Radishes. What is the draw here?

[DDave]

Place a Tbsp of fresh or dried line needles in a tea strainer. Pour freshly boiled water over the needles, cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten it you like.

Thanks! Great info!

Careful with the pine needle tea. A pine tree is not a pine tree and some are poisonous. If you read carefully between the lines, some leaves will be more...popular...in states that outlaw abortion. Might even call it plan "C".

Thanks for the word of caution.

This site has a post covering the topic.

EDIT: There's no way I'm going to let this word go unused..... So I guess it comes down to "Being careful which Pinus you're using!"

 

[Squiby]

Careful with the pine needle tea. A pine tree is not a pine tree and some are poisonous. If you read carefully between the lines, some leaves will be more...popular...in states that outlaw abortion. Might even call it plan "C".

Yes. Not to be taken when pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Avoid cypress, yews and Norfolk pines. Always be cautious, research and know your species and what they are exposed to before harvesting any wild herbs.

I have wonderful majestic White Pines on my property where no pesticides, herbicides or non organic fertilisers are used. Pine needle tea is a pantry staple for me through the cold and flu seasons.

 

[Deleted Member 1643]

As Paracelcsus tells us:

All things are poison, and nothing is without poison; but the dose makes it clear that a thing is not a poison

Pine needles is getting far afield. (Enjoyed spruce tips in German sour beer.)

Just dropped by to report a bad radish experience. Even the tops were hot. That should have been a clue. Local, too. No fun eating this one like an apple.

 

[Buzzbomb Almighty]

Just dropped by to report a bad radish experience. Even the tops were hot. That should have been a clue. Local, too. No fun eating this one like an apple.

Have you tried peeling the skin off? That might help.

 

[Deleted Member 1643]

Have you tried peeling the skin off?

Thanks, but too much food prep.

 

[2 Cycle]

radishes dipped in ranch dressing may sound appealing, but i urge caution. At first, the ranch will empower your bite, then once the milk cream of the dressing wears off the peppery heat of the radish will unleash hot hell into your mouth. You have been warned

 

[Squiby]

At first, the ranch will empower your bite, then once the milk cream of the dressing wears off the peppery heat of the radish will unleash hot hell into your mouth.

^^^ THIS is what I live for!!!

 

[Madri-Gal]

Fine, I retract the carrots in lieu of this Rad Dish!

Garlic Roasted Radishes!

I'm going to try this as soon as the radishes are ready to harvest. Just put more seeds out for the next batch.

 

[Tranquility]

While it might better fit in one of the vegan/vegetarian threads, this one seems to have the zeitgeist for it. Quick quiz, if you have a cohort that is more physically active, drinks (alcohol) less and smokes less than another cohort, what one change can you make to (statistically) increase their risk of cancer, allergies and mental illness?

Make 'em vegetarians.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0088278&type=printable

Abstract:

Population-based studies have consistently shown that our diet has an influence on health. Therefore, the aim of our study was to analyze differences between different dietary habit groups in terms of health-related variables. The sample used for this cross-sectional study was taken from the Austrian Health Interview Survey AT-HIS 2006/07. In a first step, subjects were matched according to their age, sex, and socioeconomic status (SES). After matching, the total number of subjects included in the analysis was 1320 (N = 330 for each form of diet – vegetarian, carnivorous diet rich in fruits and vegetables,carnivorous diet less rich in meat, and carnivorous diet rich in meat). Analyses of variance were conducted controlling for lifestyle factors in the following domains: health (self-assessed health, impairment, number of chronic conditions, vascular risk), health care (medical treatment, vaccinations, preventive check-ups), and quality of life. In addition, differences concerning the presence of 18 chronic conditions were analyzed by means of Chi-square tests. Overall, 76.4% of all subjects were female. 40.0% of the individuals were younger than 30 years, 35.4% between 30 and 49 years, and 24.0% older than 50years. 30.3% of the subjects had a low SES, 48.8% a middle one, and 20.9% had a high SES. Our results revealed that a vegetarian diet is related to a lower BMI and less frequent alcohol consumption. Moreover, our results showed that a vegetarian diet is associated with poorer health (higher incidences of cancer, allergies, and mental health disorders), a higher need for health care, and poorer quality of life. Therefore, public health programs are needed in order to reduce the health risk due to nutritional factor.
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[Obviously, the study does not claim changing to a vegetarian diet will cause bad things; but that bad things are correlated with a vegetarian diet. My "quiz" was facetious in an attempt to draw you in.]

 

[stressed]

i loved radishes and scallions as a kid in canada. we hadn't heard of peppers yet.
a little salt, a little butter .

now if i look at a raddish or scallion i burp. if i eat a scallion, my stomach makes me pay.

getting old sucks. thank god for pot.

 

[2 Cycle]

a co worker suggested some in this thread may actually be addicted to ranch dressing

 

[Madri-Gal]

a co worker suggested some in this thread may actually be addicted to ranch dressing

Gosh, don't some people say silly things?

 

[Squiby]

a co worker suggested some in this thread may actually be addicted to ranch dressing

I never purchase prepared dressings or mixes because I tend to avoid preservatives, other chemicals and unhealthy ingredients and a delicious healthy dressing only takes a minute to make. Although I don't often make a ranch type of dressing, I can say that I'm likely completely addicted to my Green Goddess dressing and a Blue Cheese dressing that I make often. My second preference for dressing would be a Greek dressing. Yummmm.

Maybe we aren't addicted specifically to "Ranch" dressing. Maybe we're just addicted to dressings period.

Is addiction a bad thing?

 

[Madri-Gal]

I never purchase prepared dressings or mixes because I tend to avoid preservatives, other chemicals and unhealthy ingredients and a delicious healthy dressing only takes a minute to make. Although I don't often make a ranch type of dressing, I can say that I'm likely completely addicted to my Green Goddess dressing and a Blue Cheese dressing that I make often. My second preference for dressing would be a Greek dressing. Yummmm.

Maybe we aren't addicted specifically to "Ranch" dressing. Maybe we're just addicted to dressings period.

Is addiction a bad thing?

I think it's funny that this thread is so popular people that aren't even on FC know about it, and are making comments. Looks like a win for radishes. Good advertising for sure, and I bet ranch dressing doesn't suffer from the idea that it's so good with radishes that it's addicting. I'm sure word about your Green Goddess dressing is also being spread about, @Squiby . When people have radishes on their mind, the radish talk seems to take over. Good job radishes. Good job dressing. The word is out.

 

[Squiby]

this thread is so popular people that aren't even on FC know about it, and are making comments.

@2 Cycle always starts the best threads!

 

[Madri-Gal]

@2 Cycle always starts the best threads!

For sure! It's a gift. I'm loving this thread! Can't wait for the radishes to be done.

 

[Baron23]

our results showed that a vegetarian diet is associated with poorer health (higher incidences of cancer, allergies, and mental health disorders), a higher need for health care, and poorer quality of life.

Perhaps that one negative impact is more correlation than causation! haha

Pass me the steak, please! haha

 

[Squiby]

Can't wait for the radishes to be done.

In the interim, while you wait for your radish roots to grow and swell to cherry orbs of spicy goodness you can sprout your extra seeds. Radish sprouts are awesome on a salad, with or without Ranch dressing.

 

[Squiby]

I trust everyone has had their daily radish ration, or will before the day's end.

 

[TheThriftDrifter]

Just ate some two week old home made fermented kimchi(mostly daikon radish with carrot,salt and spices)

Had it on home made sour dough loaf with a slice of cheese.

My favorite way to get my daily dose of radish. Fantastic.

 

[Ramahs]

a co worker suggested some in this thread may actually be addicted to ranch dressing

I love radishes...can't stand ranch dressing.

 

[Buzzbomb Almighty]

I've never had ranch dressing with radishes, but it (or sometimes blue cheese dressing) is great for dipping hot wings.

 

[CastIronHits]

Tame the bite and extend storage by pickling your radishes. These are great in soups.

https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-pickled-radishes/

 

[Madri-Gal]

Tame the bite and extend storage by pickling your radishes. These are great in soups.

https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-pickled-radishes/

Copied the recipe, @CastIronHits. I'll be making these soon. Thanks for posting.

 

[Buzzbomb Almighty]

I had wings tonight, and washed up a few radishes to try in the ranch dressing; it isn't all that good. Great with wings, meh on radishes. My choice is still to daintily dip them in salt.