On 07/21/2013 03:34 PM, W. Baker wrote:
> Julie Bove > wrote:
>
> : "Todd" > wrote in message
> : > Hi Nick, Billy, and Big,
> : >
> : > Thank you for the feed back. I am wondering if maybe since these
> : > are not standard turnips (they are Golder Globe) and regular
> : > purple turnips taste like stale radishes, that maybe my
> : > greens are more pungent. I hope the bulbs come out okay.
> : >
> : > -T
>
> : What? Purple turnips don't taste like stale radishes! I love raw turnips.
> : Don't like them cooked. But then I don't like a lot of vegetables when
> : cooked. The taste changes and not always for the better.
>
>
> I use them peeled in stews in place of potatoesand they , certainly don't
> taste lik stale or any other kinds of radishes. I have heard of usign
> them mashed withpotatoes to reduce the carb density, but have never tried
> them that way.
>
> Wendy
>

Hi Wendy,

How fresh were yours? The "Bland" taste may be how old mine were
by the time I cooked them (store bought).

Also, what was the diameter of your? ("Supposedly", little ones
taste better.)

-T