Flowers You Can Eat, 38 Edible Flowers

Posted on Jun 15 2018 - 7:48am by UOG

Try growing these 38 beautiful edible flowers in your yard or garden. Not only will you help provide nectar for friendly pollinators in your garden, but you’ll have fragrant, and delicious blooms that you can enjoy adding to your favorite culinary dishes. They look great, and taste great, too!

Follow these tips for eating flowers safelyvia TreeHugger.com

  • Eat flowers you know to be consumable — if you are uncertain, consult a reference book on edible flowers and plants.
  • Eat flowers you have grown yourself, or know to be safe for consumption. Flowers from the florist or nursery have probably been treated with pesticides or other chemicals.
  • Do not eat roadside flowers or those picked in public parks. Both may have been treated with pesticide or herbicide, and roadside flowers may be polluted by car exhaust.
  • Eat only the petals, and remove pistils and stamens before eating.
  • If you suffer from allergies, introduce edible flowers gradually, as they may exacerbate allergies.
  • To keep flowers fresh, place them on moist paper towels and refrigerate in an airtight container. Some will last up to 10 days this way. Ice water can revitalize limp flowers.

Uses in your kitchen: via OneMillionWomen.com.au

  • Salads
  • Garnishes
  • Rice-paper rolls
  • Cake decorating
  • Freezing in ice-cubes
  • Crepes
  • Teas, tissanes, wines, cordials
  • Jams, tarts and deserts
  • Vinegars and dressings
  • In the dough of fresh pasta
  • Stuffing, baking and tempura

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