Over the last four years, I've been working on Taste Buds, an edible flower cookbook. Many of these flowers are your garden-variety blooms that you probably have in your garden right now--roses, nasturtiums, dandelions etc. Others you know, but may have to do a little foraging to collect like cattails and sumac.
Goldenrod jelly is a wonderful fall treat that is delicately floral. The jelly is a like sunshine in a jar! Use on sandwiches, enjoy it on toast, bagels and scones or with cheese on a charcuterie plate.
Dinner rolls that look like pumpkins and taste like chamomile. You can make them with dried chamomile flowers or with a opened bag of chamomile tea for a gorgeous subtle
Whether you lost your food stash to a bear, need a little more to bulk up a meal or just want a colorful garnish to finish your dish, these edible flowers grow in the wild and are easy to identify.
It's time to start planning your summer garden and one way to combine food production with aesthetic appeal is to grow edible flowers. You can add flowers to your salads and teas or use them as pretty garnishes for all your favorite dishes.
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