Dandelions . . .

(I also posted this over in 'Recipes')

How to Make Dandelion Bread (With Pictures)
http://www.askaprepper.com/make-dandelion-bread-pictures/

 Nearly every part of the common dandelion, from its brilliant yellow petals, to its roots have been foraged throughout history for food, drink and medicine.

A rich source of beta-carotene, dandelions are also packed with vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, potassium and zinc.  Young dandelion leaves are fantastic to eat raw and the roots can be roasted, ground and used in place of coffee.  Dandelion extract and tincture is used all over the world to treat ailments from high blood pressure and diabetes to liver complaints. Here you can find another 78 edible flowers to forage.

Dandelions are so easy to gather and it’s worth finding out how many ways you can use them.  Pick them somewhere that hasn’t been sprayed with herbicides and is not too close to busy roads.  Your own garden is probably perfect! ---CONTINUED---

The dandelion is a healthful, great tasting weed you can eat
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/williamsc44.html

Want to eat a weed? One that's easy to find and tastes great? Just start hunting for those first spring dandelions.

The dandelion's true name is Taraxacum Officinale, which means "the official remedy for disorders."

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Modern science has analyzed dandelion greens. They are a good source of calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. They have twice as much vitamin A in a one-cup serving than most vitamin pills. They also have as much calcium as a children's vitamin or half a glass of milk. That's more than most other vegetables. Without vitamin A, people have eye problems and have trouble fighting infections. Vitamin A helps kids grow tall and keeps skin healthy. Calcium keeps bones strong and growing and nerves working right.   ---CONTINUED---

Making dandelions palatable
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/kallas82.html

  We've heard stories about how good dandelions are. What one usually hears from enthusiastic wild food promoters is, "All you need to do is find very young dandelion leaves in the early spring, before the flower stalks appear. If you do this they won't be bitter. They'll be the most delicious and nutritious fresh greens you will ever eat."

Well my friends, that was not reflected in my early or continuing experiences with the plant. Was I doing something wrong? Why is it that you hear and read such good things about a plant that, even in its youth, is often excruciatingly bitter?

What I'm going to do is explain to you why I think that dandelions are indeed mostly bitter in the raw form—at almost any age—and share with you the secrets of transforming those same dandelions into the genuinely delicious food that so many rave about. We'll also dispel some misconceptions and old folk tales so you can get some practical use out of this abundant food source.. ---CONTINUED---

Includes:
   Understanding the "bitter"
   Managing the bitterness away

Dandelions Are Not Weeds! Top 10 Health Benefits of Dandelion
https://livelovefruit.com/health-benefits-of-dandelion/

(SNIP) ... Only in the twentieth century did humans decide that the dandelion was a weed. Before the invention of perfectly manicured lawns, dandelions were more less praised as a natural medicine, food source and out-right magic. Back in the day, grass was dug out to make room for the dandelions – just imagine! ---CONTINUED---

How to Cook Dandelions — And Why You Want To
https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-cook-dandelions/

  From garden salads to an unexpected pizza topping, there's hardly anything this super-green can't do.

Watch out, spinach and kale! There’s a new leafy green vegetable making its way to the kitchen, though it might be better known as a weed than a wellness boost. Chowing down on dandelions might seem unconventional, but everything from the leaves to the roots can be eaten. They’re also brimming with a laundry list of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. ---CONTINUED---

How to Cook Dandelion Roots
https://practicalselfreliance.com/cook-dandelion-roots/

  Dandelion greens have made their way into the supermarket, but what about the roots?  Dandelion roots are both nutritious and edible.  They can be foraged in the early spring before the plants send up flower stalks to minimize bitterness. ---CONTINUED---

Dandelion Recipes

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