Benefits of Dandelion Oil Lotion Bars for Skin
I suspect that if you are here reading this post, that you already realize the value of dandelion. And you know that it is so much more than the nasty weed which it’s been labeled.Continue Reading
Roasted Dandelion Root Chai
Guys, I’ve been caffeine-free for six months! Seriously, I tried to quit coffee for years -without success – because it was killing my adrenal glands. With much prayer and the help of Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee, I finally succeeded.
I don’t love dandelion root coffee as much as I love coffee, it’s true, but as long as it’s dark roasted, it’s pretty darn good. But I had the thought that I’d like to spice it up – literally – by making my own roasted dandelion root chai.Continue Reading
Homemade Dandelion Flower Fritters
Eat the Dandelion Flowers
It’s dandelion season! Most people disparage dandelion in their lawn, but there are a number of us who celebrate it. The flowers, leaves and roots are all edible, and perfect for Dandelion Flower Fritters and other wonderful treats.Continue Reading
Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee
Plenty of Dandelions for the Bees and for Us
Is Facebook getting meaner, or am I just getting more sensitive? It seems no matter what you post these days, someone has to tell you why what you are doing is all wrong. No subject is immune; dandelions included.
While I wholeheartedly agree that there’s no reason to eradicate dandelions from your lawn, I can assure you that harvesting the leaves, flowers or roots for food will not hurt the bees. I spent a good hour digging root recently for Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee and I barely put a dent in what’s out there.Continue Reading
A Foraged Feast
When I mention my love of foraging to people they generally think one of two things.Continue Reading
How to Make Delicious Dandelion Leaf Pesto
Pesto. Too delicious for words, right? And although serving it on pasta is still my favorite way to eat it, I enjoy it on potatoes, pizza, sandwiches, and as a dip.
When you think pesto, do you think basil? Yes, basil is traditional, but pesto can be made with just about any herb, with garlic scapes, and with foraged greens like nettle.
Or with dandelion leaves. Delicious dandelion pesto.
How to Forage and Use Dandelion
Foraging
Dandelion is probably one of the most recognizable plants on the planet. Despite the fact that it is often scorned as a lawn weed, the dandelion is a nutritious powerhouse. It is a source of vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc.
The entire plant is usable; the roots can be dried and used as a coffee substitute, young leaves are eaten raw and make a fantastic dandelion leaf pesto, or cooked like spinach, and the flowers are often used to make wine or dandelion fritters.