Why Dandelion?

Don’t worry we are not going to make you eat dandelions in your delivery!

Those pesky, pervasive, poking weeds…. Why can’t I get rid of those darn dandelions?! An entire industry exists around their extraction and elimination.
The poor maligned dandelion. Not often do we stop to wonder and ask the question, why are dandelions everywhere? And I mean everywhere. Without hesitation they’ll grow in the heart of the city without soil in site, from the cracks of the sidewalk and they’ll flourish in your yard. This simple question deserves a simple answer. Dandelions are everywhere because nature has a way of answering our needs. Dandelions are hands down the most nutritious vegetable on the planet. Yes, vegetable. Many people are beginning to hear more and more about the medicinal properties of dandelion root. Good for preventing and curing ailments of the liver and kidneys and for diabetes. Hmmm, aren’t those some pesky illnesses, as common as that pesky door yard weed? Dandelions are just popping up everywhere saying “here I am!” Not only are those bitter roots medicinal, the vegetable greens are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. Nutrition like that goes a long way as a preventative for degenerative illnesses.

Our Mission

Dandelion Organic Delivery is dedicated to providing beautiful, fresh and delicious organic produce directly to people’s homes. Our convenient and affordable service will save our customers time, money, and gasoline while enhancing their healthy lifestyle. We promote sustainability by sourcing produce from local growers, encouraging the growth of the organics food industry and reducing our environmental impact at every opportunity. We will make every effort to be involved with and support the local community and listen to the needs of our customers. Our vision is to create a financially viable business that is in harmony with the environment, community and our shared desire for well being.

To our health and happiness!

The Dandelion Family

Before moving to Bellingham, Maria and Jonny spent the better part of the previous three years caretaking Goldmyer hot springs in the north cascades of Washington State. They have lived and worked in New England, San Francisco, Baltimore, Seattle, and Greece, trying to figure out where in the world to eventually settle down. In Seattle they discovered the convenience of home delivered organics and fell in love with the service and the idea of starting their own business in Bellingham, a wonderful community in an ideal location. They opened for business and have been providing weekly deliveries since May 1st, 2007.

Dandelion as food??
by Maria

I know..I know.. yuk.. dandelions are awful and bitter right? Not true, not if you prepare them well. I’ve made converts out of many unsuspecting eaters. You do have to have a taste for greens and you will love them if you have a taste for slightly bitter greens like arugula and broccoli rabe. Dandelions are long time villager food for southern Mediterraneans, and Italians and Greeks make some of the most delicious food in the world.

My dandelion story...
I grew up eating dandelions. As a kid I would join my grandmother, mother and aunts as they skillfully harvested dandelions from the edges of farms outside of Baltimore. They would gather trash bags full, and the farmers were happy to be rid of them. At home we would boil the greens, after lots of cleaning, wrap them into foil squares and store them in the freezer. Whenever we wanted to eat our greens we would drop them in some boiling water, drizzle with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, serve with a slice of lemon and a plentiful quantity of feta and rustic bread.

Immigrant traditions like these are dying as we become more immersed in the modern culture. We hope that Dandelion will help to keep these traditions alive through education and some fun field trips.

Kali Orexi!
To your health and appetite!