tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156241854484376877.post9166244270035413760..comments2023-10-28T04:31:25.143-07:00Comments on Misplaced Mermaid: Inspiration Avenue Challenge-My Home TownLou Anne Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17408127249324039311noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156241854484376877.post-54811642929785848192013-03-24T12:52:34.741-07:002013-03-24T12:52:34.741-07:00Thank you Jenn. I did know that dandelion greens ...Thank you Jenn. I did know that dandelion greens are edible. My brother taught me that when I was a kid. I also learned how to roast the roots and make a coffee-like beverage. I decided to stick with French roast instead but I should really enjoy the greens once I pop the little buggers out of the ground. I don't use pesticides so they're organic. There's a product out there called Orange Flower Water. It's not quite as heavenly as the real thing but it comes close. When there were lots more orchards in this area, the drive to work in the spring was tolerable because of the intoxicating scent of the citrus blossoms. It's definitely a lovely thing to put on your bucket list. Lou Anne Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408127249324039311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156241854484376877.post-30326486258379430062013-03-24T08:20:06.641-07:002013-03-24T08:20:06.641-07:00well, I've still covered in lots of snow but I...well, I've still covered in lots of snow but I certainly don't begrudge anyone their spring! Your yard looks like a wonderful oasis - all those trees! Your animal friends are so lucky to have such a yard to visit. I was so happy to see the dandelion on your picture, too - they are such a brave, misunderstood flower. Did you know that they are edible? <br />You have me wishing to smell an orange blossom - I have never had the pleasure, as we are a little too far north for orange trees. I've visited the southern U.S. and seen the trees in full fruit, but never in bloom (makes note on bucket list)JShelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056322493645150752noreply@blogger.com