Lesson 10: Dandelion

judsoncarroll4

https://rumble.com/vex7o7-lesson-10-dandelion.html?mref=e72kh&mc=egssm

judsoncarroll4

BTW, I just ate that little dandelion - the entire thing and it was not too bitter at all... actually a little sweet!

karenjanicki

I absolutely love dandelions! I can't wait to start foraging for them ❤

Momma Mo

Started another batch of infused dandelion flower oil just last week. Great for making salves!

judsoncarroll4

I'm looking forward to the first campfire by the creek of the year, trout, wrapped in bacon and stuffed with ramps, a wilted salad in that grease of dandelions and plantains with sorrel to give everything a lemony flavor.

VermontCathy

One of my aunts used to make dandelion wine. It was surprisingly good. Unfortunately I've never learned how to make it.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/893069#Comment_893069

Here is a good one

https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-dandelion-wine-1327932

jowitt.europe

when I tried dandelion root for the first time, I was surprised, that it is more sweet than bitter. Since then I make dandelion root infusion. A very pleasant taste. And I tried out “coffee” out of roasted dandelion roots. It was very good. However one has to be careful while roasting not to overdo it.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/893108#Comment_893108

I like everything dandelion except for the dandelion coffee! Chicory root is good though, but I like it roasted light/medium, blended with dark roasted coffee. We call that Creole Coffee where i come from!

shllnzl

@judsoncarroll4 I purchase dandelion "coffee" in tea bag form. Teeccino brand Dandelion Caramel Nut has a nice flavor with a little added cream and sweetener.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/893113#Comment_893113

It seems I did try that once and it wasn't bad.

kbmbillups1

I've been picking all of the dandelions in my backyard every day for a week and drying them. When I get enough I'm going to make some dandelion oil.

Tave

Dandelion coffee isn't one of my favorites either. Chicory is wonderful in coffee. It took a while to get them started, but now I have dandelions growing in my patio garden.

judsoncarroll4

I'm looking forward to the dandelion capers!