Got an unusual phone call during the evening from Por requesting food from the garden.
Turns out that Pors humble upbringing meant that as a kid he would often eat food from the garden. He still likes eating this kind of thin 'tree root' that grows beside some of the trees here. Basically, if you can find a fresh root, they are perfectly good for eating.
The green and yellow inside proves that the root is good. If the root crumbles easily then its rotten through, no good.
All you need to do is simply wash and slice (you can boil). I gave them a good wash, cos I've seen the dogs round that tree fairly often.... :D
Yes, my father in law is a strange guy. He loves his 'tree root chews'. I can't argue, he is in good health, plus his mother is approaching 90, and is fit as a flea.
I've had some strange things to eat in the village but this looks tame in comparison to larve or rotten eggs. Doesn't look real tasty though.
I definitely would much rather eat some root any day of the week.
Posted by: Talen | August 29, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Ben has Por gone barking mad, next you'll be telling me he eats insects. Next time put a slice of Dutch Edam cheese with the Dutch Elm bark, should make a nice combo.
Posted by: Martyn | August 29, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Talen - Not seen any insects around the dinner table here thankfully, I'd rather chew on twigs as well I reckon..
Martyn, LOL. He is a nutter.
Posted by: Ben Shingleton | August 30, 2009 at 01:24 AM
Out of interest, did you try it? Might be really nice. Though of course it could some mild narcotic, might be why he likes it so much.
Posted by: Wotchit321 | September 02, 2009 at 12:02 PM