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[Melissa Kacalanos <mijwiz@yahoo.com>]

Almost all stone fruits have poisonous pits. SOME varieties of apricot are an 
exception to this, with edible pits, which I think are better than almonds 
because they have a stronger flavor.

I believe attempts have been made to breed a peach with edible kernels, with 
no success. If you stop posting here, we'll know that you've been eating 
peach kernels in quantity.

I'd be interested in a discussion of which apricots have the tastiest fruit 
and kernels. I'm sure this would make my local squirrels happy.


Melissa


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Group:
Apricot kernel can be used as a substitute for bitter almond; in both cases, 
cooking is, of course, required to render it safe for human consumption.
Can peach (or even apricot) kernel be used as a substitute in making marzipan 
(typically, almond paste plus sugar-syrup), after the kernel is cooked?
Or is it that, both, peach and apricot can only be used as a substitute for 
bitter almond, and not a substitute for sweet almond?
Thanks,
Steve; NJ
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I came across what looks like some good tips on stripping elderberries from 
the stems.
The write-up also has some videos which show how to do it.

<http://www.oatmealjack.com/Elderberries/ElderberriesHarvest.html>

Dan