Green Witch Kitchen

Sorry Bees 🐝. Don't worry, I saved lots for you.....
'Tis dandelion Season!!!
Getting an early start because I only saw dandelions for about two weeks last year.
Dehydrating the flowers to make salves, lotions and hopefully soaps. :)

🌿✨ Dandelion: The Humble W**d That’s Actually a Wild Healer ✨🌿

Before you curse it in your lawn, remember — the dandelion is one of nature’s most generous plant allies. 🌼 She offers medicine from her root to flower.

Here’s why this sunny little bloom deserves a place in your apothecary:

🌼 For the Skin
Dandelion flowers infused in oil make a beautiful salve for dry, cracked, or tired skin. Traditionally used to soothe minor aches and nourish weather-worn hands. Gentle, golden, and full of sunshine energy.

🍵 As a Tea
• Leaf tea – supports the kidneys and helps reduce water retention (nature’s gentle diuretic).
• Root tea – roasted and brewed, it supports liver health and digestion.
• Flower tea – mild and uplifting, perfect for spring cleansing rituals.

🌿 Digestive & Liver Support
Dandelion root has long been used in herbal traditions to stimulate digestion and support liver function. Bitter herbs like dandelion help wake up the digestive fire.

💛 Nutrient Dense
Leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus minerals like iron and potassium. Add young leaves to salads for a slightly bitter, mineral-rich boost.

🌞 Energetically Speaking
Dandelion carries solar energy — resilience, persistence, and joyful growth. She teaches us to thrive wherever we are planted.

✨ Ways to Work With Dandelion:
• Infuse flowers in oil for salves
• Dry leaves for tea
• Roast roots for a coffee substitute
• Add young greens to soups and salads
• Craft syrups, oxymels, or herbal vinegars

As always, harvest from clean, unsprayed areas and be mindful if you have gallbladder issues, are on diuretics, or have medical conditions — check with a healthcare provider before using medicinally.

The “weed” you’ve been pulling might just be your backyard pharmacy. 🌿💛

Remember that tomato powder we made back in October??
Well turns out it's an excellent seasoning for chicken!!!
Chicken breast sprinkled with garlic powder and tomato powder with a dab of coconut oil in the Dutch oven.
Chef's Kiss!