Thursday, April 19, 2012

DANDELION SYRUP

What I need is the dandelion
 in the spring. The bright yellow
that means rebirth instead of
 destruction. The promise that
 life can go on, no matter how
 bad our losses. That it can be
good again.”  

 ~    Suzanne Collins
   
We have been collecting
dandelions all week so
we can make syrup. It takes
about million flowers, but I
think we are just about there.
We are planning on using a
light honey as the sweetener
and serving the syrup over a
huge pancake breakfast and
maybe in a little tea. Have
you ever tried dandelion
syrup?
I wish you a day filled with
only joy and happiness and
remember to hug those you
love!
xx

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21 comments:

  1. debby emadianApril 19, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Hello Tracey

    I haven't tried dandelion syrup...in fact I hadn't even heard of it before reading this post. I've drunken a coffee substitute made from the roots and used the leaves in salad.

    How do you make the syrup? I'm sure It must be both delicious and health giving...and fortunately I have plenty of dandelions at hand...

    (I'm currently planning nettle salad or soup as soon as the rain stops...this is the best time of year for foraging)

    Debby

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  2. Lori annApril 19, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    i have not tried it tracey. a pancake breakfast? do you have room for one more? i'll bring some fresh squeezed organic orange (from my trees) juice!

    your little sunshine helper is so precious. :)

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  3. purplepearApril 19, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    i never have. Let me know how it goes.Love your little helper

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  4. embracingitallApril 19, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I've never tried it. I hope you enjoy it. Jairah loves eating the flowers out of the garden though! Jacinta

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  5. Kim April 19, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing Tracey, I bet this is delish, looking forward to hearing how it turns out.

    What a lovely little helper you have :)

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  6. GailApril 19, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I've never heard of it either! I hope you show us once it's done!

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  7. stephApril 19, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I knew I was cultivating those dandelions for a good reason!!! What an adorable helper you have!!!

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  8. MelissaApril 19, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I haven't had dandelion syrup, but I have had dandelion wine...and eaten dandelion greens...I guess I'd better go get the flowers before the Hubs mows the weeds :)

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  9. ~koApril 19, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I just saw dandelion syrup in a magazine the other day! So interesting. Cant wait to see how it turns out :)

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  10. ErinApril 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I've never had dandelion syrup, but around here there's a company that makes dandelion ice cream every spring - it's really, really good!

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  11. UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I've never heard of dandelion syrup! We have about a million dandelions in our yard right now though!!

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  12. fjord girlApril 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my what a sweet little toe head...love her tosseled hair, she looks like a really good helper.
    Never heard of syrup before- but that would make sense...my grandfather in Sweden made Dandilion wine.

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  13. affectioknitApril 19, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I love sunny dandelions too...I can't wait to see your syrup...

    Have a lovely day!

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  14. karenApril 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I have never tried it! I have a bazillion dandelions over here, you are welcome to come on over and pick them :)

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  15. Mama Gone GreenApril 19, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I have never tried it...but maybe I will now! thanks for sharing!

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  16. KimApril 19, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    No, I've never heard of Dandelion syrup, but I do know about the nutritional value of those amazing little flowers and it sounds delicious! We are planning on making Dandelion wine with ours.

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  17. ~Kelly~April 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    I've never had it, but this is the second time I've heard mention of it this season. So, it might be something for us to try! There are plenty of them right now. (Had to laugh because I was out in the front yard last night laying on my stomach taking pictures of dandelions in the awesome light. My neighbors were staring!) Thanks for the link!

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  18. Magnolia VerandahApril 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    You do come up with the most incredible things - I have never heard of dandelion syrup. Although I do have some dandelion tea in the back of the cupboard. You have just prompted me to dig it out.

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  19. GerryARTApril 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    It's very nice to know that those pesky little dandelions can turn into something so lovely.
    Speaking of lovely, The Dandelion Harvester is looking very efficient. Tracey, she's adorable. So huggable.
    ♥♥♥'s

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  20. cpcableApril 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Your dandelions look different from the ones we have around here. Are there regional variations? Hmmm.... I made dandelion syrup a couple of years ago and thought it was wonderful!

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  21. EllenApril 24, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I would love to try this, tasting and making.

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