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[CindyinSD]

Salsify

" Salsify belongs to the dandelion family and is also known as the 'oyster plant' because of its faintly oystery flavor when cooked (though there's some debate on that front). Salsify can be boiled, mashed, or fried like a potato, and it makes a yummy addition to soups and stews."

" What does it taste like? Salsify is nicknamed the “oyster plant” because it has an oyster-like taste. However, it doesn't quite stop there. Albert Bartlett describes it as like a “mild artichoke with a trace of liquorice”."

" Young salsify roots can be eaten raw if sliced thinly or grated, but more commonly both types of salsify are boiled, steamed, fried, baked or pureed into soups. ... Both the young shoots and the flowers can be eaten."

I always think oysters taste like whatever you dip them in.

 

[R2elk]

I always think oysters taste like whatever you dip them in.

My mother loved her oyster soup. I did not care for oysters. I also don't care for licorice so there is no need for me to be trying salsify.

 

[N F C]

Not big on the oysters here either. Although, if someone buries them in the Thanksgiving dressing I don't mind.

 

[R2elk]

Not big on the oysters here either. Although, if someone buries them in the Thanksgiving dressing I don't mind.

I don't want extra surprises in my stuffing.

 

[N F C]

I don't want extra surprises in my stuffing.

Just think of them as the toy surprise in your box of Cracker Jacks

 

[R2elk]

Just think of them as the toy surprise in your box of Cracker Jacks

No thanks, it is bad enough to have to pick the olives off of a pizza that someone else had to have.

 

[alwaysthere4chickens]

" Salsify belongs to the dandelion family and is also known as the 'oyster plant' because of its faintly oystery flavor when cooked (though there's some debate on that front). Salsify can be boiled, mashed, or fried like a potato, and it makes a yummy addition to soups and stews."

" What does it taste like? Salsify is nicknamed the “oyster plant” because it has an oyster-like taste. However, it doesn't quite stop there. Albert Bartlett describes it as like a “mild artichoke with a trace of liquorice”."

" Young salsify roots can be eaten raw if sliced thinly or grated, but more commonly both types of salsify are boiled, steamed, fried, baked or pureed into soups. ... Both the young shoots and the flowers can be eaten."

I have seen lots of bugs on salsify, I don't know if i would want to eat one from my yard even after washing.
Dandelions can also be eaten.
"Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and serve as an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate and small amounts of other B vitamins (1)."

 

[alwaysthere4chickens]

Hi, I live in Casper Wyoming. And it's nice to know that there are some people who are also raising chickens here, We've got ten new pullets in this nice weather. They are my new best friends!
I also really like your photos, @R2elk

 

[R2elk]

I have seen lots of bugs on salsify, I don't know if i would want to eat one from my yard even after washing.
Dandelions can also be eaten.
"Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and serve as an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate and small amounts of other B vitamins (1)."

It is the salsify root that is of most interest for eating. Bugs are everywhere and on everything. There are always some kind of bugs on the plants in my garden. It doesn't stop me from grazing in the garden without washing anything.

 

[R2elk]

I also really like your photos, @R2elk

Thank you.