I thought I would combine all my interests into one big happy blog. I divide my free time between the kitchen and the art studio so it only makes sense to put all it altogether. Dandelion Fuzzies will feature healthy food recipes, how-to’s and info on art, beauty, nature, and all things encompassing mind body spirit.
Why the name—Dandelion Fuzzies? After looking at a bunch of nature photos I was reminded how I always loved the look of dandelions blowing in the breeze. I love ordinary things that look extraordinary in the right light. Simple and pure like ghosts of the blooms that used to be. Most Americans think of dandelions as pesty weeds but really it’s one of the best greens for you—full of vitamins and liver-supporting power. I started Googling “Dandelion” and found lots of interesting facts such as the number of breaths it takes to blow off all the seeds of a dandelion globe that has gone to seed, is the hour number, hence the name “clock flower”. According to "Camping For Boys," by H.W. Gibson, “The dandelion is an excellent barometer. When the blooms have seeded and are in the fluffy, feathery condition that its weather prophet facilities come to the fore. In fine weather the ball extend fully, but when rain approaches, it shuts like an umbrella. If the weather is inclined to be showery it keeps shut all the time, only opening when the danger from the wet is past”. Folklore says that blowing the seeds off a dandelion is said to carry your thoughts and dreams to your loved ones.
Speaking of green healthy things, over the holidays I made a ton of treats from my dehydrator: green veggie and savory crackers as well as chocolate and vanilla macaroons. My “green cracker” is made from whatever veggie odds and ends I have in the fridge, some flax seed, a little lemon juice and a dash of sea salt. Then I dehydrate at 115 degrees overnight or a full day. I also make a sweet green cracker using again whatever greens are left over, some coconut flakes and some banana all whipped up in a food processor then spread on a Teflon sheet and in the dehydrator it goes. It may start out looking like Solient Green but it comes out a yummy cracker.
I’m planning on starting a side business selling my healthy treats. What’s great about these is that they are awesome snack alternatives for those of us with food allergies. I have dairy and wheat sensitivities. I won’t call it a full blown allergy since it doesn’t kill me but let just say it creates a lot of digestive inconvenience. Not all of use can hunker down that birthday cake at the office party or grab some crackers at the nearest convenient store. We don’t come by our snacks easily. People with allergies deserve treats too. I’m going to start small and sell them locally. I love going to farmer’s markets and festivals so now I get to spend even more time at them this year!
Why the name—Dandelion Fuzzies? After looking at a bunch of nature photos I was reminded how I always loved the look of dandelions blowing in the breeze. I love ordinary things that look extraordinary in the right light. Simple and pure like ghosts of the blooms that used to be. Most Americans think of dandelions as pesty weeds but really it’s one of the best greens for you—full of vitamins and liver-supporting power. I started Googling “Dandelion” and found lots of interesting facts such as the number of breaths it takes to blow off all the seeds of a dandelion globe that has gone to seed, is the hour number, hence the name “clock flower”. According to "Camping For Boys," by H.W. Gibson, “The dandelion is an excellent barometer. When the blooms have seeded and are in the fluffy, feathery condition that its weather prophet facilities come to the fore. In fine weather the ball extend fully, but when rain approaches, it shuts like an umbrella. If the weather is inclined to be showery it keeps shut all the time, only opening when the danger from the wet is past”. Folklore says that blowing the seeds off a dandelion is said to carry your thoughts and dreams to your loved ones.
Speaking of green healthy things, over the holidays I made a ton of treats from my dehydrator: green veggie and savory crackers as well as chocolate and vanilla macaroons. My “green cracker” is made from whatever veggie odds and ends I have in the fridge, some flax seed, a little lemon juice and a dash of sea salt. Then I dehydrate at 115 degrees overnight or a full day. I also make a sweet green cracker using again whatever greens are left over, some coconut flakes and some banana all whipped up in a food processor then spread on a Teflon sheet and in the dehydrator it goes. It may start out looking like Solient Green but it comes out a yummy cracker.
I’m planning on starting a side business selling my healthy treats. What’s great about these is that they are awesome snack alternatives for those of us with food allergies. I have dairy and wheat sensitivities. I won’t call it a full blown allergy since it doesn’t kill me but let just say it creates a lot of digestive inconvenience. Not all of use can hunker down that birthday cake at the office party or grab some crackers at the nearest convenient store. We don’t come by our snacks easily. People with allergies deserve treats too. I’m going to start small and sell them locally. I love going to farmer’s markets and festivals so now I get to spend even more time at them this year!
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