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melengic
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morning glory
2009-10-12 16:43:50 UTC
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Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of dried
berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec from a Turkish
grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I could look them up on the
internet. However, there is scarce reference except possibly as an
ingredient to be ground up and added to coffee. As I don't drink coffee this
isn't much use!

Any ideas?

Regards, MG
Sacha
2009-10-12 16:54:41 UTC
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On 2009-10-12 17:43:50 +0100, "morning glory"
Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of
dried berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec from
a Turkish grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I could look
them up on the internet. However, there is scarce reference except
possibly as an ingredient to be ground up and added to coffee. As I
don't drink coffee this isn't much use!
Any ideas?
Regards, MG
According to an online Turkish dictionary, it's the fruit of the
hackberry., Celtis occidentalils. Apparently, the Dakotas used the
berries for flavouring meat. I'd be cautious, however!
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/plants/hackberry.html
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Sacha
Giusi
2009-10-12 17:05:32 UTC
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Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for?
According to an online Turkish dictionary, it's the fruit >of the >
hackberry., Celtis occidentalils. Apparently, the >Dakotas used the >
berries for flavouring meat. I'd be >cautious, however!>
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/plants/hackberry.html
Yes, look what happened to the Dakotas.
Sacha
2009-10-12 22:48:11 UTC
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Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for?
According to an online Turkish dictionary, it's the fruit >of the >
hackberry., Celtis occidentalils. Apparently, the >Dakotas used the >
berries for flavouring meat. I'd be >cautious, however!>
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/plants/hackberry.html
Yes, look what happened to the Dakotas.
I'll bite...........
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Sacha
morning glory
2009-10-12 21:04:13 UTC
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From: "Sacha" <***@nowhere.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: melengic
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Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of dried
berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec from a
Turkish grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I could look
them up on the internet. However, there is scarce reference except
possibly as an ingredient to be ground up and added to coffee. As I don't
drink coffee this isn't much use!
Any ideas?
Regards, MG
According to an online Turkish dictionary, it's the fruit of the
hackberry., Celtis occidentalils. Apparently, the Dakotas used the
berries for flavouring meat. I'd be cautious, however!
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/plants/hackberry.html
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Sacha
Thanks, Sacha. I did try eating one and it tasted a bit peppery and
aromatic. Maybe I will try grinding them up and using in a marinade.

Regards, MG
Sacha
2009-10-12 22:47:59 UTC
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2009-10-13 22:06:54 UTC
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Sacha
2009-10-13 22:21:37 UTC
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On 2009-10-13 23:06:54 +0100, "morning glory"
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Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of
dried berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec from
a Turkish grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I could look
them up on the internet. However, there is scarce reference except
possibly as an ingredient to be ground up and added to coffee. As I
don't drink coffee this isn't much use!
Any ideas?
Regards, MG
According to an online Turkish dictionary, it's the fruit of the
hackberry., Celtis occidentalils. Apparently, the Dakotas used the
berries for flavouring meat. I'd be cautious, however!
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/plants/hackberry.html
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Sacha
Thanks, Sacha. I did try eating one and it tasted a bit peppery and
aromatic. Maybe I will try grinding them up and using in a marinade.
Regards, MG
NB Nothing was said about possible hallucinogenic properties. See you... ;-))
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Sacha
Do you want to know a secret? Truth is, I don't understand the Dakotas
reference. Gosh, have I got hallucinogenic berries?
Regards, MG
All I know is the Dakotas were an Indian tribe in the, er, Dakotas.
I'm waiting for Giusi to tell us what happened to 'em. ;-))
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Sacha
morning glory
2009-10-13 23:23:52 UTC
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Post by Sacha
Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of
dried berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec
from a Turkish grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I
could look them up on the internet. However, there is scarce
reference except possibly as an ingredient to be ground up and added
to coffee. As I don't drink coffee this isn't much use!
Any ideas?
Regards, MG
According to an online Turkish dictionary, it's the fruit of the
hackberry., Celtis occidentalils. Apparently, the Dakotas used the
berries for flavouring meat. I'd be cautious, however!
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/plants/hackberry.html
--
Sacha
Thanks, Sacha. I did try eating one and it tasted a bit peppery and
aromatic. Maybe I will try grinding them up and using in a marinade.
Regards, MG
NB Nothing was said about possible hallucinogenic properties. See you... ;-))
--
Sacha
Do you want to know a secret? Truth is, I don't understand the Dakotas
reference. Gosh, have I got hallucinogenic berries?
Regards, MG
All I know is the Dakotas were an Indian tribe in the, er, Dakotas. I'm
waiting for Giusi to tell us what happened to 'em. ;-))
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Sacha
Shows how stupid I am. I thought it was the band (hence reference to the
song - 'Do you want to know a secret?')

MG
Giusi
2009-10-14 08:50:14 UTC
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Post by morning glory
Do you want to know a secret? Truth is, I don't understand the Dakotas
reference. Gosh, have I got hallucinogenic berries?
Regards, MG
All I know is the Dakotas were an Indian tribe in the, er, Dakotas. I'm
waiting for Giusi to tell us what happened to 'em.
They were all killed. Genocide by the conquering Europeans.
c***@gmail.com
2014-04-28 13:27:37 UTC
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Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of dried
berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec from a Turkish
grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I could look them up on the
internet. However, there is scarce reference except possibly as an
ingredient to be ground up and added to coffee. As I don't drink coffee this
isn't much use!
Any ideas?
Regards, MG
haha - I have done exactly the some thing that you did... 5 years ago! thought i'd leave them soaking in water and see if they're sweet at all for cereal or something.. did you manage to find a good use for them?

I am also thinking of grinding them in my coffee grinder and trying a cuppa melengic tea/coffee ?
j***@gmail.com
2014-05-13 16:58:45 UTC
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Post by morning glory
Does anyone know what melengic can be used for? They are a kind of dried
berry and resemble green peppercorns. I bought some on spec from a Turkish
grocers (seduced by the pretty colour), thinking I could look them up on the
internet. However, there is scarce reference except possibly as an
ingredient to be ground up and added to coffee. As I don't drink coffee this
isn't much use!
Any ideas?
Regards, MG
We just use to eat them like nuts of so, Have not seen them for a long time
I love to eat them

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