[Sca-cooks] sumac

[Elaine Koogler]

Well...if that's the case, I've got several bushes full of the stuff in my
woods...and it grows wild all over our area.  If you folks think it's ok to
cook with, let me know and I'll make that my gift to the goodies exchange!  I
can even leave it on the stems so you can see what it looks like...I've been
using it for decorative purposes as it is quite lovely when dried.

Kiri

Stefan li Rous wrote:

> > Sumac isn't that poison,or an irritant.               .chirhart  (Or is
> > there a safe kind)
>
> The red sumac is safe to use as a seasoning or to make a tea with. I
> know I've bought it locally. I've also bought it from the Pepperer's
> Guild at Pennsic.
>
> The type of sumac you do NOT want to use, is poison sumac. The
> berries from this sumac are white. This plant, both the leaves
> and the berries have effects similar to poison ivy and poison oak.
> Do NOT use poison sumac for cooking.
>
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Elaine Koogler

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