On 01 Jul 2007 21:50:55 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>blake murphy > wrote:
>> On Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:41:09 -0700, Rona Y >
>> [ . . . ]
>> from the picture, it doesn't look terribly edible. what's next,
>> cactus tempura?
>
>Cactus Tempura
>
>Dip Yucca flowers, peeled and sliced Echinopsis or Opuntia stems, in egg
>batter, deep fry. Eat immediately.
>
>From "Cactus Cook Book", CSSA, POBox 35034, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
>
>Oishi desu!

jeez, these wily orientals and their occidental fellow-travelers will
eat anything!

your pal,
blake