On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:33:20 +0100, "Davy"
wrote:


Regarding your suggestion of cracking the kernels and testing for a bitter,
almond taste, I am afraid that I have read too many Agatha Christies to be
tempted to do that.

As a child I used to enjoy cracking the stones from plums etc and
eating the nuts. I'm still here! I've never heard of wanything
plum-like which is not edible, or certainly not poisonous. If if
tastes good I'm sure it will be OK to eat, but follow Nick's advice if
you are that cautious. Would the previous owners have grown anything
poisonous do you think? I guess you HAVE read too much Agatha
Christie!!

Pam in Bristol