Any Home Bakers Here?

[Aria]

The Large Green Dandelion Greens in Stores are a different variety. They are not as bitter and not as tough. I do not like them. They are loaded with good stuff....but do not taste good to me. I prefer
arugula or escarole.

 

[rjohns39]

There's someone on youtube who makes dandelion jam.

 

[jnicholes]

I have a follow up question. I was in the store today and I saw some MASSIVE rutabagas. Does anyone happen to know what those are used for?

 

[rjohns39]

I have a follow up question. I was in the store today and I saw some MASSIVE rutabagas. Does anyone happen to know what those are used for?

To me they taste a lot like a turnip but milder. I use them in soups and stews. They are pretty tough so long cook times works well with them.

 

[samanthaoverton]

They are delicious..I boil mash..add salt and butter. Hubby doesn't know what to think of them though..haven't got em in a while..

I have a follow up question. I was in the store today and I saw some MASSIVE rutabagas. Does anyone happen to know what those are used for?

 

[Aria]

I NEVER have eaten. WOW.

 

[cavemanrich]

So why do I see big dandelion leaves for sale in the store?

This is only my observation. The dandelions in the lawn and such, tend to have somewhat short leaves. Those that grow in my garden in soft soil, grow HUGE. When I do pull those out,, the root is also quite thick and long. Those out of the lawn,,,, the root is generally much skinnier,
Sally,, are you sure that you are looking at dandelion at the store?? A close look alike are chicory greens. I see them growing wild about ½ mile from me next to some abandoned RR tracks. I once approached a couple ( Hubby, and spouse) picking them,,, and inquired about the greens they were gathering.

 

[Sally PB]

I have a follow up question. I was in the store today and I saw some MASSIVE rutabagas. Does anyone happen to know what those are used for?

My grandmother loved mashed rutabaga. Thanks for making me think of her today.

Sally,, are you sure that you are looking at dandelion at the store

They were labeled as such, and looked like them, so I guess so...? I'm going to have to get some out of the garden and try them. I will report my findings, but it won't be for a few days yet.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Okay I admit never grew a like to rutabaga any way shape or form...

 

[SnapdragonQ]

There are over 250 species of dandelions. Those cute little button ones in the lawn are quite different than some of the monster ones we get here with vicious thorns that make you think they are trying to kill you.