Hawthorne wood? | Cookshack

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Being in the nursery business, I sometimes run into different woods.
Has anyone ever used Hawthorne? I just got a piece of log and after it dries a bit more, I will give it a try.
Always nice to try something different.

Thanks..................
Greg

11/2/044:44 PM

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Never heard tell of it, but we have a town here in North Central Florida named Hawthorne - and now I know how they got their name.

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'Course it could be named after Nathaniel Hawthorne...

Haven't seen hawthorne in the usual lists, but here's something from http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/hawthorne.htm

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The young hawthorne leaves can be used as a safe, and non-nicotine tobacco substitute for those who desire to quite smoking. Enhance the flavor and help heal the throat by adding yarrow, mint, coltsfoot or mullein.

Chewing the hawthorne leaf has been known for centuries as a safe way to give nourishment, revive energy, and a feeling of well-being. That is why it can be used to treat those who have problems with apprehension, insomnia and despondency. Chewing hawthorne leaves takes away that ï¿½tummy grumbleï¿½ when youï¿½re hungry. That is why the hawthorne became known as the ï¿½bread and cheeseï¿½ tree, giving as much sustenance as a plate of bread and cheese.

The hawthorne leaf-buds are good cooked (10 to 20 minutes) and have a similar taste to lima beans. They make a great addition to chilis and soups.

Hawthorne wood is more prized than oak wood for wood fires, as it burns very hot. A hawthorne wood fire can produce fire that can melt pig iron.

Be careful, wouldn't want to melt your smoker

11/4/0410:06 PM

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tjr,

They don't teach that much history here. Ain't never heard tell of Nathaniel Hawthorne either - I'll bet!

Yo-al be good! And don't chew them thar Hawthorne leaves before smoking - food that is.

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