In recent years, Canadians have been planting more and more edible flowers in their gardens. This recent trend motivated me to do some research on Floral Cuisine. Good friends, good conversation and laughter make for an enjoyable time. Now, you can make the evening unforgettable. Delight your guests by using your garden's bountiful blossoms to flavor and garnish dinner dishes.
Many flowers are edible.
The Chinese have used steamed and dried daylilies and tiger lilies to flavor their food for centuries. In Ancient Rome, marigolds, violets and roses were incorporated into the cuisine. It is vital that you know which flowers are toxic and which are edible. You must also ensure that flowers used in food dishes have not been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides. Therefore, you must purchase flowers for food preparation from a nursery or garden center.