Dandy Triples It's Menu - Yeehaw!


Dandelion's much anticipated new menu has finally manifested! We've tripled our offerings with rave reviews from our guests. The new menu is crafted to allow for variety, flexibility, and portion sizes to adjust for different seasons, appetites & budgets. Thanks to the diligent research and culinary talents of our tribe, led by veteran Dandy, Taylor Smith, & new Texan on the block, John Lyons, we are also getting deeper in our commitment to providing the freshest, homemade, wholesome meals prepared in harmony with the seasons and in partnership with local artisan producers.

Behind-the-scenes adjustments have happened in our kitchen and our recent switch from counter service to table service laid the foundation for this new era in culinary creation. This is just the first wave of offerings as we dig deeper into scratch cooking. Dandelion is on the frontier of peaceful, approachable and tantalizing organic foods and we are pioneering an approach to allergen & sugar sensitive menu planning that makes no compromises on flavor, finding that even those without sensitivities feel more energized and complete after they dine at Dandy.

For a play-by play account of these delicious new offerings, read on. Or, skip straight to the menu.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 7:55pm.

Composting with Worms!

Local folks Bernie & Carl are featured in this great video. The large worm composter shown in this video is the same one we utilize at the cafe for composting our food waste, in partnership with the Florida School of Holistic Living & Our Vital Earth.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 12:53pm.

Global Warming. Global Action. Global Future.

350 is the red line for human beings, the most important number on the planet. The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth.

But solutions exist. All around the world, a movement is building to take on the climate crisis, to get humanity out of the danger zone and below 350. This movement is massive, it is diverse, and it is visionary. We are activists, scholars, and scientists. We are leaders in our businesses, our churches, our governments, and our schools. We are clean energy advocates, forward-thinking politicians, and fearless revolutionaries. And we are united around the world, driven to make our planet livable for all who come after us.

We are everywhere, and together we are unstoppable.

Spread the word & take action at http://350.org

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 1:51pm.

Food Matters

Sick and tired of the confusion surrounding food?

Want to feel good and prevent or reverse illness & disease? WELCOME TO FOOD MATTERS

Food Matters is a documentary film informing you on the best choices you can make for you and your family's health. Helping you save time, money and effort.In this day and age with so many companies interested in profiting from your misfortune and ill health this film will help keep your money in your pocket and your health in your hands.

Screening in Winter Park!!! Click here for details.

We all know someone with Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Obesity, Mental Illness, Depression, Asthma, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Chronic Fatigue, Allergies and on and on...Knowing what to do and where to turn has become unbelievably complex.

Join the World's Leading Authorities on Nutrition and Natural Healing as they uncover the true cause of disease. Find out what really works, what doesn’t and what’s killing you. Becoming informed about the choices you have for your health and wellbeing can save your life.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 5:14pm.

A "Local First" Campaign in OurLando?

OurlandoAt Dandelion, we are passionate about community & are dedicated to helping this city & it's citizens live, work & play in a progressive town. We would like to send a delegation from OurLando to represent our blossoming community at the BALLE "Grow Deep" Conference & are looking to the community to help raise money for airfare & lodging. Please consider making a donation to our travel fund so we can learn what it takes to start & maintain a vibrant "Local First" campaign in OurLando in support of independent business, arts, culture & active citizens.




We need to raise $5,000 for airfare, conference fees, meals, hotel and materials needed to jump-start a program in OurLando. Won't you pitch in? Consider donating $25, $50 or $100. Click on the Donate Button Now!

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Submitted by Dandelion on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:58pm.

Eco Enterprise....We Made the Cover!

Oh, my. You know something is afoot when the Orlando Chamber puts an eco-preneur on the cover of it's monthly publication. Julie was proud to stand tall in front of Dandelion and spread the eco-word on running an authentic green business. Check the article out here on page 18.

Also in the news recently was Tia Meer of the Simple Living Institute. Check out that article here on page 13.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 6:40pm.

Earth Day 2008 Photos & News Coverage

What a fantastic celebration we had! It was so amazing to have all of our neighbors band together to celebrate mama earth - many thanks to event organizers Emily Ruff & Mike Tiner from the Florida School of Holistic Living for their tireless efforts to bring this celebration to OurLando!

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 3:28pm.

Why we need to REDUCE the use of plastic...

Apparently, plastic we use ends up in the ocean. Lots of it. A friend of a friend of a friend put together this 12 part documentary. Here's Episode 1 of 12. For More, Go here.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 1:20pm.