As a child, I remember pulling the stem out of a honeysuckle, and sucking the nectar out. So I assume that was safe, since I never got sick. However, are the flowers themselves, edible?
Are honeysuckle flowers edible?
We used to do the same as children. They are however considered to be edible. I wouldn't want to chow down on a bowl of them but they do make a nice garnish.
check this out
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
Reply:I don't think they will harm anyone eating them, since you put them in your mouth anyway, to get the nectar.
Reply:I remember doing that too, sucking the nectar out. I've never heard of the flowers being edible either though.
Reply:i wouldnt try eating the whole flower , only because if they are edable woh never know what you are eating these days because of the polution in this world ! yes i use to suck the nector out too but i never ate the flower . anyways i hope this answered your question . be safe !!!
Reply:Yes!
You can eat them.
ONCE!
Reply:I don't think they would be edible
Reply:I never heard of eating them.
Reply:Not certain.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Edible flowers for container gardening in shade?
I'm starting a container garden with a north facing patio (cringe). I gave up a southern view for a a skyline what can i say. So anyway i'm a cook, sometimes profesionaly, and wanted to try to grow and then incorperate some edible flowers into my cooking. Does anyone know any that grow well on little sunlight? I'm going to end up putting it in a closet with a sun lamp in the winter by defualt but would like something that didnt become anemic you know?
Edible flowers for container gardening in shade?
Violets, violas, pansies and nastursiumns. Here is a site that lists many more, plus ways to use them. However, the ones I listed (other than traditional herbs, rosemary, thyme, etc.) are the ones most suited for shade container gardening.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
Reply:Lovely flowers which can stay outdoors over winter are daylilies and hosta.
Squash blossom--zucchini for orange flowers. For yellow blooms, try the cucumber! And for white, try gourds--the apple gourd is my favorite. Report It
Reply:Sunflower petals! Many colors and sizes, some will grow in low light--they taste nutty, like the seeds :) Report It
Reply:Try planting Rosemary, parsley,sage, thyme,or even colts-foot for those winter colds and flu's.
Reply:Nasturtiums can tolerate low light in my experience and are tasty and peppery.
Reply:pansies
Edible flowers for container gardening in shade?
Violets, violas, pansies and nastursiumns. Here is a site that lists many more, plus ways to use them. However, the ones I listed (other than traditional herbs, rosemary, thyme, etc.) are the ones most suited for shade container gardening.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
Reply:Lovely flowers which can stay outdoors over winter are daylilies and hosta.
Squash blossom--zucchini for orange flowers. For yellow blooms, try the cucumber! And for white, try gourds--the apple gourd is my favorite. Report It
Reply:Sunflower petals! Many colors and sizes, some will grow in low light--they taste nutty, like the seeds :) Report It
Reply:Try planting Rosemary, parsley,sage, thyme,or even colts-foot for those winter colds and flu's.
Reply:Nasturtiums can tolerate low light in my experience and are tasty and peppery.
Reply:pansies
Where can you buy edible flowers? any websites?
i want to know where you can buy and find edible flowers. i want to make a summer style dinner! please help
Where can you buy edible flowers? any websites?
Almost any natural food store or gourmet market will carry edible flowers.
Reply:i have just looked at the google search and put in edible flowers and it brings u up lots of different sites u can go in to...........xxx
Reply:http://www.edibleflower.com/about.htm
There you go!!
Reply:Red envelope has an edible flower kit they're selling for mother's day. But it would tell you whats in there, then you would know what kind are safe.
Reply:Exeter seems to be a long way away from the sources people are quoting you! I sympathise, I'm in the Canary Islands (off the coast of Spain in Europe as well!) and I would like to know where to find edible flowers. Not available in our local markets - probably also not that easy to find in Devon, England! Good luck with your search and please let me know if you find a source in the UK!
Reply:Type in confectionary /fancy icing
Reply:I know of places that make edible bouquets made of fruit. Don't know if that's exactly what you are looking for. Try ediblearrangements.com
Reply:http://www.freshorigins.com/?OVRAW=edibl...
http://www.flavorbouquet.peachhost.com/o...
Here are two web sites that have overnight delivery. Enjoy!
Reply:I dont know where you live, but stores like whole food will have it. I'm not sure about trader joe's, their produce selections varies from time to time. If you live by Berkeley, CA, I know Berkeley Bowl always has it. Most stores that focus on specialty food or gourmet food will carry it. Just look for all the hippies. :P
Where can you buy edible flowers? any websites?
Almost any natural food store or gourmet market will carry edible flowers.
Reply:i have just looked at the google search and put in edible flowers and it brings u up lots of different sites u can go in to...........xxx
Reply:http://www.edibleflower.com/about.htm
There you go!!
Reply:Red envelope has an edible flower kit they're selling for mother's day. But it would tell you whats in there, then you would know what kind are safe.
Reply:Exeter seems to be a long way away from the sources people are quoting you! I sympathise, I'm in the Canary Islands (off the coast of Spain in Europe as well!) and I would like to know where to find edible flowers. Not available in our local markets - probably also not that easy to find in Devon, England! Good luck with your search and please let me know if you find a source in the UK!
Reply:Type in confectionary /fancy icing
Reply:I know of places that make edible bouquets made of fruit. Don't know if that's exactly what you are looking for. Try ediblearrangements.com
Reply:http://www.freshorigins.com/?OVRAW=edibl...
http://www.flavorbouquet.peachhost.com/o...
Here are two web sites that have overnight delivery. Enjoy!
Reply:I dont know where you live, but stores like whole food will have it. I'm not sure about trader joe's, their produce selections varies from time to time. If you live by Berkeley, CA, I know Berkeley Bowl always has it. Most stores that focus on specialty food or gourmet food will carry it. Just look for all the hippies. :P
How nutritious are edible flowers?
I'm thinking of encouraging my kids, who refuse to eat veggies, to eat flowers if there is any nutritional value. I have roses, rose of sharon, snap dragons and peonies in my garden and of course dandelions in the yard. I thought maybe a little mixture of flowers and greens might get them eating a "salad". Will the flowers upset their little tummies?
How nutritious are edible flowers?
I think the nutritional value isn't much except for rose hips which are rich in vitamin C. You eat the dandelion greens (unless dogs have been patrolling the yard) and they are nutritious like other dark leafy greens (good calcium!). Nasturtiums are edible. Violet leaves and flowers are edible. Johnny jump up flowers are, but not the plants. I think their stomachs will be fine because it is doubtful that they will find them tasty enough to make them sick.
Reply:How weird would it be if your kids went to school and starting picking up stuff in the gardens around the school and eating it. I'd be so embarassed...And the other kids would tease the heck out of them.
Reply:As long as they are edible flowers.
Dandelions and rose petals are edible but I don't know about the other 2. Pansies are edible too. Don't know about nutritional value though.
Fillings
How nutritious are edible flowers?
I think the nutritional value isn't much except for rose hips which are rich in vitamin C. You eat the dandelion greens (unless dogs have been patrolling the yard) and they are nutritious like other dark leafy greens (good calcium!). Nasturtiums are edible. Violet leaves and flowers are edible. Johnny jump up flowers are, but not the plants. I think their stomachs will be fine because it is doubtful that they will find them tasty enough to make them sick.
Reply:How weird would it be if your kids went to school and starting picking up stuff in the gardens around the school and eating it. I'd be so embarassed...And the other kids would tease the heck out of them.
Reply:As long as they are edible flowers.
Dandelions and rose petals are edible but I don't know about the other 2. Pansies are edible too. Don't know about nutritional value though.
Fillings
Any ideas on how to decorate a three tier princess cake with edible flowers?
and where do i find them i would like real edible flowers i will be baking the cake myself. I have an original disney cinderella doll ( like barbie) to which i made a dress out of textle but dont know how to attach it to top of cake and would like to obtain some help on this i have no experience on this subject and dont know where or how to make or find already made decorations.
thanks for your help.
Any ideas on how to decorate a three tier princess cake with edible flowers?
THERE ARE SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT GIVE THE NAMES OF EDIBLE FLOWERS. MOST FLORIST CAN ASSIST YOU WITH THIS, ALSO. I SUGGEST DIPPING THE FLOWERS IN GRANULATED SUGAR FIRST. I DIPPED THE ONES ON MY DAUGHTERS CAKE IN A MIXTURE OF POWDERED SUGAR AND WATER WITH JUST A TINT OF FOOD COLORING, THE SAME COLOR AS THE FLOWER. POWDERED SUGAR ALONE CAN LIGHTEN THE COLOR OF THE FLOWERS. I ALSO PLACES WHOLE STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, AND CHERRIES BETWEEN THE FLOWERS ON MY DAUGHTERS CAKE. I ALSO SLICED A BOWL OF THE FRUIT THE NIGHT BEFORE, AND ADDED A SMALL AMOUT OF SUGAR TOO MAKE A SYRUP. WE SPOONED THE FRUIT AND WHIPPED TOPPING OVER THE CAKE. I HAD 25 CHILDREN ATTENDING, AND NOT ONE OF THEM COMPLAINED. IF YOUR CAKE IS GOING TO BE TIERED YOU MIGHT PLACE THE DOLL ON THE EDGE OF ONE OF THE TIER, FACING THE CAKE, ARMS OUTSTRECHED (USE THE OUTSTRECHED ARMS TO PROP HER AGAINST THE NEXT TIER OF THE CAKE) AND ONE LEG BENT BACK, TOO GIVE HER THE APPERAENCE OF RUNNING. THEN PLACE ONE OF HER SLIPPERS ON THE TIER NEXT TO HER FOOT, APPERARIN AS THOUGH SHE LOST IT. HOPE THIS HELPS.
Reply:This is really easy! You can find edible flowers in most major grocery stores where they sell the fresh herbs. They are a little pricey, but not too. They are a beautiful small pink and white lilly. I found this tool at Target called The Betty Crocker Cake Decorator. You can easy learn how to make a simple boarder and use the flowers on the top edge of each tier. You can also ask the baker anywhere they make cakes for a few tips with the doll. What I am thinking is using a clean small stick, like a chop stick or a stick for kabob, put it a little off center of the cake and attach the doll using a twist tie on one of the legs where someone cannot see it. Just keep it simple. A simple boarder, a few flowers and the doll on the top.
thanks for your help.
Any ideas on how to decorate a three tier princess cake with edible flowers?
THERE ARE SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT GIVE THE NAMES OF EDIBLE FLOWERS. MOST FLORIST CAN ASSIST YOU WITH THIS, ALSO. I SUGGEST DIPPING THE FLOWERS IN GRANULATED SUGAR FIRST. I DIPPED THE ONES ON MY DAUGHTERS CAKE IN A MIXTURE OF POWDERED SUGAR AND WATER WITH JUST A TINT OF FOOD COLORING, THE SAME COLOR AS THE FLOWER. POWDERED SUGAR ALONE CAN LIGHTEN THE COLOR OF THE FLOWERS. I ALSO PLACES WHOLE STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, AND CHERRIES BETWEEN THE FLOWERS ON MY DAUGHTERS CAKE. I ALSO SLICED A BOWL OF THE FRUIT THE NIGHT BEFORE, AND ADDED A SMALL AMOUT OF SUGAR TOO MAKE A SYRUP. WE SPOONED THE FRUIT AND WHIPPED TOPPING OVER THE CAKE. I HAD 25 CHILDREN ATTENDING, AND NOT ONE OF THEM COMPLAINED. IF YOUR CAKE IS GOING TO BE TIERED YOU MIGHT PLACE THE DOLL ON THE EDGE OF ONE OF THE TIER, FACING THE CAKE, ARMS OUTSTRECHED (USE THE OUTSTRECHED ARMS TO PROP HER AGAINST THE NEXT TIER OF THE CAKE) AND ONE LEG BENT BACK, TOO GIVE HER THE APPERAENCE OF RUNNING. THEN PLACE ONE OF HER SLIPPERS ON THE TIER NEXT TO HER FOOT, APPERARIN AS THOUGH SHE LOST IT. HOPE THIS HELPS.
Reply:This is really easy! You can find edible flowers in most major grocery stores where they sell the fresh herbs. They are a little pricey, but not too. They are a beautiful small pink and white lilly. I found this tool at Target called The Betty Crocker Cake Decorator. You can easy learn how to make a simple boarder and use the flowers on the top edge of each tier. You can also ask the baker anywhere they make cakes for a few tips with the doll. What I am thinking is using a clean small stick, like a chop stick or a stick for kabob, put it a little off center of the cake and attach the doll using a twist tie on one of the legs where someone cannot see it. Just keep it simple. A simple boarder, a few flowers and the doll on the top.
Does anyone know of a place to buy salad with edible flowers pre packaged? Its for a wedding.?
I want to buy bags of pre mixed salad with edible flowers.
What herbs or edible flowers are good to plant in a container with tomatoes?
I'm trying to design a vegetable garden in containers, and would like to know what herbs/edible flowers would not overwhelm smaller varieties of tomatoes, squash, etc.
What herbs or edible flowers are good to plant in a container with tomatoes?
Nastursums are an edible flower with a little kick. They are very pretty and come in shades of yellow, orange and red. They also sometimes have variegated foliage for extra appeal. The plant with drape over the pot so it won't interfere with the tomatoes.
Reply:Nothing, that is the best companion for container planting of tomatoes.
Tomatoes need a lot of water and nutrients. When they are in competition it affects their growth. In a container the amount of water and nutrients is finite. I would not force my tomatoes to compete.
Reply:You could plant Chives. They grow great in containers and don't grow so tall that they'll over power the tomatoes. You can prune them as they grow to keep them shorter and use the snipped off blades in your cooking.
Also, once you've harvested all the tomatoes for the season, you can bring the chives inside for the winter. You'll have herbs all year round.
Reply:Tomatoes love basil. They'll do well together.
Beans don't like growing near tomatoes and neither does lettuce.
Reply:I planted my tomatoes with basil because they both need lots of sun and apparently they go well together. I'll probably also use them both to cook Italian food! Garlic, I'm told, is also a good companion.
Lovage grows easily and is a good neighbor for lots of plants. Nasturnium planted between rows of tomatoes will repel a lot of pests naturally. Most kinds of mint, asparagus, lettuce, onion, peppers and parsley also help tomatoes.
Do NOT plant tomatoes near kohlrabi. They compete with one another.
Reply:Basil is the ideal companion herb for tomatoes. Marigolds, while not edible, will help keep pests away. Squash, because it has long thick vines, is not a common container plant. You may wish to consider replacing the squash with a pepper plant. The dark shiny leaves and fruit of pepper plants, make them decorative and useful.
What herbs or edible flowers are good to plant in a container with tomatoes?
Nastursums are an edible flower with a little kick. They are very pretty and come in shades of yellow, orange and red. They also sometimes have variegated foliage for extra appeal. The plant with drape over the pot so it won't interfere with the tomatoes.
Reply:Nothing, that is the best companion for container planting of tomatoes.
Tomatoes need a lot of water and nutrients. When they are in competition it affects their growth. In a container the amount of water and nutrients is finite. I would not force my tomatoes to compete.
Reply:You could plant Chives. They grow great in containers and don't grow so tall that they'll over power the tomatoes. You can prune them as they grow to keep them shorter and use the snipped off blades in your cooking.
Also, once you've harvested all the tomatoes for the season, you can bring the chives inside for the winter. You'll have herbs all year round.
Reply:Tomatoes love basil. They'll do well together.
Beans don't like growing near tomatoes and neither does lettuce.
Reply:I planted my tomatoes with basil because they both need lots of sun and apparently they go well together. I'll probably also use them both to cook Italian food! Garlic, I'm told, is also a good companion.
Lovage grows easily and is a good neighbor for lots of plants. Nasturnium planted between rows of tomatoes will repel a lot of pests naturally. Most kinds of mint, asparagus, lettuce, onion, peppers and parsley also help tomatoes.
Do NOT plant tomatoes near kohlrabi. They compete with one another.
Reply:Basil is the ideal companion herb for tomatoes. Marigolds, while not edible, will help keep pests away. Squash, because it has long thick vines, is not a common container plant. You may wish to consider replacing the squash with a pepper plant. The dark shiny leaves and fruit of pepper plants, make them decorative and useful.
Where can i buy edible flowers? also what are some kind of edible flowers?
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i've seen them before, i just forget
Where can i buy edible flowers? also what are some kind of edible flowers?
You can buy edible flowers from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Reply:Broccoli, cauliflower and vegetables such as zucchini are all vegetables that you can eat. when broccoli and cauliflower are not picked they shoot flowers however zucchini grows a large yellow flower which is also eatable and used in many restaurants dishes. You can also eat fake flowers that are used on wedding cakes etc, they can all b e brought in the supermarket
Reply:first, you'd have to be sure that they were grown organically, but alot of flowers are edible: roses, nasturtiums, pansies, violets ..... Check a local florist. They might be able to tell you if the grower uses insecticides (or grow your own from seed). Search Sunset Magazine, and ask them all the flowers that are edible......
Reply:Hi you should first find out which flowers can be eaten--then you need to proceed to call speciality food stores--and %26amp; ask if they carry these products.
Reply:dandelion salad is great - petals and leaves. rose and violet petals are edible ans sometimes coated with sugar as a treat. be careful of pestiicides!
Reply:dude, email me if you have the correct answer! i would love to have edible flowers, so I could see them grow up. then when they become pretty I eats them! :0
Reply:There is a lady at our local farmer's market that has them. The chamomile are delicious.
Reply:google edible arrangements...wait you mean the ones made of fruit right?
Reply:you can buy them at best-price.com they have sugar flowers,
Reply:Alliums (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) - Known as the "Flowering Onions." There are approximately four hundred species that includes the familiar onion, garlic, chives, ramps, and shallots. All members of this genus are edible. Their flavors range from mild onions and leeks right through to strong onion and garlic. All parts of the plants are edible. The flowers tend to have a stronger flavor than the leaves and the young developing seed-heads are even stronger. We eat the leaves and flowers mainly in salads. The leaves can also be cooked as a flavoring with other vegetables in soups, etc.
Chive Blossoms - Use whenever a light onion flavor and aroma is desired. Separate the florets and enjoy the mild, onion flavor in a variety of dishes.
Garlic Blossoms - The flowers can be white or pink, and the stems are flat instead of round. The flavor has a garlicky zing that brings out the flavor of your favorite food. Milder than the garlic bulb. Wonderful in salads.
Angelica - Depending on the variety, flower range from pale lavender-blue to deep rose. It has a flavor similar to licorice. Angelica is valued culinary from the seeds and stems, which are candied and used in liqueurs, to the young leaves and shoots, which can be added to a green salad. Because of its celery-like flavor, Angelica has a natural affinity with fish. The leaves have a stronger, clean taste and make a interesting addition to salads. In its native northern Europe, even the mature leaves are used, particularly by the Laplanders, as a natural fish preservative. Many people in the cold Northern regions such as Greenland, Siberia, and Finland consider Angelica a vegetable, and eat the stems raw, sometimes spread with butter. Young leaves can be made into a tea.
Anise Hyssop - Both flowers and leaves have a delicate anise or licorice flavor. Some people say the flavor reminds them of root beer. The blossoms make attractive plate garnishes and are often used in Chinese-style dishes
Apple Blossoms - Apple Blossoms have a delicate floral flavor and aroma. They are a nice accompaniment to fruit dishes and can easily be candied to use as a garnish.
NOTE: Eat in moderation as the flowers may contain cyanide precursors. The seeds of the apple fruit and their wild relations are poisonous
Arugula - Also called garden rocket, roquette, rocket-salad, Oruga, Rocketsalad, rocket-gentle; Raukenkohl (German); rouquelle (French); rucola (Italian). An Italian green usually appreciated raw in salads or on sandwiches. The flowers are small, white with dark centers and can be used in the salad for a light piquant flavor. The flowers taste very similar to the leaves and range in color from white to yellowish with dark purple veins. Arugula resembles radish leaves in both appearance and taste. Leaves are compound and have a spicy, peppery flavor that starts mild in young leaves and intensifies as they mature.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, Pear and Asiago Cheese Salad
Walnut, Arugula %26amp; Gorgonzola Crostini
Aquatic Plants - Cattails have edible shoots and roots and even the pollen has been used in making biscuits. Arrowheads form large edible tubers at the root ends, called duck potatoes, which were consumed by Native Americans. Watercress (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum) has many historic medicinal uses and its spicy vegetation continues to be used in salads and garnishes. Water lily roots are a common source of food in many parts of the world especialy in Far East and have historic medicinal value.
Banana Blossoms - Also know as Banana Hearts. The flowers are a purple-maroon torpedo shaped growth appears out of the top of usually the largest of the trunks. Banana blossoms are used in Southeast Asian cuisines. The blossoms can be cooked or eaten raw. The tough covering is usually removed until you get to the almost white tender parts of the blossom. It should be sliced and let it sit in water until most of the sap are gone. If you eat it raw, make sure the blossom comes from a variety that isn't bitter. Most of the Southeast Asian varieties aren't bitter.
Basil - Depending on the type, the flowers are either bright white, pale pink, or a delicate lavender. The flavor of the flower is milder, but similar to the leaves of the same plant. Basil also has different varieties that have different milder flavors like lemon and mint. Sprinkle them over salad or pasta for a concentrated flavor and a spark of color that gives any dish a fresh, festive look.
Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil
Bee Balm - Also called Wild Bergamot, Wild Oswego Tea, Horsemint, Monarda. Wild bee balm tastes like oregano and mint. The taste of bee balm is reminiscent of citrus with soft mingling of lemon and orange. The red flowers have a minty flavor. Any place you use oregano, you can use bee balm blossoms. The leaves and flower petals can also be used in both fruit and regular salads. The leaves taste like the main ingredient in Earl Gray Tea and can be used as a substitute.
Borage - Has lovely cornflower blue star-shaped flowers. Blossoms have a cool, cucumber taste. Wonderful in punches, lemonade, gin and tonics, sorbets, chilled soups, cheese tortas, and dips.
Broccoli Florets - The top portion of broccoli is actually flower buds. Given time each will burst into a bright yellow flower, which is why they are called florets. Small yellow flowers have a mild spiciness (mild broccoli flavor), and are delicious in salads or in a stir-fry or steamer.
Burnet - The taste usually is likened to that of cucumbers, and burnet can be used interchangeably with borage.
Calendula - Also called Marigolds. A wonderful edible flower. Flavors range from spicy to bitter, tangy to peppery. Their sharp taste resembles saffron (also known as Poor Man’s Saffron). Has pretty petals in golden-orange hues. Sprinkle them on soups, pasta or rice dishes, herb butters, and salads. Petals add a yellow tint to soups, spreads, and scrambled eggs.
Carnations - Steep in wine, candy, or use as cake decoration. To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Dianthus are the miniature member of the carnation family with light clove-like or nutmeg scent. Petals add color to salads or aspics. Carnation petals are one of secret ingredients that has been used to make Chartreuse, a French liqueur, since the 17th century.
Chamomile - The flowers are small and daisy-like and have a sweet, apple-like flavor.
NOTE: Drink chamomile tea in moderation as it contains thuaone; ragweed sufferers may be allergic to chamomile.
Chervil - Chervil flowers are delicate white flowers with an anise flavor. Chervil's flavor is lost very easily, either by drying the herb, or too much heat. That is why it should be added at the end of cooking or sprinkled on in its fresh, raw state
Chicory - Earthy flavor, eat either the petals or the buds. Chicory has a pleasant, mild-bitter taste that has been compared to endive. The buds can be pickled.
Chrysanthemums - Tangy, slightly bitter, ranging in colors from red, white, yellow and orange. They range in taste from faint peppery to mild cauliflower. They sould be blanched first and then scatter the petals on a salad. The leaves can also be used to flavor vinegar. Always remove the bitter flower base and use petals only. Young leaves and stems of the Crown Daisy, also known as Chop Suey Greens or Shingiku in Japan, are widely used in oriental stir-fries and as salad seasoning.
Cilantro/Coriander - Like the leaves and seeds, the flowers have a strong herbal flavor. Use leaves and flowers raw as the flavor fades quickly when cooked. Sprinkle to taste on salads, bean dishes, and cold vegetable dishes.
Citrus blossoms (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat) - Use highly scented waxy petals sparingly. Distilled orange flower water is characteristic of Middle Eastern pastries and beverages. Citrus flavor and lemony.
Clover - Sweet, anise-like, licorice.
Cornflower - Also called Bachelor’s button. They have a slightly sweet to spicy, clove-like flavor. Bloom is a natural food dye. More commonly used as garnish.
Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) - Also called Sweet Rocket or Dame's Violet. This plant is often mistaken for Phlox. Phlox has five petals, Dame's Rocket has just four. The flowers, which resemble phlox, are deep lavender, and sometimes pink to white. The plant is part of the mustard family, which also includes radishes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and, mustard. The plant and flowers are edible, but fairly bitter. The flowers are attractive added to green salads. The young leaves can also be added to your salad greens (for culinary purposes, the leaves should be picked before the plant flowers). The seed can also be sprouted and added to salads.NOTE: It is not the same variety as the herb commonly called Rocket, which is used as a green in salads.
Dandelions - Member of Daisy family. Flowers are sweetest when picked young, and just before eating. They have a sweet, honey-like flavor. Mature flowers are bitter. Dandelion buds are tastier than the flowers: best to pick these when they are very close to the ground, tightly bunched in the center, and about the size of a small gumball. Good raw or steamed. Also made into wine. Young leaves taste good steamed, or tossed in salads. When serving a rice dish use dandelion petals like confetti over the rice.
Day Lilies - Slightly sweet with a mild vegetable flavor, like sweet lettuce or melon. Their flavor is a combination of asparagus and zucchini. Chewable consistency. Some people think that different colored blossoms have different flavors. To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Also great to stuff like squash blossoms. Flowers look beautiful on composed salad platters or crowning a frosted cake.
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Where can i buy edible flowers? also what are some kind of edible flowers?
You can buy edible flowers from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Reply:Broccoli, cauliflower and vegetables such as zucchini are all vegetables that you can eat. when broccoli and cauliflower are not picked they shoot flowers however zucchini grows a large yellow flower which is also eatable and used in many restaurants dishes. You can also eat fake flowers that are used on wedding cakes etc, they can all b e brought in the supermarket
Reply:first, you'd have to be sure that they were grown organically, but alot of flowers are edible: roses, nasturtiums, pansies, violets ..... Check a local florist. They might be able to tell you if the grower uses insecticides (or grow your own from seed). Search Sunset Magazine, and ask them all the flowers that are edible......
Reply:Hi you should first find out which flowers can be eaten--then you need to proceed to call speciality food stores--and %26amp; ask if they carry these products.
Reply:dandelion salad is great - petals and leaves. rose and violet petals are edible ans sometimes coated with sugar as a treat. be careful of pestiicides!
Reply:dude, email me if you have the correct answer! i would love to have edible flowers, so I could see them grow up. then when they become pretty I eats them! :0
Reply:There is a lady at our local farmer's market that has them. The chamomile are delicious.
Reply:google edible arrangements...wait you mean the ones made of fruit right?
Reply:you can buy them at best-price.com they have sugar flowers,
Reply:Alliums (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) - Known as the "Flowering Onions." There are approximately four hundred species that includes the familiar onion, garlic, chives, ramps, and shallots. All members of this genus are edible. Their flavors range from mild onions and leeks right through to strong onion and garlic. All parts of the plants are edible. The flowers tend to have a stronger flavor than the leaves and the young developing seed-heads are even stronger. We eat the leaves and flowers mainly in salads. The leaves can also be cooked as a flavoring with other vegetables in soups, etc.
Chive Blossoms - Use whenever a light onion flavor and aroma is desired. Separate the florets and enjoy the mild, onion flavor in a variety of dishes.
Garlic Blossoms - The flowers can be white or pink, and the stems are flat instead of round. The flavor has a garlicky zing that brings out the flavor of your favorite food. Milder than the garlic bulb. Wonderful in salads.
Angelica - Depending on the variety, flower range from pale lavender-blue to deep rose. It has a flavor similar to licorice. Angelica is valued culinary from the seeds and stems, which are candied and used in liqueurs, to the young leaves and shoots, which can be added to a green salad. Because of its celery-like flavor, Angelica has a natural affinity with fish. The leaves have a stronger, clean taste and make a interesting addition to salads. In its native northern Europe, even the mature leaves are used, particularly by the Laplanders, as a natural fish preservative. Many people in the cold Northern regions such as Greenland, Siberia, and Finland consider Angelica a vegetable, and eat the stems raw, sometimes spread with butter. Young leaves can be made into a tea.
Anise Hyssop - Both flowers and leaves have a delicate anise or licorice flavor. Some people say the flavor reminds them of root beer. The blossoms make attractive plate garnishes and are often used in Chinese-style dishes
Apple Blossoms - Apple Blossoms have a delicate floral flavor and aroma. They are a nice accompaniment to fruit dishes and can easily be candied to use as a garnish.
NOTE: Eat in moderation as the flowers may contain cyanide precursors. The seeds of the apple fruit and their wild relations are poisonous
Arugula - Also called garden rocket, roquette, rocket-salad, Oruga, Rocketsalad, rocket-gentle; Raukenkohl (German); rouquelle (French); rucola (Italian). An Italian green usually appreciated raw in salads or on sandwiches. The flowers are small, white with dark centers and can be used in the salad for a light piquant flavor. The flowers taste very similar to the leaves and range in color from white to yellowish with dark purple veins. Arugula resembles radish leaves in both appearance and taste. Leaves are compound and have a spicy, peppery flavor that starts mild in young leaves and intensifies as they mature.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, Pear and Asiago Cheese Salad
Walnut, Arugula %26amp; Gorgonzola Crostini
Aquatic Plants - Cattails have edible shoots and roots and even the pollen has been used in making biscuits. Arrowheads form large edible tubers at the root ends, called duck potatoes, which were consumed by Native Americans. Watercress (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum) has many historic medicinal uses and its spicy vegetation continues to be used in salads and garnishes. Water lily roots are a common source of food in many parts of the world especialy in Far East and have historic medicinal value.
Banana Blossoms - Also know as Banana Hearts. The flowers are a purple-maroon torpedo shaped growth appears out of the top of usually the largest of the trunks. Banana blossoms are used in Southeast Asian cuisines. The blossoms can be cooked or eaten raw. The tough covering is usually removed until you get to the almost white tender parts of the blossom. It should be sliced and let it sit in water until most of the sap are gone. If you eat it raw, make sure the blossom comes from a variety that isn't bitter. Most of the Southeast Asian varieties aren't bitter.
Basil - Depending on the type, the flowers are either bright white, pale pink, or a delicate lavender. The flavor of the flower is milder, but similar to the leaves of the same plant. Basil also has different varieties that have different milder flavors like lemon and mint. Sprinkle them over salad or pasta for a concentrated flavor and a spark of color that gives any dish a fresh, festive look.
Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil
Bee Balm - Also called Wild Bergamot, Wild Oswego Tea, Horsemint, Monarda. Wild bee balm tastes like oregano and mint. The taste of bee balm is reminiscent of citrus with soft mingling of lemon and orange. The red flowers have a minty flavor. Any place you use oregano, you can use bee balm blossoms. The leaves and flower petals can also be used in both fruit and regular salads. The leaves taste like the main ingredient in Earl Gray Tea and can be used as a substitute.
Borage - Has lovely cornflower blue star-shaped flowers. Blossoms have a cool, cucumber taste. Wonderful in punches, lemonade, gin and tonics, sorbets, chilled soups, cheese tortas, and dips.
Broccoli Florets - The top portion of broccoli is actually flower buds. Given time each will burst into a bright yellow flower, which is why they are called florets. Small yellow flowers have a mild spiciness (mild broccoli flavor), and are delicious in salads or in a stir-fry or steamer.
Burnet - The taste usually is likened to that of cucumbers, and burnet can be used interchangeably with borage.
Calendula - Also called Marigolds. A wonderful edible flower. Flavors range from spicy to bitter, tangy to peppery. Their sharp taste resembles saffron (also known as Poor Man’s Saffron). Has pretty petals in golden-orange hues. Sprinkle them on soups, pasta or rice dishes, herb butters, and salads. Petals add a yellow tint to soups, spreads, and scrambled eggs.
Carnations - Steep in wine, candy, or use as cake decoration. To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Dianthus are the miniature member of the carnation family with light clove-like or nutmeg scent. Petals add color to salads or aspics. Carnation petals are one of secret ingredients that has been used to make Chartreuse, a French liqueur, since the 17th century.
Chamomile - The flowers are small and daisy-like and have a sweet, apple-like flavor.
NOTE: Drink chamomile tea in moderation as it contains thuaone; ragweed sufferers may be allergic to chamomile.
Chervil - Chervil flowers are delicate white flowers with an anise flavor. Chervil's flavor is lost very easily, either by drying the herb, or too much heat. That is why it should be added at the end of cooking or sprinkled on in its fresh, raw state
Chicory - Earthy flavor, eat either the petals or the buds. Chicory has a pleasant, mild-bitter taste that has been compared to endive. The buds can be pickled.
Chrysanthemums - Tangy, slightly bitter, ranging in colors from red, white, yellow and orange. They range in taste from faint peppery to mild cauliflower. They sould be blanched first and then scatter the petals on a salad. The leaves can also be used to flavor vinegar. Always remove the bitter flower base and use petals only. Young leaves and stems of the Crown Daisy, also known as Chop Suey Greens or Shingiku in Japan, are widely used in oriental stir-fries and as salad seasoning.
Cilantro/Coriander - Like the leaves and seeds, the flowers have a strong herbal flavor. Use leaves and flowers raw as the flavor fades quickly when cooked. Sprinkle to taste on salads, bean dishes, and cold vegetable dishes.
Citrus blossoms (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat) - Use highly scented waxy petals sparingly. Distilled orange flower water is characteristic of Middle Eastern pastries and beverages. Citrus flavor and lemony.
Clover - Sweet, anise-like, licorice.
Cornflower - Also called Bachelor’s button. They have a slightly sweet to spicy, clove-like flavor. Bloom is a natural food dye. More commonly used as garnish.
Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) - Also called Sweet Rocket or Dame's Violet. This plant is often mistaken for Phlox. Phlox has five petals, Dame's Rocket has just four. The flowers, which resemble phlox, are deep lavender, and sometimes pink to white. The plant is part of the mustard family, which also includes radishes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and, mustard. The plant and flowers are edible, but fairly bitter. The flowers are attractive added to green salads. The young leaves can also be added to your salad greens (for culinary purposes, the leaves should be picked before the plant flowers). The seed can also be sprouted and added to salads.NOTE: It is not the same variety as the herb commonly called Rocket, which is used as a green in salads.
Dandelions - Member of Daisy family. Flowers are sweetest when picked young, and just before eating. They have a sweet, honey-like flavor. Mature flowers are bitter. Dandelion buds are tastier than the flowers: best to pick these when they are very close to the ground, tightly bunched in the center, and about the size of a small gumball. Good raw or steamed. Also made into wine. Young leaves taste good steamed, or tossed in salads. When serving a rice dish use dandelion petals like confetti over the rice.
Day Lilies - Slightly sweet with a mild vegetable flavor, like sweet lettuce or melon. Their flavor is a combination of asparagus and zucchini. Chewable consistency. Some people think that different colored blossoms have different flavors. To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Also great to stuff like squash blossoms. Flowers look beautiful on composed salad platters or crowning a frosted cake.
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What are the best edible flowers?
I am making a wedding cake and the bride wants fresh flowers on the cake. What kind are edible and which are poisonous?
What are the best edible flowers?
You can use pansy's, roses, nastriums, snap dragons and many others. The ones listed are the most popular. You can usually find edible flowers at larger supermarkets in the produce section. If you have enough time and the produce department does not carry them you may be able to do a special order with the produce manager and they should be able to get them to you within a day or two.
Alternatively, you may be able to go to a florist and have them special order edible flowers for you. If none of the above works, buy yourself some organically grown roses or pansy's. Organic roses and pansy's [any organic plant or flower for that matter] have not been treated with pesticides or fertilizers making them safe to eat.
Since it is for a wedding cake, does the bride actually want to have the guests eat the flowers or are the flowers for pure decoration and style? If they are for decoration, then the flowers don't have to be edible. Just be sure not to stick any stems of the flowers into the cake, but rather on a florists pick or wire them.
You could also create sugar flowers with gum paste or purchase them over the internet. They are usually quite expensive as it is a true art creating sugar flowers and take months, if not years of practice.
I am a wedding cake designer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I hope this answer provides you with some detailed information to help you out. Good Luck!
Reply:the chocolate roses you get for valentines day!
Reply:GO TO VICTORY GARDENS WEBSITE THEY JUST DID A EPISODE ON THAT VERY SUBJECT YESTERDAY I KNOW PANSIES, SOME MINI ROSES, SOME TULIPS, OH THERES SO MANY GO TO WWW.VICTORYGARDEN.COM THEY HAVE IT SOMEWHERE IN THE ARCIVES
Reply:Some herb flowers can be used also check link for edible flower entire listing
Bachelor's button, Bee balm, Calendula, Carnation, Chamomile, Chrysanthemum, Daylily, Dianthus,
English daisy, Fuchsia, Gardenia, Hibiscus, Hollyhock, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Johnny-jump-up, Lavender, Lilac, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Pansy,
Passion flower, Rose, Scented geraniums, Snapdragon,
Sunflower, Tulip, Violet
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/h...
http://homecooking.about.com/library/wee...
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EDIBLE FLOWER GLAZE:
Beat egg white until foamy. Brush egg white onto each flower with paintbrush or pastry brush, coating all sides thinly and evenly. Place on waxed paper that has been covered with superfine sugar. Sprinkle a light even coating of superfine sugar over flower. If any areas are not coated, repeat layers of egg white and superfine sugar. Let sugared flower stand at room temperature until coating is dry.
Reply:if you use flowers from the florist, NOTHING is safe.. most of them have pesticides (loads of it or traces)...
see if you can get organic ones or those meant for cooking..
roses, chrysanthemums (certain kinds).. i think those sold meant for cooking is safe to eat...
Reply:i was gonna copy and paste it, but it's in a table format..
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/Garden...
Reply:Chrysanthemums, goldenrod, Apple Blossoms, peach blossoms, orange blossoms, violets, magnolias, may flowers,moccasin flowers, hawthorn,rose petals or buds, oxeye daisy,wild prairie rose, carnations, violets, jassamine, blue bonnet, clover, rhododendron, periwinkle daisy, marigold, owslips, rose feraniums, lemon verbina, nasturtiums, pansys
All or any of these can be eaten.
Reply:Roses
Reply:Nasturtiums and rose petals
Reply:Well...for a wedding cake non poisonous is surely your first concern but before being edible, being durable to stand the test of time as it travels,sits for who knows HOW long is your next. I was going to say Nasturtiums are delicious, but for a cake Orchids are the best. They handle, theyre elegant, they wont wilt. Try Cymbydiums. Use Grueber Daisies for a funner/brighter cake and you never go wrong with Roses. The flowers get pulled off before serving it anyway. Edibles like Pansies and Calendula will wilt and get messy. The best flowers adorn the side of the Bride and Grooms plate so they still get to enjoy them without having to eat them. Your florist(even Safeway) will know which ones are not to be used. You can use most. If its out of your garden stay away from anything that has a white milky disharge after picking...are we still talking flowers...good luck any way you go!
Reply:Panseys and roses.
Reply:cauliflower.
Reply:Just get flowers that are made up of candy. Then you wouldnt have to worry about being poisonous.
What are the best edible flowers?
You can use pansy's, roses, nastriums, snap dragons and many others. The ones listed are the most popular. You can usually find edible flowers at larger supermarkets in the produce section. If you have enough time and the produce department does not carry them you may be able to do a special order with the produce manager and they should be able to get them to you within a day or two.
Alternatively, you may be able to go to a florist and have them special order edible flowers for you. If none of the above works, buy yourself some organically grown roses or pansy's. Organic roses and pansy's [any organic plant or flower for that matter] have not been treated with pesticides or fertilizers making them safe to eat.
Since it is for a wedding cake, does the bride actually want to have the guests eat the flowers or are the flowers for pure decoration and style? If they are for decoration, then the flowers don't have to be edible. Just be sure not to stick any stems of the flowers into the cake, but rather on a florists pick or wire them.
You could also create sugar flowers with gum paste or purchase them over the internet. They are usually quite expensive as it is a true art creating sugar flowers and take months, if not years of practice.
I am a wedding cake designer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I hope this answer provides you with some detailed information to help you out. Good Luck!
Reply:the chocolate roses you get for valentines day!
Reply:GO TO VICTORY GARDENS WEBSITE THEY JUST DID A EPISODE ON THAT VERY SUBJECT YESTERDAY I KNOW PANSIES, SOME MINI ROSES, SOME TULIPS, OH THERES SO MANY GO TO WWW.VICTORYGARDEN.COM THEY HAVE IT SOMEWHERE IN THE ARCIVES
Reply:Some herb flowers can be used also check link for edible flower entire listing
Bachelor's button, Bee balm, Calendula, Carnation, Chamomile, Chrysanthemum, Daylily, Dianthus,
English daisy, Fuchsia, Gardenia, Hibiscus, Hollyhock, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Johnny-jump-up, Lavender, Lilac, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Pansy,
Passion flower, Rose, Scented geraniums, Snapdragon,
Sunflower, Tulip, Violet
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/h...
http://homecooking.about.com/library/wee...
--------------------------------------...
EDIBLE FLOWER GLAZE:
Beat egg white until foamy. Brush egg white onto each flower with paintbrush or pastry brush, coating all sides thinly and evenly. Place on waxed paper that has been covered with superfine sugar. Sprinkle a light even coating of superfine sugar over flower. If any areas are not coated, repeat layers of egg white and superfine sugar. Let sugared flower stand at room temperature until coating is dry.
Reply:if you use flowers from the florist, NOTHING is safe.. most of them have pesticides (loads of it or traces)...
see if you can get organic ones or those meant for cooking..
roses, chrysanthemums (certain kinds).. i think those sold meant for cooking is safe to eat...
Reply:i was gonna copy and paste it, but it's in a table format..
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/Garden...
Reply:Chrysanthemums, goldenrod, Apple Blossoms, peach blossoms, orange blossoms, violets, magnolias, may flowers,moccasin flowers, hawthorn,rose petals or buds, oxeye daisy,wild prairie rose, carnations, violets, jassamine, blue bonnet, clover, rhododendron, periwinkle daisy, marigold, owslips, rose feraniums, lemon verbina, nasturtiums, pansys
All or any of these can be eaten.
Reply:Roses
Reply:Nasturtiums and rose petals
Reply:Well...for a wedding cake non poisonous is surely your first concern but before being edible, being durable to stand the test of time as it travels,sits for who knows HOW long is your next. I was going to say Nasturtiums are delicious, but for a cake Orchids are the best. They handle, theyre elegant, they wont wilt. Try Cymbydiums. Use Grueber Daisies for a funner/brighter cake and you never go wrong with Roses. The flowers get pulled off before serving it anyway. Edibles like Pansies and Calendula will wilt and get messy. The best flowers adorn the side of the Bride and Grooms plate so they still get to enjoy them without having to eat them. Your florist(even Safeway) will know which ones are not to be used. You can use most. If its out of your garden stay away from anything that has a white milky disharge after picking...are we still talking flowers...good luck any way you go!
Reply:Panseys and roses.
Reply:cauliflower.
Reply:Just get flowers that are made up of candy. Then you wouldnt have to worry about being poisonous.
What are some edible flowers I can plant? And which parts of the plants?
This is my first year planting a garden and I want to know if some of the flowers I am planting are edible, and, if so, which parts. I am planting Marigolds, Sunflowers, and Zinnias right now, but I can always plant more. Please be specific with which parts I can and cannot eat
What are some edible flowers I can plant? And which parts of the plants?
oliander, no, wait, I think thats deadly, don't eat it.
Reply:Almost all herbs - chives, sage, thyme, sweet woodruff, basil, dill, cilantro, dandelions, all parts of these are edible, and depending what zone you live in, these are either perennial or will reseed themselves - so you'll have them back every year!
Reply:Most lilies including tiger lilies and day lilies have edible petals.
Mint also has edible leaves and they grow very fast, they take over gardens quickly. Sage, Thyme, Oregano and Basil are other popular herbs with edible leaves. Happy planting!
Reply:nasturtiums for one~whole plant
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
What are some edible flowers I can plant? And which parts of the plants?
oliander, no, wait, I think thats deadly, don't eat it.
Reply:Almost all herbs - chives, sage, thyme, sweet woodruff, basil, dill, cilantro, dandelions, all parts of these are edible, and depending what zone you live in, these are either perennial or will reseed themselves - so you'll have them back every year!
Reply:Most lilies including tiger lilies and day lilies have edible petals.
Mint also has edible leaves and they grow very fast, they take over gardens quickly. Sage, Thyme, Oregano and Basil are other popular herbs with edible leaves. Happy planting!
Reply:nasturtiums for one~whole plant
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
Edible flowers?
I know there are some unusual recipes which are made with some type of edible flowers. Does anyone know what kind of flowers are edible?.Do you know any recipe?
Edible flowers?
Here are ideas for edible flower recipes: Infused vinegars, Sorbets, Candies, Syrups and jellies, Beverages, wines, meads, Fritters, Flower butter, Dips and spreads. Garnish and color, Soups
Edible
Bachelor button
Bee balm
Borage
Calendula
Chamomile
Chive flowers
Dandelion
Daylily
Dianthus
Hibiscus
Hollyhock
Impatiens
Lilac
Marigold
Mint
Nasturtium
Pansy
Roses
Sage
Squash blossom
Violet ...
ROSEWATER has a wonderful fragrance and taste that is great in Turkish Delight and pastries
1 cup fresh rose petals
1/2 cup water
Bring water to a boil.
Pour over rose petals.
Stand for 15 minutes.
Drain and bottle.
Store in fridge.
Rosewater is astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic so also excellent for your skin.
Reply:Check out this site. I regularly eat nasturiums, roses, and dandelions in salads
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
Reply:I know pansies are edible. I believe violets are too.
Reply:Orchids are usually edible...and go well with rice, veggies and any kind of meat dish.
Reply:I'm not sure what type they are, but I know my grocery store sells them in the herb section. I wouldn't suggest trying to pick your own or get them from the florist. Here's a few recipes I found also. As for recipes, I think they're mostly used as garnish.
Reply:This list is quite extensive and can be found here: http://homecooking.about.com/library/wee...
Remember when eating flowers to remove the pollen stems as they are not tasty and can in some cases make you ill. Flowers are great as an addition to salads, sandwiches, as cake decoration, sauce enhancement and of course jellies. Also make sure you obtain flowers that were organically grown and rinse well with a vegetable wash or 1 tablespoon white vinegar in 1 gallon cold water and use a salad spinner to dry. Good Luck!
Reply:Sometimes you can find "salad" flowers pre-packaged with the other packaged herbs at the grocery store. They usuall contain nasturtiums, carnations and roses.
Edible flowers?
Here are ideas for edible flower recipes: Infused vinegars, Sorbets, Candies, Syrups and jellies, Beverages, wines, meads, Fritters, Flower butter, Dips and spreads. Garnish and color, Soups
Edible
Bachelor button
Bee balm
Borage
Calendula
Chamomile
Chive flowers
Dandelion
Daylily
Dianthus
Hibiscus
Hollyhock
Impatiens
Lilac
Marigold
Mint
Nasturtium
Pansy
Roses
Sage
Squash blossom
Violet ...
ROSEWATER has a wonderful fragrance and taste that is great in Turkish Delight and pastries
1 cup fresh rose petals
1/2 cup water
Bring water to a boil.
Pour over rose petals.
Stand for 15 minutes.
Drain and bottle.
Store in fridge.
Rosewater is astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic so also excellent for your skin.
Reply:Check out this site. I regularly eat nasturiums, roses, and dandelions in salads
http://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlo...
Reply:I know pansies are edible. I believe violets are too.
Reply:Orchids are usually edible...and go well with rice, veggies and any kind of meat dish.
Reply:I'm not sure what type they are, but I know my grocery store sells them in the herb section. I wouldn't suggest trying to pick your own or get them from the florist. Here's a few recipes I found also. As for recipes, I think they're mostly used as garnish.
Reply:This list is quite extensive and can be found here: http://homecooking.about.com/library/wee...
Remember when eating flowers to remove the pollen stems as they are not tasty and can in some cases make you ill. Flowers are great as an addition to salads, sandwiches, as cake decoration, sauce enhancement and of course jellies. Also make sure you obtain flowers that were organically grown and rinse well with a vegetable wash or 1 tablespoon white vinegar in 1 gallon cold water and use a salad spinner to dry. Good Luck!
Reply:Sometimes you can find "salad" flowers pre-packaged with the other packaged herbs at the grocery store. They usuall contain nasturtiums, carnations and roses.
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