Edible petals
May 08, 2019
4 minutes
Words / Carrol Baker
Pretty blooms are not only pleasing to the eye and the palate; they add a delightful layer of texture and vibrancy to food. Some edible petals are tangy, others add herbaceous flavours and some are subtle and taste just the way they smell: exotically fragrant.
Edible flowers have featured in culinary dishes for centuries. In ancient Greece, Egypt and China, they were part of a cook’s culinary repertoire. Flowers are now making a bold comeback and many contemporary chefs incorporate them into their signature dishes. Why don’t you try them for yourself and wow your guests at your next gathering?
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One of the best ways to source flowers for food is to grow them. Edible varieties of
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