Great video, oh and greetings from Ireland. I don't know if the common European Sow Thistle has invaded Canada & USA, Sonchus Oleraceus it is much more succulent and less spiny/spiky, if you thinly slice the roots along with thin slices of Burdock ( Arctium Lappa) and the same sliced Dandelion root ( Taraxacum Officinale) cook as you did your thistle root it makes for a good side dish with fish etc. Sow Thistle stems and de-spiked leaves are good too.

I have enjoyed spring thistles as a juice. Fresh clean leaves, packed into the blender with a pear or other fruit (and herbs) and water. Blend well, then strain thru a cloth and enjoy. Thank you for the other suggestions.

I discovered that Chinese blackbean sauce does a good job at hiding strong flavors of certain greens. Its affordable, so worth a try.

Good video! Just now found it. All aspects are appreciated. The knowledge, labor, honesty, humor, relaxing background music, bravery I will certainly munch on some young thistles this spring along with my violets, creeping Charlie, hen bit, dandelion, clovers, oh so bitter burdock, and other backyard monstrosities as well as garden experiments. It's really tough to get food that is tasty or caloric enough without some major cheating

I also discovered that they were delightfully scented this summer!

I must say you cured me of my curiosity for thistle. I might try the puree.

We live in the Rocky Mountains. The county just sent us a weed warning. Yep. We have about an acre of Bee Balm with some thistle mixed with it. Then the occasional lone thistles that have blown. The letter stated that our county considers them noxious and that we have to kill them. I DONT SPRAT ANY CHEMICALS on my 8 acres. No way. I also have edibles and medicinals from my property....I have a glorious assortment! I am soooo angry about this letter! I actually believe they have misidentified my bee balm as thistle because they haven't actually walked up to the flowers. At any rate...the letter told us we will be fined and they will spray if we don't.

yet another entertaining and informative video! I love seeing what you guys are up to. Thanks for sharing

Thank you!!!❤

Thank you for your thistle knowledge 💜Loved the tastings at the end 💜

Stems are tender before the flower starts to form.

I have thistle growing for the first time outside my house. Besides knowing now that I can eat them, I wanted to ask what is the best way to preserve some of the flowers while they are so colorful and beautiful? I've always loved how beautiful the flower look.

I'd say you're good sports to give it a real trial. I'm sure many things improve with experiment.

What about roasting the root and making tea? And a big thank you!!

The purée

We call it Italian thistle and we have a ton of them. I don't know what to do other than pickling the buds. That's why I am here.

Loved this vid… I’ve just subbed. Hi 😉

Chewy root? Did you peel them first?

Wow, I have a lot in my new place. I was fighting with some of them today. Think I’ll start eating them instead.

Thankyou for sharing. What about stir fried flowers?

I’ve had to fight my Son and Husband to try to keep my thistles in my yard! I sent them both this video! Lol

seeing thistle is related to artichoke I wonder if you pickled thistle the same way people pickle artichokes if the taste would be awesome?

Just seen a video from someone else, they peeled the outer skin off and then sliced like a cuke to remove the ‘vines’ I guess that’s in there. He also added salt and pepper to it. The pant was also bigger than the one you shown. It’s was almost 2 feet and the stalk was much bigger/thicker. A year ago. But hopefully you still get updates on new comments lol😅

You have to peel the stalk

Can they be used for any kind of medical uses ?

I'm in tx. The thistle flowers here aren't fluffy. I sautee my greens or boil in a stew. I've only tried the leaves. Btw, why not make the leaves and stems into a pesto? Ud be using raw leaves and get more nutrients that way

I want to use this plant and leaves and flowers as feed in my poultry farm how reasonable would it be?

I just pulled all mine up. I hate to do it but I can't walk barefoot in my yard with these and that was my priority. I am sure the other edibles will take up the slack. Shame about the viciousness on my toes.

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… I’m guessing this particular thistle doesn’t have medicinal benefits as does the Milk Thistle … ? … since you liked the purée, I would suggest making it into a pesto …

And all fleshy parts 🤣

Fun I'll try it