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A Favorite Food Or Dish Poetry Contest- Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

My families best kept secret, to this day my family still goes out picking "Goduna" The plant is actually called depending where you are from- "Cardoons, Cardones, or Carduna" ( I believe it originated in Sicely) My father butchered the word to make me and my six siblings believe it was called "Goduna" it stuck with us for ever. The plant has huge green leaves which you disgard, the stem is what you eat. We boil them for a few hours, dip in egg and breadcrumb, add Italian seasoning, and Monja! A deliscious delicacy appitizer :)

Goduna

Growing wild in New Jersey 
An edible plant 
Our family tradition 
We eat just the stalks 
Looks like celery 
"Goduna" 
Yum!
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Miller Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
interesting, never heard of it, congratulations
Kitchin Avatar
October 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Charlie, congratulations on your winning placement. I don't think I have ever tried this plant/vegetable. Well done.
Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Wow I never heard of it. I wonder if it grows like rhubarb does. Congratulations on your win for this interesting food description
Goldsmith Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading about your "Goduna dish. I love this write but have never heard about them. We learn so much here on soup. Sound delicious... Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away..............
Andresen Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Charlie :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Sounds yummy!
Buhagiar Avatar
October 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Never heard of it. I assume it is good.
Daniels Avatar
October 7, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Never heard of it down in Africa. But anything dipped in egg, crumbs & a dash of Italy is bound to be divine. ThkU 4 posting info & Best 4 contest, Charles !
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
never enjoyed 'goduna' but you made it sound quite yummy...best wishes with this contest entry.
Andresen Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
- What does it taste like ? - Great one, Charlie :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Messina Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise! It is similar to the taste of stuffed artichoke, another favorite of mine. I also add garlic and parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb!
Sharma Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Nice treat for everyone. All the best for the contest.
Messina Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Thank you, Vandana. It's so good!
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