Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'm staying with my dandelion and chard. I've never seen a poke. Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:13:14 Re: POKE Everything I have heard about Poke states that the roots, leaves and berries are deadly , fatal if eaten. Only the new shoots that are boiled twice with the water thrown out are safe. There are so many other safe greens to eat, why take a chance with Poke. It's like wild mushrooms. Every season people die from picking and eating the wild poison mushrooms. It is just not worth the chance. Deanna in Colorado ********************************************************************** @ <%40> , " maxium62001 " <maxium62001 wrote: > > To be very frank and honest, I would leave this stuff alone, if you are > unsure of the preparation. I have eaten it several time, while going > through the Carolinas and Georgia. Someone made it for me, when I first > came to Texas, many years ago, but it was floating in bacon grease. I > can't see where poke could offer any more nutrition than any other > green, and is the danger worth it? I love all greens, but I surely > wouldn't go out of my way to mess with it. Let the birds have it. > Blessings, Jack > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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