Edible Flowers
For Elegant Cuisine
Cooking with flowers is an ancient art, and it is making a comeback in modern day cuisine. The art of using flowers to add taste and texture to any dish is a fun and innovative way to introduce a new flair to a favorite dish. Desserts can be served with a delicate and beautiful design. Rose petals on a wedding cake or any cake for celebration, etc. is a great way to decorate if one desires to take the time to do it. Provided below is a list of edible flowers, and these all must be organic, of course, and free of any pesticides. Allergies must be taken into consideration, and common sense applies. Marigold- can be used as a substitute for the expensive spice saffron, great in salads
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Lilac- has a lemony taste, can be slightly bitter, great to crystallize with sugar and egg whites very fragrant Nasturtiums- beautiful colors, sweet, spicy flavors, the leaves add a tangy peppery taste to salads, entire flowers are great for garnish Peony- the petals are used for tea, add to summer salad or with water or lemonades Scented Geranium- petals can be sprinkled over desserts, freeze in ice cubes, or drinks. Do not use Citronella variety. Roses- all varieties are edible, may be used for garnish, petals can be used in salads, butters, syrups, sweet spreads and added to drinks. Remove any white bitter part of petals, before using.
Apr / May 2020
