The raw petals have a slightly bitter taste. The blue flowers add a distinctive scent to soups and stews. The blossoms can be used as edible cups for sorbets, sweet or savory mousses or minced vegetables. White, peach or pink blooms look great stuffed with a chocolate mousse. Great tossed in salads or frozen in ice cubes.
Blossoms are good in salads or use the syrup for an exotic flavored lemonade.
Separate the petals from the bitter center parts. Interesting article, probably should advise folks with allergies to check with their doctors first. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Audrey Parker's Uncommon Foods topic, please visit the Discussions page . Used under License.