I have always loved Tony Joe White's
Song POLK {POKE} SALAD ANNIE..
What in the world is Poke Salad you ask....
I did a little research and it turns out to be an interesting lil weed...
I did a little research and it turns out to be an interesting lil weed...
did a great post on the plant....
Has a great Poke Salat trivia section!
The Poke weed is actually a herb that is said to be very toxic.
Southern cooks boil it three times before making into a dish..
The Poke weed is actually a herb that is said to be very toxic.
Southern cooks boil it three times before making into a dish..
What ever you do DO NOT EAT THE BERRIES...