Pointless factoid: dandelions are edible!

[bombastinator]

literally the entire plant. It was originally a crop!

 

[TheProphet]

Yup! They're most commonly used for drinks now, especially in brewing mead.

 

[Anise]

Cool. You can have the ones in my yard!

 

[bombastinator]

Begs the question why are there dandelions everywhere then. I got a good reason to dig em up now. I was avoiding it.

 

[bombastinator]

Cool. You can have the ones in my yard!

got enough in mine atm.

 

[Eskie]

Begs the question why are there dandelions everywhere then. I got a good reason to dig em up now. I was avoiding it.

Maybe the answer will become apparent after you taste them.

 

[Vapedog]

Had dandelion tea once, was ok. Have heard of dandelion wine but never had it.

 

[stols001]

I've eaten the leaves in a salad on many an occasion. Bitter kinda, but decent.

Anna

 

[2WhiteWolves]

I eat dandelion, red and white clovers. Also, make tea outta of three of them.

 

[bombastinator]

I eat dandelion, red and white clovers. Also, make tea outta of three of them.

There was an implication that they were bitter and awful. Is this true?

 

[bombastinator]

Had dandelion tea once, was ok. Have heard of dandelion wine but never had it.

My understanding is dandelion wine is rare and hard to make because you need a ridiculously large quantity of spring dandilion flower head’s in order to make it. There just isn’t a lot of juice in them.

 

[Vapedog]

You got me curious about it so found this.
How to make dandelion wine

 

[2WhiteWolves]

There was an implication that they were bitter and awful. Is this true?

Nah, they're not awful and to me they're not bitter... I'm a picky eater. If, I don't like the taste of something, I'll immediately spit it out.
I made some tea for my mom using all three, she didn't like it, I think it tastes good, especially after it's cold. So, it's all up to the individuals palate.

 

[Nancy D]

Nah, they're not awful and to me they're not bitter... I'm a picky eater. If, I don't like the taste of something, I'll immediately spit it out.
I made some tea for my mom using all three, she didn't like it, I think it tastes good, especially after it's cold. So, it's all up to the individuals palate.

Have you ever had Dandy tea? It's a pre-made dandelion blend. I was thinking of getting some to cut down on caffeine.

Red clover is my favorite loose herb to use for tea. With chamomile, skullcap and hops, it makes a good sleep tea.

 

[2WhiteWolves]

Have you ever had Dandy tea? It's a pre-made dandelion blend. I was thinking of getting some to cut down on caffeine.

Red clover is my favorite loose herb to use for tea. With chamomile, skullcap and hops, it makes a good sleep tea.

Nope, first time of hearing of Dandy tea. If you decide to get some, let know if you like it. Do you know what else is with it?

When I drink tea before bed, I always have to get up and use the bathroom, than I can't get back to sleep.

During the winter months do you buy the red clover on the internet, at your local health food store or do you have enough to get you through the winter? I can't find any loose white clover on the internet for the winter, maybe I didn't look hard enough. I did find white clover tea on one site, but it was way outta my price range.

 

[Nancy D]

Nope, first time of hearing of Dandy tea. If you decide to get some, let know if you like it. Do you know what else is with it?

When I drink tea before bed, I always have to get up and use the bathroom, than I can't get back to sleep.

During the winter months do you buy the red clover on the internet, at your local health food store or do you have enough to get you through the winter? I can't find any loose white clover on the internet for the winter, maybe I didn't look hard enough. I did find white clover tea on one site, but it was way outta my price range.

Dandy Blend is made with dandelion, chicory, rye and barley. It’s supposed to be a good coffee substitute. I’ve had Pero, which is the same thing without dandelion and it’s pretty good. I make it like Latte.

I buy herbs at Starwest. They have some of the best selection. Not cheap, but great quality. The herbs are dried fresh and look colorful, smell great etc. Check them out, it’s good to have a reliable herb source. It’s seems like every cool place to shop where I live closed down, so I basically use Starwest now.
If you can’t find White Clover, can you use something similar?

That’s too bad about drinking tea! Can you drink herbal infusions?

 

[Anise]

Ya know dirt's edible too but I have no plans to go scoop up a big bowl. I think I'll pass on eating dandelions in any way but it was interesting.

 

[2WhiteWolves]

Dandy Blend is made with dandelion, chicory, rye and barley. It’s supposed to be a good coffee substitute. I’ve had Pero, which is the same thing without dandelion and it’s pretty good. I make it like Latte.

I buy herbs at Starwest. They have some of the best selection. Not cheap, but great quality. The herbs are dried fresh and look colorful, smell great etc. Check them out, it’s good to have a reliable herb source. It’s seems like every cool place to shop where I live closed down, so I basically use Starwest now.
If you can’t find White Clover, can you use something similar?

That’s too bad about drinking tea! Can you drink herbal infusions?

Ah, otay, thanks. I don't drink coffee. That's where I buy some herbs and tinctures . That's too bad the stores have closed down, that stinks. I haven't thought nor looked for an alternative for the white clover, but I probably won't look into it. Thank you for the suggestion.
I should've worded that differently. For the evening, I drink blueberry, Raspberry, and chamomile tea. I make sure to stop like an hour before going to bed, sorry about that.

 

[Nancy D]

Ah, otay, thanks. I don't drink coffee. That's where I buy some herbs and tinctures . That's too bad the stores have closed down, that stinks. I haven't thought nor looked for an alternative for the white clover, but I probably won't look into it. Thank you for the suggestion.
I should've worded that differently. For the evening, I drink blueberry, Raspberry, and chamomile tea. I make sure to stop like an hour before going to bed, sorry about that.

Chamomile is so good, and it would be great with berries. I'll have to get some. You're using the leaf?

My neighborhood had neat stores for a few years, and then one by one they closed. We even had 2 stores that sold crystals and good herbs. Now its easier to buy online.

I try to use herbal stuff instead of taking medicine. Works pretty well most of the time! Tinctures are really useful.

 

[2WhiteWolves]

Chamomile is so good, and it would be great with berries. I'll have to get some. You're using the leaf?

My neighborhood had neat stores for a few years, and then one by one they closed. We even had 2 stores that sold crystals and good herbs. Now its easier to buy online.

I try to use herbal stuff instead of taking medicine. Works pretty well most of the time! Tinctures are really useful.

Didn't even think about using leaf that would taste wonderful mixed in with the blue and rasp berries.
Oh, I hate when you find something good and all sudden...puff gone, it happens all time with me. I've noticed with a lot stuff, it's easier to buy online...also no waiting inline, lol.
I do the same! Can't remember the last time I've taken antibiotics for a sinus infection, matter of fact haven't had one for quite a long time (in years) .