For some dandelions represents weeds but for my family it means dandelion syrup. Dandelion syrup can be used in many ways: on top of pancakes or plain yogurt, anywhere you use a sweetener, really … you name it. It has a very nice flower-like flavor and is our favorite topping for pancakes. Here is a recipe:

1 ½ cups dandelion flowers, no stemsmaskrossirap
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
Grated peel from one small lemon

Directions:

1. Remove the petals from the sepal. Be sure not to allow any green into the petals, as it will add bitterness to the syrup.

2. Place the petals into a medium pot and cover with 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, cover and let sit overnight.

3. Strain dandelion water into a bowl, pressing on the flowers with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid.

4. Return water to pot and add sugar, lemon peel and simmer over low heat until thickened.

5. Allow to cool, and pour into a clean jar or bottle. Store covered in refrigerator.
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Last day of school for my beautiful @bellaearth who tomorrow graduates 8th grade at @waldorfsandiego and I cannot believe I have a high schooler 😮
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End of the year teachers gifts, wrapped zero waste style with fabrics which looks so much prettier than wrapping paper if you ask me.
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Nothing says summer like perfectly sweet and homegrown strawberries. And I even got to sneak a few before the kids found them 😁
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Summer break means breakfast on the beach
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See you soon at the live zoom zero waste faire hosted by @iloveacleansd
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Celebrating first day of summer break for the boys with cardamom buns.
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Sweet potato gnocchi in the making
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Good morning and happy Friday. Remember to slow down, take time to smell a rose.
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