Comments | branwyn: Chokecherries

branwyn

Chokecherries

Jul 25, 2012 00:36

Also known as "wild cherries". A weird berry, kinda bitter, kinda sour, technically "astringent" I think? But once that bitter taste hits you, it sorta fades, and then they are just nice and sweet and sour and refreshing and delicious! The pits and leaves are poisonous. And... the berries make delicious jelly. But... also very good, nuanced dry ( Read more... )

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keenman July 25 2012, 08:24:29 UTC

Could I come over and try one?

branwyn July 25 2012, 14:47:42 UTC

*chuckles* Try a berry? You could, I suppose, seems a long way to go for a berry. Maybe you should come try the jelly or the wine instead. :)

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branwyn July 25 2012, 17:50:21 UTC

Or maybe you can find one near you:

http://www.djroger.com/schubert%20chokecherry.htm

This particular type - Schubert Chokecherry - is very commonly used in landscaping because of its attractive purple foliage... not to mention fairly compact size and that chokecherries in general are very hardy plants that are native to just about everywhere in North America.

B.

tehpyrex July 26 2012, 01:13:45 UTC

Oooh! I'd try the wine! :)

branwyn July 26 2012, 21:51:57 UTC

I have high hopes! I am sure it can be arranged that you are around when one of the (probably only 10-12 bottles) is opened. :) I must also save one for my parents' anniversary, as it turns out (unbeknownst to me at the time) they were picked on my parents' anniversary... when I called my mom for a jelly recipe she was excited that I called for her anniversary. Doh!

B.