How to Cook with Edible Flowers

Did you know you can consume some flowers? Edible flowers are flowers that can be used in baking or cooking. For example, they can be added to salad or to decorate a wedding cake.

Here are some tips for cooking with edible flowers:

• You can buy edible flowers fresh or crystalized. Make sure the flowers do not have pesticides.
• If you buy flowers fresh, store them in a glass of water in the refrigerator before using them.
• When cooking with edible flowers, keep the rest of the dish simple. Edible flowers often have unique flavors.
• Do not overdo it when adding edible flowers. You want to use them sparingly, such as to garnish a dish.

These are some flowers that are edible:

• Lavender
• Mint blossoms
• Rosemary
• Calendula
• Violets
• Pansies

These are some ideas for cooking with them:

• Use edible flowers to make tea or wine.
• Use in flavored oils or marinades.
• Make spring flowered lollipops.
• Add flowers to ice cubes to add to beverages.
• Make rosewater with edible rose petals and distilled water.
• Add to soup as a garnish.
• Use crystalized flowers to decorate cakes.

Have you ever cooked with edible flowers?