tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post3331879796815665125..comments2024-01-27T03:11:47.638-08:00Comments on Wild Picnic: Pink Pepper (Schinus molle)Johanna Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09268918125129111587noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-31091568950487593652022-01-13T13:53:25.827-08:002022-01-13T13:53:25.827-08:00Hi, I'm hoping someone can help please. I am l...Hi, I'm hoping someone can help please. I am looking for a peppertree with red berries in bloom that I can take a cutting from for a photography shoot in Wellington/Auckland. Could anyone please let me know if there trees are currently fruiting? (Jan, 2022) thanks, Michele<br />Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142923300017842981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-66228603799512253952016-08-22T15:57:27.274-07:002016-08-22T15:57:27.274-07:00I'm in Las Vegas and I have a big beautiful pe...I'm in Las Vegas and I have a big beautiful pepper tree in my front yard. Id like to find a recipe on how to make tea from simmering the leaves in water. Can anyone help me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313866968903740970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-73422718516690532082015-08-01T00:05:11.800-07:002015-08-01T00:05:11.800-07:00My Friends in Blenheim have one of these pink pepp...My Friends in Blenheim have one of these pink pepper trees. I tried them a couple of weeks ago. Very aromatic. We used them in a cream based pasta sauce and the infused wonderfully. I will investigate the tree a little closer next time I'm upAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323821377686592923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-752292222604355632014-12-04T04:54:53.282-08:002014-12-04T04:54:53.282-08:00His neighbour is similarly blessed. I wonder how w...His neighbour is similarly blessed. I wonder how widespread these trees are around New Zealand? I haven't paid attention to them before.<a href="http://insectfree.com/articles/what-is-green-pest-control" rel="nofollow">Insectfree.com</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-35964574602230851682014-12-01T22:38:09.493-08:002014-12-01T22:38:09.493-08:00Pepper trees are spotted across Southern Californi...Pepper trees are spotted across Southern California but not considered evasive here since we don't get a lot of water.Does your region receive generous amounts of rain, if so then maybe you might have a pest on hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-26231410255692777002013-01-21T12:30:19.830-08:002013-01-21T12:30:19.830-08:00I live in California and I love pepper trees. Ther...I live in California and I love pepper trees. There are lots here. I had one in my yard as a child and we had the best tree house in it.. Fond memories! I just purchased a large property with 4 pepper trees on it. They are great for shade! I just found out today that the peppers are edible and in researching it I found your blog. Although some resources say that it can be an invasive speciesChrisRaustenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775336157852329215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-50537890127170505052012-11-06T00:34:25.065-08:002012-11-06T00:34:25.065-08:00Hi, I have two of these trees in my back yard, her...Hi, I have two of these trees in my back yard, here in Christchurch. they are beautiful, large and give perfect shade. Have always wanted to know if I could eat the pink peppercorns<br />Very helpful<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-60204430740004872582012-04-24T11:53:14.327-07:002012-04-24T11:53:14.327-07:00Had one of these trees in my backyard (Calif.) mos...Had one of these trees in my backyard (Calif.) most of my life. Never knew they were edible until I moved away (isn't that always the way). I try to bring some home if I'm visiting at the right time of year. <br /><br />They really do taste lovely. I'm anxious to try some of the recipes you've linked to here (especially the meringues and biscotti!).Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614417193335584195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-59305862038874839352012-02-15T13:16:54.489-08:002012-02-15T13:16:54.489-08:00Hi Andrea
Thanks very much for your comment. Phil...Hi Andrea<br /><br />Thanks very much for your comment. Phil also put me onto your blog and I have been loving it! :)Johanna Knoxhttp://wildpicnic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-15827577697267305952012-02-14T12:56:46.274-08:002012-02-14T12:56:46.274-08:00Hi Johanna,
Your blog was recomended to me by Phil...Hi Johanna,<br />Your blog was recomended to me by Phil at Thoebrominated, and I just love it! Pink peppercorn trees are very common along roadsides here in California, but I've never yet sampled their fruit. I'm pretty sold on the idea of peppercorn-poached fruit, yum!Andreahttp://abouquetfrommendel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-83778896856143773572012-02-01T02:14:18.980-08:002012-02-01T02:14:18.980-08:00Oops, "mine" , not nine. ;)Oops, "mine" , not nine. ;)JennyDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755507033706037713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-18494784794561889502012-02-01T02:12:35.939-08:002012-02-01T02:12:35.939-08:00I've left nine behind sadly, would love to try...I've left nine behind sadly, would love to try the peppercorns. Just found your blog. Thank you! And, yes, I am having the same frustrations with Blogger.JennyDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755507033706037713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-33688770729094589562011-10-02T15:41:21.254-07:002011-10-02T15:41:21.254-07:00Hi Margaret - it's lovely to hear from you! Yo...Hi Margaret - it's lovely to hear from you! You are so lucky, and I'd love to see a photo!!!<br /><br />Heather, that's fascinating to hear, and also that you looked them up on google Earth! (Don't think I would have thought of that ...)Must be nice to know they're still there ... It's sad when food trees get cut down.<br /><br />Alessandra - I know!!! Envy ....Johanna Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268918125129111587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-26788575322959291652011-09-20T23:50:03.190-07:002011-09-20T23:50:03.190-07:00And a least one of them's still there! Yay fo...And a least one of them's still <a href="http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Meadowbank+Primary+School,+Waiatarua+Road,+Auckland&hl=en&ll=-36.874572,174.820389&spn=0.001126,0.001958&sll=-36.84846,174.763332&sspn=0.576944,1.002502&vpsrc=6&t=m&z=19&layer=c&cbll=-36.874478,174.820351&panoid=W5RtLO1PFCsgEc0f5oKHZw&cbp=12,253.47,,0,-7.17" rel="nofollow">Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588832912375311757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-5735059136127570072011-09-20T00:25:31.591-07:002011-09-20T00:25:31.591-07:00I went to Meadowbank Primary School in Auckland in...I went to Meadowbank Primary School in Auckland in the 80s and there were trees just like that on the street just outside the school. My Mum's Australian and she called them 'pepper trees'. They made things that looked like peppercorns, but I don't recall trying to eat them (which is odd, really, as I ate all kinds of other plant matter as a kid!). I was fascinated by the Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588832912375311757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-24064357280464086112011-09-18T23:01:05.262-07:002011-09-18T23:01:05.262-07:00Hi Johanna
I have a big old one here at the proper...Hi Johanna<br />I have a big old one here at the property I'm renting in Kerikeri. It's definitely a molle – no peppercorns on at present. Big old spreading branches and a rambling surface root system. Will send you a photo sometime this week. Margaret CahillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367297268151812997.post-20708202061635752212011-09-18T19:33:12.142-07:002011-09-18T19:33:12.142-07:00Wow, fancy having that in your garden! Lucky!
Cia...Wow, fancy having that in your garden! Lucky!<br /><br />Ciao<br />A.Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616072198034545392noreply@blogger.com