Escapism can be such a release, but when combined with real-world scenarios and food it can also be quite fun!
Inspired by my love for post-apocalyptic survival, wild food and adventure, part 10 of this series is focusing in on:
Dandelions
Often considered as one of those pesky weeds that hang about your garden, it may come as a wonder for some that you could actually reap the benefits of this plant if you tried eating it!
A rich source of minerals, vitamins and even antioxidants, the common yellow dandelion is bursting with healthy treats.
How to eat it I hear you ask? Well, you could simply toss the young leaves into a salad for a great nutritional boost or even make fritters. It’s also a perfect addition to a wild herb risotto.
What’s great is that the entire plant is edible, the plant can be steamed, roasted, eaten raw or even ground into a powder and used as a coffee substitute. The flowers can also be used to make jellies or cordials.
Found in abundance, just make sure that your harvest dandelions are in a place that isn’t sprayed with chemicals or on a roadside. Happy foraging!
(Lead image via WikimediaCommons)
