Thistle-eating forms a tasty part of south Louisiana childhood Published: Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2:10 p.m. HOUMA — Cherie Guidry remembers teaming with her sister to hit the grassy lands of the Cut Off area, armed with knives and on the hunt for a certain thorny prey. Read more on The Daily Comet