Simply put, edible flowers are those that you can safely eat. Which, of course, is not the case with every plant! Before you take something out of the garden, always check that the flower is really edible.
Some of the most popular edible flowers include:
Do not be afraid to experiment! You can add edible flowers almost anywhere — in salad, on a sandwich, in acai bowls, but also in summer lemonade or cake - specially edible flowers for cake are a big hit now.
And if flowers land on your plate in the restaurant, you don't have to hesitate whether to eat them or leave them. In restaurants it applies: what is on the plate, must be edible. So go ahead — taste them!
Prepare a cake that tastes like spring on the tongue — sweet, but not overly, with a subtle floral touch. Lavender will give the cream a slightly earthy note, honey will soften it all beautifully, and violet flowers will give it a gentle touch. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a romantic surprise.
What you will need:
How to: Whip the cream, add honey and lavender to it and spread it over the prepared corpus. Decorate the cake with flowers and put it in the fridge to cool and harden for at least an hour before serving. It's flashy, simple and utterly irresistible.
The use of flowers in food has deep roots — for example, roses were eaten in ancient Greece and violets and pansies in medieval Europe. Today we return to this tradition with a new purpose — more attention is paid to the origin of raw materials, seasonality and aesthetics. Edible flowers fit perfectly into this concept. In addition, they combine beauty and taste and bring the dish to a new level.
You can start growing edible flowers very simply. For example, pansies, nasturtiums (grow very quickly) or calendula are perfect for a balcony or windowsill. These edible flowers are not difficult to grow and will be delight not only your palate, but also the eye.
Do you have a garden? Then be sure to try lavender, echinacea or borage. Just watch out for chemical sprays — edible flowers are only good if they're really natural. Ideally, use organic seeds and grow without unnecessary chemistry.
And what if some flowers are left? Dry them! Spread them on paper, let them dry in a dark and dry place, and then store them in a jar. Such dried edible flowers will then come in handy for tea, home baths or as an elegant dot on a festive cake.
Growing your own edible flowers is a joy that multiplies — you have a beautiful balcony as well as a plate.
