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Dandelions Are Free

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This book is a wonderful array of recipes, stories from people's experiences with that awesome little yellow flower that most people would like to obliterate, and whispy illustrations done by an extremely talented artist. Joanne has such a wonderful flow to her writing and you begin to love that dreaded yellow flower that pops up in our yards. I started the book and couldn't put it down. I wish everyone could read it and enjoy the many aspects of this lovely plant.

Joanne Henry has an enchanting writing style. She will bewitch all who read Dandelions Are Free easily and completely. One will NEVER regard the dandelion in the same way again. Joanne is a gifted writer and researcher, a gentle soul whose own tender feelings about the plant are obvious on every page. Yet her writing also invites the the reader to share in the dandelion's special magic. I feel privileged to have my own work wrapped within hers.

Great recipes for the cook who likes to experiment with something different including main dishes, desserts, and wines. Something for everyone including great line drawings of dandelions and accompaniments. I learned things about dandelions I wouldn't have known otherwise and it gave me new respect for this and other wild plants. A great job on an unusual book. It's a must!

I bought my first copy of this book at a book fair in New York. The lyrical text of the introduction invites you into the delightful world of dandelions and excites your curiosity about the plant. I bought 3 as gifts for cherished friends who adore the book.

A delightful book! For the first time in years I enjoyed a dandelion salad this spring--inspired by these recipes. I'm looking forward to attempting dandelion wine later, my only problem being which wine recipe to choose. Maybe I'll try a couple! The drawings are enchanting. Besides being useful the book has a nostalgic flavor bringing back memories of my childhood.

I grew up in Israel and altho we had dandelions I never paid them any mind. A friend gave me this book and it's changed my mind about this common plant. Who would have thought there was so much to be desired about one of our wildest weeds? As soon as it stops raining I'm going out to gather some fresh leaves and make a salad using a recipe from the book. The poems are great, too. I am amazed at what is in this book.

Has the much-maligned dandelion actually been the brunt of your misguided disdain? If you are harboring a grudge against one of nature's most infamous flowering plants, you need to read DANDELIONS ARE FREE. This book is a wonderfully charming combination of evocative anecdotes, interesting history and folklore, and creative as well as exotic culinary treats. Joanne Juliette Henry has succeeded in writing a book that is absolutely delightful, a perfect gift! You will also enjoy the beautiful illustrations of Stacy Wanchisn who captures the joy at the soul of this misunderstood plant. DANDELIONS ARE FREE is entertaining, informative, and useful. My copy frequently travels from the coffee table to the kitchen counter to the nightstand. Do yourself a favor and buy this book now to harvest the wonderful pleasures within its pages.

This book brought back memories of my childhood and spring. It is a delightful presentation of the plant and recipes for every occasion and all through the year. The illustrations are delightful, well done! If you love wildflowers --or know someone who does, this book is a must.