Thursday, April 19, 2012

Dandelions are not Only for Wishes!

photo by ana traina ~ 2012 ~
Yes, dandelions are wondrous flowers to make wishes upon, but did you also know that they can be used as a refreshing mist... Here is a lovely recipe to make at home that I discovered while browsing in Jaqulene Harper-Roth winning book, Beautiful Face, Beautiful Body.

Dandelion Flower Mist
1 tablespoon fresh dandelion petals
1 tablespoon fresh chamomile flowers
1 tablespoon fresh marigold petals
2 cups very hot water

Immerse flowers and petals in water. Cover and steep for one hour. Strain, then funnel into a spray bottle and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue;
But they don't get around
Like the dandelions do.
~Slim Acres~


Happy misting to all!
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4 comments:

  1. My grandpa used to eat dandelion salad (I think it's made from the leaves, but I'm not sure). I remember being a kid, hearing that, and thinking it was insane. *grin*

    That mist sounds very neat!! Also, that poem is too funny. Love it.

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  2. LOL, I love dandelion leaves in my salad! Thanks, Ali! oxo

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  3. Hi Ana!

    Love the recipe. And I took note of that little poem at the end — gave me inspiration for a little drawing.

    As for your beautiful photo, again I'm amazed — your photos always look like paintings. How do you do that?!!

    :-)
    xoxo

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  4. Thanks, Mudd! I am so happy you like the recipe and were inspired by the little poem. Again, thank you for your sweet words about my photos. oxox

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