So Nick..... What would a "faux" Bockshorndl" tree be? Since posting, I have also been researching. Honey Locust trees (other varieties are poisonous) also have seed pods that can be eaten. Could this be the same tree? Rita From: ntullius@rogers.com To: schiwanore@msn.com; donauschwaben-villages@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [DVHH] FW: Box Herndel - Bockshörndl Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:59:58 -0400 Hurray, I found it in the bible of German words, the Duden. It is called Bockshörndl and is used in colloquial Austrian for the fruit of the carob tree. Perhaps we lived further north, where real Bockshörndl trees did not grow. I should perhaps have called the stuff that grew locally, and I chewed on it, “faux Bockshändl" J Adults tried to discourage us from putting it in our mouths. The real Bockshörndl was definitely used for baking. It was more solid, drier, ready to grind, and it tasted much better than the fruits that grew wild along the rural road. We had to buy it from the store Peace, Nick -----Original Message----- From: donauschwaben-villages-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:donauschwaben-villages-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Rita Schiwanowitsch Sent: 12-Jun-14 14:05 To: donauschwaben-villages@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [DVHH] FW: Box Herndel - Bockshändl Hi Nick... Mom says they definitely had some Box Herndel trees around the rectory and at the Tamis River in her hometown of Jabuka, near Belgrade. And, they did grind it and used it for backing. Definitely. I have spoken to about 4 others from the area... and they tell the same story. Also, one of these people has a wife that was born in the Werschetz area. She remembers this tree also. So... what exactly is a "false boxhendl"? And, if it is not Carob, then what could they have been using? On one of our visits there, 2012 to be specific, I had a cake made with this. It was very delicious. Rita Colorado, Jabuka, and Bistritz ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DONAUSCHWABEN-VILLAGES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message