Pretty and Tasty Edible Flowers

Pretty and Tasty Edible Flowers

Edible flowers - what comes to mind when you think about it? You'll probably think of the little colored candy flowers on cakes that are mostly made from sugar and egg whites. Flowers aren't just ornaments that only animals like goats can gnaw on. Have you heard of the quote by Anthony Bourdain? "If it's dumber than me, and slower than me, and it's delicious, I'll eat it." So instead of the standby send flowers today for the occasional gift, why not think outside the box!

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Edible flowers are not the typical flowers that can be bought from florists, although some of them are quite pretty. It would be hard to explain to a loved one why you're giving them a bouquet of broccoli flowers, wouldn't it? The variety of edible flowers and their uses is also considerable. Some of them can be eaten like vegetables, fresh or slightly blanched; used as spices, beverages, and preservatives; made into candy; and used as decorations in pastries. There are even edible flowers that can be made into or added to biscuits, as long as you know what to look for.

Eating Edible Flowers is a Normal Thing

Saying "edible flowers" can be really strange, but there are more common ones that you are sure to know about and have eaten before like cauliflowers and broccoli flowers. Allium flowers (which are from leeks, onions, and garlic), safflower, jasmine, and chamomile are all edible flowers!

There are also other edible flowers like Angelica and anise hyssop that we can relate to licorice, and the bee balm which can also replace oregano. Flowers from spices also have the same flavor as their leaves, albeit just a bit more subtle.

The least common edible flower is the banana blossom. These are huge purple flowers from the banana tree. There's also the scented geraniums that smells like lemons.

But Be Very Careful

There are many edible flowers in the garden, but please don't just go out and start tasting them. Some of them need preparation, while some may look deceptive but are actually poisonous. Some may even contain chemicals and pesticides. If you're curious about edible flowers, try getting them from dependable sources like the grocer or farmer's market.

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