Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: djf
Dandelions were brought here as a food crop?

What part of a dandelion is edible?

11 posted on 05/22/2008 8:04:20 AM PDT by JPJones (Cry havoc and let loose the Freepers!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: JPJones

The leaves. Very good in soups and salads.


12 posted on 05/22/2008 8:05:45 AM PDT by LIConFem (Thompson. Lifetime ACU Rating: 86 -- Hunter Lifetime ACU Rating: 92 (any combo will do, fellas))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies ]

To: JPJones

“What part of a dandelion is edible?”

And a lovely golden wine can be made by pinching the very tips of the yellow blossoms in the spring. A fine old gentleman in So.Dak. gifted us with Dandelion Wine that was impressive.


26 posted on 05/22/2008 8:34:14 AM PDT by kittymyrib
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies ]

To: JPJones

We used to make dandelion wine out of the flowers, too.


53 posted on 05/23/2008 3:49:07 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies ]

To: JPJones

Deep-fried dandelion flowers are also very tasty.


55 posted on 05/23/2008 9:30:23 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde ("When the government fears the people there is liberty ... " Thomas Jefferson)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies ]

To: JPJones
Forum: Taking a leaf from the French - A vegetable delicacy

An article from New Scientist. They grow a whole bunch across the river from me in Vineland New Jersey.

57 posted on 05/23/2008 9:44:38 PM PDT by Stentor
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson