But seriously guys, dandelions need more appreciation. People treat them like weeds when they have SO MANY USES
1.) The amount of pollen they produce attracts bees. This helps the bees, helps them thrive, and helps the motherfucking planet.
2.) They produce really pretty flowers that smell really nice.
3.) Literally every fucking part of a dandelion is edible. The flower, the leaves, and even the roots are edible. Just make sure you wash it off first.
4.) SERIOUSLY HAVE YOU EVER HAD DANDELION TEA BEFORE?????? ITS FUCKING FANTASTIC AND HAS SUCH AN INTERESTING FLAVOR TO IT I FUCKING LOVE IT
5.) It’s super easy to find, easy to grow, and has a fairly long growing season.Seriously guys, dandelions need some more appreciation.
my dad juices yard dandelions into his juice. He says it makes it very bitter, but the health benefits are worth it. I’ve been told they’re excellent to make tea out of when roasted, especially the roots.
Fact: there was Dandelion ice cream at the garden festival. Still haven’t tried it, but am curious.
I make dandelion jam. :D
There are very, very few medical cautions in regard to dandelion consumption.
If you’re not a fan of bitter greens and end up harvesting dandelion leaves a bit late in the season you can always quickly blanch them. Takes the bitterness down quite a bit.
Dandelion wine is also super easy to make.
I have always wanted to try dandelion anything.
i guess it’s never too late to start or try!
My yard is 90% dandelion. I can send jam. :D
How do you make it? You need a pulp to use, don’t you? Do you just jam some roots and leaves into a blender to creat pulp? :P
Oh dear, no roots! You use the blossoms! If you have made floral jams before, it’s a similar process. I should have a floral jam recipe link somewhere. I did a huge WALL OF RECIPE LINKS a year or so ago.
I strain pulp through cheesecloth, so the one I make is clear.
I made a dandelion green risotto (and plan to do so again). It was most excellent!
@Pacificnorthwestdoodles you made blossom fritters too, didn’t you? Those are on my list to try this summer. :)
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