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Mon 27-Sep-10
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Heather E
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I've just been checking out the Richard Maybe book 'Food for Free' as it comes highly recommend by various Forumites.  The question is - should I go for the latest paperback edition, as being the most up to date, or opt for the pocket-size Collins Gem version, as being more handy when out and about? Does anyone have the Collins Gem version?  What do you think of it?  I've just reserved the 2007 paperback version at my library so I can check this out,  but sadly there is no copy of the pocket version available. 

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Mon 27-Sep-10
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I just bought the Gem version and was a bit disappointed.  A bit short on info I felt - the paperback would, I hope, have more useful information for the townie like me.

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Mon 27-Sep-10
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Heather, Fiona likes the Gem version but has not seen the paperback version. So take Lyn's comments on board.

F said that she thought that John Wight's Hedgerow is the pick of the crop (a HFW title) but it does cost a bit more.

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Mon 27-Sep-10
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Thanks, both.  I've currently got the John Wright 'Hedgerow' book on load from the library, and am finding it entertaining reading, but much of the edible stuff he covers is not for me.  I'm looking for something that gives a wider coverage of berries and wild fruits.  Having said that, I may try out 'fat hen' when it is in season again.  I helped to clear a field of the stuff last week (before I read of its spinach-like qualities) - all went on a big bonfire.  angry  However, I think it was well past its best, so perhaps it's just as well I wait for the new stuff.  Had a taste of home-grown hairy bittercress today - reckon it would be real nice on a cheese sandwich.i_am_hungry

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Fat hen is one of those plants which is great in spring when there is not much else around, makes a good addition to the salads.cheers I think there are easier things to pick the rest of the year.

Wed 29-Sep-10
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I have the Gem version, and it is very handy to have in my handbag for quick reference. I'm meaning to get a bigger more detailed book to keep in the house too though, the John Wright hedgerow book is on my amazon wishlist, so who knows, if I have some pennies left at the end of the month (October, that is) I may go for it.

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Wed 29-Sep-10
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Fat hen seeds can be ground into a flour when ripe same as it's relative quinoa

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Wed 29-Sep-10
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Have you tried it? I had read that it could be ground into flour and it is very prolific per acreage, not that you find a whole acre covered in fat hen.whistle

Wed 29-Sep-10
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Quinoa's ok used to grow it for pheasants looks marvellous at this time of year all reds,orange and yellow ,fat hen just hearsay !

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Thu 30-Sep-10
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Has anyone eaten Quinoa?  I know it's supposed to be healthy but the look of it when cooked turns my stomach.  I'd be interested to know if anyone likes it.

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Fri 1-Oct-10
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Sprinkle it with hundreds and thousands , stir , eat , a technicolour dream throat !whistle

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Enough, Seth!  

I'll try that again!

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We've had quinoa a few times. I can't remember what we did with it though whistle.

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But did you like it?

I'll try that again!

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You have to dress the part TA multicoloured layers of llama wool trilby/stetson mongrel hat ,play pan pipes .It's an aquired taste that I didn't aquire once was more than sufficient ! thumbs_down

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