When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.

Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946
@hurricane:

> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> nancy
>


Seems you treat it as you would potatos.

It was originally from the Andes.

http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Oca


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


On the seventh day God rested.
But on the 8th day the Gates of Hell were opened
and God brought forth the Airborne Infantry.
And the Devil stood at attention.

On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.

Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
stage of its developement.

nb

notbob wrote:
> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
> stage of its developement.

Exactly.

nancy

PL wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in
> news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946 @hurricane:
>
>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>
>> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?

> Seems you treat it as you would potatos.
>
> It was originally from the Andes.
>
> http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Oca

I might try them next time I go there. Just wondered what people
might normally use them for. Thanks.

nancy

notbob > wrote in :

> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
> stage of its developement.
>
> nb
>



Witchety grub.

http://www.greenopia.com/image/news/...ty%20grubs.jpg



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


On the seventh day God rested.
But on the 8th day the Gates of Hell were opened
and God brought forth the Airborne Infantry.
And the Devil stood at attention.

PL wrote:
> notbob > wrote in
> :
>
>> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>
>> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
>> stage of its developement.

> Witchety grub.
>
> http://www.greenopia.com/image/news/...ty%20grubs.jpg

OMG, exactly! They looked much more like that in the store than
some of the pictures I've seen online.

nancy

On Jul 8, 1:04*pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. *Oca from New Zealand. *Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Anyone here ever eaten those? *Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> nancy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oca

and

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/0...ient-incas.htm

"Nancy Young" > wrote in news:qEqZn.149922
$tH4.101194@hurricane:

> PL wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote in
>> news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946 @hurricane:
>>
>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>>
>>> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
>> Seems you treat it as you would potatos.
>>
>> It was originally from the Andes.
>>
>> http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Oca
>
> I might try them next time I go there. Just wondered what people
> might normally use them for. Thanks.
>


No worries.

I've never actually seen them over here.



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


On the seventh day God rested.
But on the 8th day the Gates of Hell were opened
and God brought forth the Airborne Infantry.
And the Devil stood at attention.

On Jul 8, 1:04*pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. *Oca from New Zealand. *Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Anyone here ever eaten those? *Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> nancy

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/0...ient-incas.htm

On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>
>> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
>> stage of its developement.
>
> Exactly.

LOL!.... I don't think I want to know.

nb

Chemo the Clown wrote:
> On Jul 8, 1:04 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>
>> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?

> http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/0...ient-incas.htm

Thanks! They had them separated by color, some really bright reddish
ones and some yellow. I've never seen them before. Should be
interesting.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in news:MGqZn.149924
$tH4.108582@hurricane:

> PL wrote:
>> notbob > wrote in
>> :
>>
>>> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>>
>>> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
>>> stage of its developement.
>
>> Witchety grub.
>>
>> http://www.greenopia.com/image/news/...ty%20grubs.jpg
>
> OMG, exactly! They looked much more like that in the store than
> some of the pictures I've seen online.
>


LOL!! Yeah, when I saw the pic in the first link I sent, my very first
thought was "Witchety"!!

And then I remembred a Man v Wild show.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuB3kr3ckYE&NR=1


ROFL!! I like his descriprion at the end!!


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


On the seventh day God rested.
But on the 8th day the Gates of Hell were opened
and God brought forth the Airborne Infantry.
And the Devil stood at attention.

notbob > wrote in :

> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>> notbob wrote:
>>> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>>
>>> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
>>> stage of its developement.
>>
>> Exactly.
>
> LOL!.... I don't think I want to know.
>
> nb
>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuB3kr3ckYE&NR=1



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


On the seventh day God rested.
But on the 8th day the Gates of Hell were opened
and God brought forth the Airborne Infantry.
And the Devil stood at attention.

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Chemo the Clown wrote:
> > On Jul 8, 1:04 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> >> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> >> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> >> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
> >>
> >> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> > http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/0...ient-incas.htm
>
> Thanks! They had them separated by color, some really bright reddish
> ones and some yellow. I've never seen them before. Should be
> interesting.
>
> nancy

Very interesting, indeed. Never heard of them either, before. I'd like
to know how they turn out?! That'd be interesting to find out, too ;D

Sky

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Sky wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:

>> Thanks! They had them separated by color, some really bright reddish
>> ones and some yellow. I've never seen them before. Should be
>> interesting.

> Very interesting, indeed. Never heard of them either, before. I'd
> like to know how they turn out?! That'd be interesting to find out,
> too ;D

Even though I just went there today, it's just a hop skip and a jump,
I'll make another trip to get some before they disappear. I'll get both
colors.

nancy

PL wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> PL wrote:

>>> Witchety grub.
>>>
>>> http://www.greenopia.com/image/news/...ty%20grubs.jpg
>>
>> OMG, exactly! They looked much more like that in the store than
>> some of the pictures I've seen online.

> LOL!! Yeah, when I saw the pic in the first link I sent, my very first
> thought was "Witchety"!!
>
> And then I remembred a Man v Wild show.........
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuB3kr3ckYE&NR=1
>
>
> ROFL!! I like his descriprion at the end!!

Oh, I couldn't get past him listening for giant grubs in the tree
branch. Momma mia.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in news:Y3rZn.149929
$tH4.133980@hurricane:

> PL wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> PL wrote:
>
>>>> Witchety grub.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.greenopia.com/image/news/...ty%20grubs.jpg
>>>
>>> OMG, exactly! They looked much more like that in the store than
>>> some of the pictures I've seen online.
>
>> LOL!! Yeah, when I saw the pic in the first link I sent, my very first
>> thought was "Witchety"!!
>>
>> And then I remembred a Man v Wild show.........
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuB3kr3ckYE&NR=1
>>
>>
>> ROFL!! I like his descriprion at the end!!
>
> Oh, I couldn't get past him listening for giant grubs in the tree
> branch. Momma mia.
>
> nancy
>


:-)

I've eaten them before (wood grubs), but I've *always* cooked them.


But I'd rather eat oca!!

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


On the seventh day God rested.
But on the 8th day the Gates of Hell were opened
and God brought forth the Airborne Infantry.
And the Devil stood at attention.

On Jul 8, 2:04*pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
.. *Momma mia.
>
> nancy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Aft6OTrOU

On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:35:23 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> wrote:

> PL wrote:
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote in
> > news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946 @hurricane:
> >
> >> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> >> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> >> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
> >>
> >> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> > Seems you treat it as you would potatos.
> >
> > It was originally from the Andes.
> >
> > http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Oca
>
> I might try them next time I go there. Just wondered what people
> might normally use them for. Thanks.
>

I looked it up and yes, it's a tuber from south america. I'm thinking
you'd probably treat it like jerusalem artichokes.

--
Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946@hurricane...
> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> nancy

Nancy,

This tuber is originally from South America. And according to Mother Earth
News, is now showing up in the States.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organ...-Grow-Oca.aspx.

This should answer your questions.

Alan

Motzarella wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946@hurricane...
>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.

> This tuber is originally from South America. And according to Mother
> Earth News, is now showing up in the States.
>
> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organ...-Grow-Oca.aspx.
>
> This should answer your questions.

Very informative, thanks for the site.

nancy

In article <1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946@hurricane>,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?

Oca are a reasonably common vegetable here (we call 'em yams), and
they're tasty and sweet.

Roast them the way you would any other roast veg. Gooooorgeous.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases

Miche wrote:
> In article <1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946@hurricane>,
> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>
>> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
>
> Oca are a reasonably common vegetable here (we call 'em yams), and
> they're tasty and sweet.
>
> Roast them the way you would any other roast veg. Gooooorgeous.

Okay, that's what I'll do. I'm curious to see if the different colors
taste different.

nancy

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:35:23 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> > wrote:
>
> > PL wrote:
> > > "Nancy Young" > wrote in
> > > news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946 @hurricane:
> > >
> > >> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> > >> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> > >> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
> > >>
> > >> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
> >
> > > Seems you treat it as you would potatos.
> > >
> > > It was originally from the Andes.
> > >
> > > http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Oca
> >
> > I might try them next time I go there. Just wondered what people
> > might normally use them for. Thanks.
> >
>
> I looked it up and yes, it's a tuber from south america. I'm thinking
> you'd probably treat it like jerusalem artichokes.

Nah, I wouldn't throw them out as worthless just because they're from
the same continent as Jerusalem artichokes.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases

>> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
>> news:1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946@hurricane...
>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>



I wish we could get N.Z. kumara, kind of like a sweet potato
but more flavorful. We ate lots in N.Z. in many different dishes, and
they were delicious.

gloria p

Miche > wrote in news:micheinnz-00488C.15383009072010
@news.itconsult.net:


>> I looked it up and yes, it's a tuber from south america. I'm thinking
>> you'd probably treat it like jerusalem artichokes.
>
> Nah, I wouldn't throw them out as worthless just because they're from
> the same continent as Jerusalem artichokes.
>



Uh Ohhhh!! *Now* you've done it!!! :-)




--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"Religion - all religion - is false. It's the grand delusion of the weak-
willed. the fearful, the sheep of the world, who haven't the strength to lead
but want only to be led."

Stepan Spalko, "The Bourne Legacy"

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> Miche wrote:
> > In article <1bqZn.152615$Yb4.46946@hurricane>,
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> >
> >> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> >> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> >> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
> >>
> >> Anyone here ever eaten those? Do you treat them like potatoes?
> >
> > Oca are a reasonably common vegetable here (we call 'em yams), and
> > they're tasty and sweet.
> >
> > Roast them the way you would any other roast veg. Gooooorgeous.
>
> Okay, that's what I'll do. I'm curious to see if the different colors
> taste different.

Not to my tastes, but then I'm used to them.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases

Nancy wrote:

>> http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Oca
>
> I might try them next time I go there. Just wondered what people
> might normally use them for. Thanks.

Halloween!

Bob

On Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:

> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>> notbob wrote:
>>> On 2010-07-08, Nancy Young > wrote:
>>>> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
>>>> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
>>>> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>>>
>>> Define grub. I was under the impression a grub is an insect in some
>>> stage of its developement.
>>
>> Exactly.
>
> LOL!.... I don't think I want to know.
>
> nb

people eat grubs in lots of places.

your pal,
blake

Nancy Young wrote:
> When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.

Okay, I finally made it back to the product market and picked
up some of each color available. We'll see how long it takes
me to prepare them. I certainly don't feel like firing up the oven.

http://i26.tinypic.com/2ent0tt.jpg

nancy

On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:03:10 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> wrote:

> Nancy Young wrote:
> > When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> > potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> > cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Okay, I finally made it back to the product market and picked
> up some of each color available. We'll see how long it takes
> me to prepare them. I certainly don't feel like firing up the oven.
>
> http://i26.tinypic.com/2ent0tt.jpg
>
Well, aren't they cute! Maybe you can fire up the barbecue and cook
them along with some chicken.

--

Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:03:10 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> > wrote:
>
> > Nancy Young wrote:
> > > When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> > > potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> > > cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
> >
> > Okay, I finally made it back to the product market and picked
> > up some of each color available. We'll see how long it takes
> > me to prepare them. I certainly don't feel like firing up the oven.
> >
> > http://i26.tinypic.com/2ent0tt.jpg
> >
> Well, aren't they cute! Maybe you can fire up the barbecue and cook
> them along with some chicken.

That sounds bloody good.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:
> > When I was at the produce place today, one of the bins in the
> > potato area held Oca. Oca from New Zealand. Looked like a
> > cross between a fingerling potato and some kind of grub.
>
> Okay, I finally made it back to the product market and picked
> up some of each color available. We'll see how long it takes
> me to prepare them. I certainly don't feel like firing up the oven.
>
> http://i26.tinypic.com/2ent0tt.jpg

It'll be interesting to hear how they turn out!

Sky

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