Dandi-lions
Yes I know I spelled that wrong. I know it is spelled dandelion. I was thinking about how I like the name which is made up of two words. Dandy and Lion. I wondered also how much trouble this spelling of dropping the Y and putting the E in its place when combining the words causes trouble for kids just learning to spell it.
In an earlier post I started talking about dandelions. There are so many more recipes and uses for dandelions than I could have imagined. I decided it was worth giving them their own post on the blog.
Do you know the meaning of its name? Dandelion means “Lions tooth”. The symbolism stands for courage, pride, family and sun. The seeds symbolize fertility and wishes. Most people refer to it as an annoying weed. This flower is resistant and determined to grow. I think this symbolizes a lot of people who have overcome hard times. It is a good example of those struggling with chronic and invisible illness. They (or we) keep putting one foot in front of the other no matter what life or our health keeps trying to trip us up with.
Click the above photo and visit Grit & Grace on Facebook to join in a discussion about wishes.
Joybilee Farm has a great post filled with information on how to use them both for food and medicine.
Here is a compilation of some great informative posts. Thought provoking posts to recipe and craft posts.
Recipes
This one I can not wait to try to make myself Dandelion, Violet Lemonade
I also want to try this Gelatin and Candy.
I love unfiltered raw honey. This recipe is infused with Dandelion root. I didn’t use the root but I recently made some infused honey and vinegar with this weed/flower.
As I mentioned in my previous post I had never heard of Dandelion bread before Homespun Seasonal Living mentioned it in her newsletter.
These Lemon Bars look delish.
Shortbread Cookies and Macaroons
I mentioned my favorite Dandelion based coffee replacement in this post.
How about some Muffins to go along with it?
I came across a gummy recipe the other day.
Would you like a glass of Wine? Or perhaps some Dandelion Jelly? I love tea. Traditional Medicinals, Yogi Tea both have detox dandelion teas that are tasty. Here is a link about the benefits of tea
I came across a dandelion gummy recipe the other day.
Personal Care Products
This one I really want to try Magnesium Lotion. I’d like to make it in a hard lotion bar since that is my new favorite way to use lotion.
Educational
Dandelion links for homestudy or homeschooling students nature studies
Arts & Crafts
Pretty Arts & Crafts
Make A Wish Craft
Check out Joybilee Farms Pinterest board dedicated to this dandy flower.
Still want more? Look at all the results that popped up when I put the key word Dandelion in on Pinterest?
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I never realised that Dandelions had such use! Especially not in food.
Thank you for sharing 😀
– Nyxie
Yay for dandelions! They’re so useful! Great post – thank you for the links. It’s important to be careful where you get them from though as many places put weed killer on their dandelions.
I love the connection you’ve made to dandelions being like us chronically ill folk. It’s so spot on and perhaps I’ll be a bit nicer to the dandelions in my own yard. I’m definitely bookmarking this so I can get creative with them, maybe even try to make some tea.
Wow I had no idea there was so much you could do with dandelions! Pinning for later, there is a field near my house full of dandelions, I’d love to try some of these! Thanks for putting this together!
Thanks so much for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays!
I’m not sure why…but your images aren’t showing up in your post. I hope it is just a glitch but wanted to let you know.
Love this post! Hubby and I discovered the benefits of dandelions a few years back. We even fried some and they were quite tasty!
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Wow amazed that you can make so many things with dandelions! Clicked on a couple of recipes, tempted to try the candy! 🙂
great info I use herbs for many things I know dandelions are healthy and should be allowed to grow for the Bee’s they need them thanks for your very informative post.
Great information about dandelions. I raised some in our greenhouse a few years ago to sell at market, but most people refused to believe they were edible. Thanks for helping to spread the word! They are bitter, but so good for you. And one of the few natural sources of Vitamin A!!
Unfortunately, dandelions will overwhelm native fauna, changing and sometimes destroying the local ecoculture.
And they are classed as noxious weeds in many jurisdictions in North America.
I don’t know if your first sentence was meant to be humorous, but dandelion is from the French “dents-de-lion”, or lion’s teeth. It refers to the shape of the leaves.
Sorry, I should have read further before commenting.