Pickles by Brian Crane for July 08, 2011

Sure, Nelson, go tell grandma she’s pletty like a dandelion.

I’ve always thought they were pretty while they were yellow. But then, I also actively plant them because they attract bunnies.

Just make like they’re colored grass…then cut the grass and be glad you have a colorful lawn.

Come July Earl they’ll be pretty much gonetill next year.

Get the Weed Whacker out, Earl.

Oldtimers would use to make wine!!

I don’t think so, Earl. You better go clean your glasses.

One person I knew made great jelly out of them!

My grandmother made us pick them for salads.. Still don’t like dandelion salads…Sorry grandma…

Sure, let Gramma know as soon as you can. She’ll be so pleased!

Better make peace with them, Earl, they’ve got you far outnumbered!

i think Nelson needs glasses…

itś the landlords lawn—i just cut the stuff. i don’t care whatś growing in the yard. i’d just as soon salt it, and lay down green gravel but the management won’t let me. beats me why not.

Nelson best air that outside

Dandelions – food afoot! Snip the greens. Wash WELL. Use in a salad. Or fry 1 slice bacon crisp – remove from grease and crumble – set aside. Toss in washed dandelion greens and cook til wilted. Remove from heat and add bacon crumbles. Dandelion heads are good too. Snip them when they first open. Soak 1 hr in cold water to remove any unwanted protien (bugs). Dip in a light batter (I use a tempura batter) and fry in oil of choice til golden brown. Good way to make use of an otherwise unwanted pesky weed.

I think that’s actually kinda sweet, but Grandma may not think so. Nelson can see her for the caring person she is, not by the popular culture’s idea of beauty.

But they smell better than Grandma, Nelson.

Why mow? Just wait for the snow….