How to Cook Dandelion Greens (and other greens)...from 1890

I love old cookbooks, and one of the favorites in my collection is The White House Cookbook, copyright 1887 and 1890. Here's a little tid-bit about dandelions and other greens - a staple in most Victorian kitchens. Click on the image for easier reading.

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Teaching Children to Forage (with dandelion cookie recipe) 
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Dandelion or Spinach Noodle Recipe