Yummy fruit of the past?

[Pullstart 66,683]

Anyone ever tried this stuff?  I have heard about picking it on hot and dry days and soaking it in water for a day.  I’m sure it would be amazing!  It was a little alarming on the day I chewed on it, I asked a tree guy what it was and he thought it was poison sumac!

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,139]

  I’m sure it’s an acquired taste (that I won’t ever have!) 

  

[8ntruck 7,815]

I think that is called sumac.

[adsm08 3,190]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

he thought it was poison sumac!

 

28 minutes ago, 8ntruck said:

I think that is called sumac.

 

Well the "poison" versions of things got their names because they looked like other benign plants but caused a bad reaction when touched.

[ri702bill 9,377]

What could possibly go wrong here???

[Wayne0 1,182]

You are a crazy MF to bite something that you don't know about! We have Sumac here and I won't go near it other than to cut it down!. JMO!

[953 nut 59,859]

Kevin,              I can understand the first taste test but why did you take a second bite after spitting out your first?   As I remember it the poison sumac grew in wet swampy areas so you will probably not have to have your stomach pumped.           

[SylvanLakeWH 28,363]

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,139]

23 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Yeah, wondering if I should move this thread to the Bumps & Bruises section 

[ri702bill 9,377]

28 minutes ago, Sparky said:

Yeah, wondering if I should move this thread to the Bumps & Bruises section 

Wait for it.... wait for it......

[ebinmaine 72,498]

It's IMMEDIATELY obvious that this IS NOT the poisonous version of sumac. 

Wrong color berries.  

 

 

Poison Sumac vs. Staghorn Sumac: The Major Differences https://share.google/hnbOo4jjLGA1gQnmB

 

 

Imagine all the great things folks miss out on because of having no willingness to try new experiences.  

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,139]

8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

It's IMMEDIATELY obvious that this IS NOT the poisonous version of sumac. 

Wrong color berries.  

 

Poison Sumac vs. Staghorn Sumac: The Major Differences https://share.google/hnbOo4jjLGA1gQnmB

 

Imagine all the great things folks miss out on because of having no willingness to try new experiences.  

 

 

 I saw nothing in that article that talked about consuming it, I personally have a sensitive stomach and WOULD NOT try it. 
 

[ebinmaine 72,498]

Just now, Sparky said:

 I saw nothing in that article that talked about consuming it, I personally have a sensitive stomach and WOULD NOT try it. 
 

 

I've never tried it raw. Given correct preparation I'd give it a go.  

 

[HyperPete 872]

We used to make sumacaid in boy scout camp.

[SylvanLakeWH 28,363]

3 minutes ago, HyperPete said:

We used to make sumacaid in boy scout camp.

So, if sumac is the main ingredient in Sumacaid, then do I want to know what's in Gatorade??? 

[ebinmaine 72,498]

4 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

So, if sumac is the main ingredient in Sumacaid, then do I want to know what's in Gatorade??? 

 

Gates. 

 

[Beap52 1,408]

Wowsers! The way this thread started I was about  to order sympathy flowers.  Now it's time to hear the results of soaking and  sugaring and drinking.  

[Pullstart 66,683]

1 hour ago, Beap52 said:

Wowsers! The way this thread started I was about  to order sympathy flowers.  Now it's time to hear the results of soaking and  sugaring and drinking.  

I can’t wait!

[Achto 29,386]

10 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

if sumac is the main ingredient in Sumacaid, then do I want to know what's in Gatorade?

 

And how do they make baby oil???

[Pullstart 66,683]

1 minute ago, Achto said:

 

And how do they make baby oil???

Squish babies?

[SylvanLakeWH 28,363]

[Handy Don 14,032]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

Squish babies?

The last time I held a “squishy” a baby, it wasn’t oil that I got all over me. 🤣

Edited Tuesday at 12:39 PM by Handy Don

[Pullstart 66,683]

On 7/21/2025 at 7:04 PM, 953 nut said:

Kevin,              I can understand the first taste test but why did you take a second bite after spitting out your first?   As I remember it the poison sumac grew in wet swampy areas so you will probably not have to have your stomach pumped.           

The texture is not amazing.  The taste, is so wonderful!  It’s supposed to be in the 90’s today and it should be picked hot and dry.  If time allows..

[squonk 43,752]

On 7/21/2025 at 7:08 PM, SylvanLakeWH said:

[Pullstart 66,683]

I was at the local restaurant food supply today, Gordon Food Service.  Guess what I found?  Ground sumac.  C’mon guys, live a little.  Lick the wallpaper once in a while.