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- Katie, selected from Planet Green
- September 12, 2011
- 3:33 pm
- 198 comments
Squash Blossoms
The orange, yellow blossom found at the top of the squash can be cooked or eaten raw. Be careful, though — the flower perishes fast; if you want to use them try to pick them right before you cook. Like quesadillas? Like flowers in your quesadillas? Try this quirky recipe.
Calendula
This flower has been coined the “Poor Man’s Saffron.” Its flavor ranges from tangy to spicy with a bit of a peppery aftertaste. It’s a great complement to rice dishes, soups and pasta. The flower can also be used as a great herbal remedy.
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Katie, selected from Planet Green
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198 comments
+ add your ownI can't wait to try these. Beautiful - thank you for the information.
Thanks!
Very interesting. Thanks
Great article ~ Thank you!
wow, interesting. I wouldn't be sure if I picked the right flower, though. I'm not very good with plants and can't tell what kind of flower it is (except for dandelion)
I used to eat honeysuckle all the time as a kid...I'd forgotten all about it until now. Thanks for reminding me! I'd love to try some of the others as well.
Eating flowers? Moooo!
Thank you for the lovely ideas! (P, T)
Great post - thanks. Lavender can also be eaten - I've had orange and lavender shortbread, which was wonderful!
I don´t think I would be able to eat flower. They are here making my room beautiful and enjoyable. I would rather keep on admiring them only.
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