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Dandelion Honey & other wild food recipes
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the_optimist
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I've just made my own honey ... and there wasn't a bee in sight!
I've collected 150 dandelion flowers, cleaned them up (i e took everything green off) and and boiled them with lemon juice from one lemon and 1 ltr of water for about 30 minutes. I then strained it and added suger to to the juice (ratio: 1 ltr of liquid - 1 kg of sugar). I boiled the sugary liquid for just over an hour and then filled in in jars - job done!
Anybody else ever done this? More so, does anybody know any other recipes with wild or free food?
I've collected 150 dandelion flowers, cleaned them up (i e took everything green off) and and boiled them with lemon juice from one lemon and 1 ltr of water for about 30 minutes. I then strained it and added suger to to the juice (ratio: 1 ltr of liquid - 1 kg of sugar). I boiled the sugary liquid for just over an hour and then filled in in jars - job done!
Anybody else ever done this? More so, does anybody know any other recipes with wild or free food?
He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
Chinese Proverb
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've never tried this but it sounds fascinating ... what does it taste like and does it have the same diuretic effects as the leaves? I''d love to have a go at this
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Taste just like honey, but no diuretic effects (unless honey has that effect on you
) He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
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Oo, thanks I'll give it a go when I visit my parents and can get some 'clean' dandelions - wouldn't dare use the ones in SW London for that! 0
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You can do this with parsley too
Marguerite Patten gives a recipe in one of her wartime cookbooks. I've not tried either though. interesting idea.
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some flowers have a lot of nectar in them. Robinia (false acacia) trees have large flowers which children in Hungary (and other places too no doubt) pick from trees and eat like sweets. Maybe you can eat dandelion flowers and get the sweetness without boiling them up. I'll go and experiment when it stops raining.0
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Id love to try this!
When you say "clean them up" what do you mean? Im a real novice at this sort of thing so if theres a method around mi would be appreciated!:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0 -
Id love to try this!
When you say "clean them up" what do you mean? Im a real novice at this sort of thing so if theres a method around mi would be appreciated!
You only need the yellow flowers, no green leaves. Taking the green bits off was the only boring bit and it took quite a while to do.He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
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It's only the leaves that contain the diuretic compounds. The roots contain a mild laxative, I think.0
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Thank you so much for this. I shall add this to my notebook of wild food recipes I keep. I've got a recipe for acorn coffee on its way shortly aswell which is very palatable.:j
ArilAiming for a life of elegant frugality wearing a new-to-me silk shirt rather than one of hair!0 -
Acorn coffee - that sounds interesting, would love to try it!He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
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