Omelet wrote:
> There are a huge mess of fresh young dandelion leaves in my yard at the
> moment. I'm getting in the mood for weeding.
>
> I'm seriously considering harvesting and eating them this year.
>
> Any advice from those that do the same? Use or discard the roots etc.?

Young dandelion greens are good to eat. Never did anything with the
roots. Dandelion, garlic and olive oil (sometimes with anchovies) is a
Mediterranean classic.