sea 'sparragras, that's good eatin. It's also known as Rock Samphire over here. Costs a fortune to buy in the shops. The TV chefs are always using it.

It's expensive to buy over here as well which seems odd as there are loads of it about. I've read it's far less salty if you boil it. How do the TV chefs use it ?

 

[scruffuk]

I think it's both the laborious harvesting and glamorization by said chefs that has resulted in its expense. From what i understand it's pretty common place in some southern coastal parts esp. Cornwall.

They often blanch or steam it, similar to aspargras, and serve with butter.
I've also seen it pickled before.

 

[pitdog]

I think it's both the laborious harvesting and glamorization by said chefs that has resulted in its expense. From what i understand it's pretty common place in some southern coastal parts esp. Cornwall.

They often blanch or steam it, similar to aspargras, and serve with butter.
I've also seen it pickled before.

Thanks buddy, just did a google search and found this recipe~

1/2 pound fresh sea asparagus

1 shallot, minced

2 ounces butter

lemon juice to taste



Clean and soak asparagus for 1 hour in cold water. Drain, then steam or blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain. Sweat (sauté on very low heat) shallot in butter for 5 minutes; do not allow to burn. Add asparagus to pan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn mixture out of the pan, sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.



Some other recipes on the site as well !

http://www.westcoastseaweed.com/seabean/recipes.htm