Edible Flowers
Leslie Lees
While walking through a flower garden have you ever thought about eating the flowers? If you haven't maybe you should. There are many varieties of flowers that are edible to eat, some of which include pansy, primrose, violets and many others.
The flower nasturtium is one of the most common edible flowers. The buds have a peppery taste and the flowers have no taste. This flower is used most in summer salads. The buds are used for flavor and petals for color.
Squash and pumpkin blossoms are also an edible flower. One way to prepare tham is to dip them into batter and deep fry.
Edible flowers could be growing in your yard right now. Somethings to remember before preperation: pick flowers early in the day to retain moisture, to handle flower better leave the stalk on and the flower should be rinsed in cool water. Also, never use flowers from the florist or ones that have been treated with chemicals. If you are unsure do not use the flower.
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