Last night a friend was complaining about all the dandelions coming up in her yard and how "early" spring came.
I teased her saying "You should pick them for dinner!"
Because she knows me well, she replied "You probably are out picking them aren't you?"
I hadn't started on that, but I might have to before a frost gets them
My great-grandmother lived a pioneer lifestyle as a homesteader and was still vital into her 80's.
I used to watch her put up dandelion jelly. I even found a version on Martha Stewart's website
so this is not that unusual or "weird". it is very honey-like.
https://www.marthastewart.com/313094/dandelion-jellyIn looking for more information, I found dandelions have a full day's supply of Vitamin A and
more Vit. C than I realized. See tea, salve, and more uses (especially in the comments section)
on this webpage:
https://survivallife.com/dandelions-not-just-weed/NOTE: The greens are bitter unless you cook them.