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Sippable Sunshine Make Dandelion Wine

Twelve years ago this spring, my husband and I made a 5-gallon batch of dandelion wine on our first date. Creating dandelion wine requires commitment, you see. While you can pick enough dandelions for a good-sized batch in about 20 minutes, it takes hours to separate the flavorful petals from the bitter leaves and sepals. We spent those hours in the shade, getting to know one another, and I wouldn’t trade that afternoon for anything in the world.

These days,

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