She got me a Sumac start.

[baymule]

@Smart Red you ought to try the sumac seeds. I am trying it, it is tart, sorta reminds me of lemon pepper. Why not just buy the lemon pepper? Because I like the idea of our land providing for us, even by an unwanted plant. Even better that I did nothing but pick it.

 

[Smart Red]

I was planning on trying them. Might as well eat what bugs me.

 

[MontyJ]

I missed this whole thread on Sumac! At first I thought it was somebody mis-identifying a plant, but nope. They really meant Sumac. I hate that crap. It grows everywhere! And now I discover people are eating it? And it makes good Sumac-ade? I'll pass. Just pass me the creole seasoning and a few lemons.

 

[valley ranch]

Greetings Monty,
That crap, as you called it, it turns out,is a valued item. It's best value is in cooking, If you happen to be blessed or cursed with, take advantage. As for the creole seasoning, that sound like: I'll have some too.

Richard

 

[MontyJ]

I'll have to keep a closer eye on the local Sumac. I don't recall any having red berries, but I don't pay much attention to it.

 

[hoodat]

Sumac is a very adaptable plant. I often see it growing wherever it can in the inner cities. Abandoned lots often have it growing there. The locals seldom know they have a useful plant growing right under their noses.

 

[buckabucka]

I missed thin sumac thread as well. There is a bunch growing down the road, but I never harvested any because I didn't know which varieties are called "poison sumac".

It is exciting to see the sumac recipes. I get it at the natural food store, but the only way I've used it is on za'atar bread, which I love. I'll need to try out some new recipes now!

 

[valley ranch]

Hi, Poison Sumac is not a Sumac at all ~And it has White berries.

There is also Junk or Chinese Sumac that will become a tree if given a chance but has no use full berries that I know of, it grows wild in Nevada and can produce nice wood.

Oak leaf Sumac has the flavor but not the volume and type of berries.

There are a couple types that have the proper type, STAG HORN SUMAC will grow well in the US.

The seeds sprout with difficulty but it can be done.

 

[valley ranch]

Hi MontiJ ~ you guys look happy ```

 

[valley ranch]

Poison Oak has white berries ~ Methinks ```