Andy Rodker

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Posted: 01 Apr 2021


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Cardoon and fence

Cardoon and fence
HFF everyone (the fence is there in the background ... just visible!)
Cardoons are edible but I don't recall ever eating them in England (I do know they were popular in the middle ages and later). I guess they must have some similarity to their cousin the artichoke. They are eaten here these days in Spain; but I'm not sure what part of the plant is eaten nor how it's cooked. I suppose I should Google it. I'll report back later!
Got it! It's the stems of the leaves that are blanched and the end result is a little bit like braised celery (apparantly) www.youtube.com/watch?v=twVdHnc_IM8
Another roadside find.
Latest info Actually more likely to be MILK THISTLE, but very closely related to Cardoon and the French even call it Chardon Marie.

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 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club has replied
Yes. Thank you, Isabel. It seems that cardoons come in many shapes and sizes!!!
Please bring some of the cheese with you when you visit!
3 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club has replied
I will !
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
!!!! Great!!!!
3 years ago.
 Annalia S.
Annalia S. club has replied
Yes, they are winter produce, like artichokes. I have never tried the canned stuff but somehow ... I doubt they would stand up to the fresh stuff ...
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club has replied
I looked at the stuff in jars and it didn't look particularly appetising. I will wait until I have a chance to try the fresh stuff next winter!
3 years ago.

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