Making wine out of your weeds
Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 10:21 pm
As I have been pretty busy of late my allotment has become a haven for weeds. Mostly dandelions, so 3 days ago I picked the heads off a load of them and stuck them in boiling water. have a look at this link http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Departm ... elion.html
for the original recipe.
I did not have quite as many dandelions as is suggested there so I just used what was around. A small satsuma, about half a litre of dandelion heads in a litre jug of boiling water. Half a lemon that has been squeezed a few times and a small bit of root ginger. (just because I like the taste.) Then I have put in a pinch of yeast. the site that I mentioned says that it made for an explosive drink. Will let you know how I get on
for the original recipe.
I did not have quite as many dandelions as is suggested there so I just used what was around. A small satsuma, about half a litre of dandelion heads in a litre jug of boiling water. Half a lemon that has been squeezed a few times and a small bit of root ginger. (just because I like the taste.) Then I have put in a pinch of yeast. the site that I mentioned says that it made for an explosive drink. Will let you know how I get on