With summer well under way, it\u2019s hard not to notice all the blooming flowers. But did you know that some flowers are edible, too? Note: Not all are, so double-check before you go into your yard and start munching away!<\/p>\n
One of my favorite edible varieties is nasturtiums. These lovely flowers have a pleasantly peppery note – try their tasty petals torn over grilled shrimp, veggies or fish.<\/p>\n
Toss some brilliant yellow marigold petals into an arugula salad with goat cheese and sunflower seeds – their subtle citrus flavour adds a new dimension to an everyday meal.<\/p>\n
And guys, I\u2019ll let you in a on a secret: making a meal using edible flowers is a great way to impress us ladies.<\/p>\n
So a rose may be a rose by any other name, but I\u2019ll call it d\u2019lish! By the way, roses are edible too and are fun and tasty sprinkled on desserts or drinks.<\/p>\n
Or how about making my Flower Petal Berry Butter<\/b> to finish off your next meal \u2013 it\u2019s a show stopper!<\/p>\n
Edible flowers are available at farmers markets, some grocery stores or in your own garden. Just be sure that your edible flowers are pesticide free.
\n-Kathy<\/p>\n
Flower Petal Berry-Butter<\/b>
\nBorage, Johnny-jump-ups, calendula and rose petals make a pretty combination for this recipe.<\/p>\n
Makes 3\/4 cup (6 oz. wt.)<\/p>\n
1\/4 pound lightly salted butter, cut in 1\/2-inch pieces
\n2 Tbsps. seedless berry jam
\n2 Tbsps. sour cream
\n1 1\/2 tsp. sifted powdered sugar
\nDash of ground cinnamon
\n3 Tbsps. lightly chopped, unsprayed edible, mild flavored, flower petals<\/p>\n
Whip all the ingredients except flower petals in a blender, food processor or mixer until well blended. Fold in the flower petals. (Or I like to roll the butter into a log in plastic wrap then chill a bit then roll into the flower petals to coat. Wrap and chill \u2013 then slice for serving!)<\/p>\n
Recipe by Kathy Casey Food Studios\u00ae<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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