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Free Food: Violet Syrup

May 26, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

Yes, you read that right-Violets are edible! You can eat the flowers and the leaves of this beautiful little wildflower. Although I wouldn’t eat a big ol ‘bowl just full of violets, a few tender young leaves are a tasty addition to your spring salad mix. The flowers are so pretty-you can pick them and… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: foraging, recipe, tutorial, violet

Free Food: Foraging Dandelion Greens

May 10, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 24 Comments

For years I have wanted to try picking & cooking dandelion greens.  Despite the fact that I grew up in the country, and our yard was constantly full of cheerful yellow blooms, I had never eaten them.  I’m not sure why it has taken me so long to get around to trying them–I guess the… Keep Reading

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