Yellow Dandelion Blossoms

Best used the day they are picked. If storing, keep in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator.

Harvest blossoms in the morning after the dew has dried, ideally from areas not treated with pesticides.

Gently rinse the blossoms before use and pat them dry.

Remove the green base of the flower, as it can be quite bitter.

Try making dandelion wine or dandelion jelly for a unique flavor.

Salad greens

Honey

Lemon

Vinegar

Cheese

White wine

Using the green parts of the flower, which are bitter.

Harvesting from areas that may have been sprayed with chemicals.

Not rinsing the blossoms, which can carry dirt or small insects.