Edible Flowers Are Pretty and Delicious

Probably the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words 'edible flowers' are those candy flowers that adorn cakes - you know, the ones made of mostly sugar and egg whites. We typically send flowers today for those special occasions and tend to think that flowers are just ornaments and definitely not good for chewing on, unless you're a goat. But, think about it - we are the ultimate omnivores, and as Anthony Bourdain had said, "If it's dumber than me, and slower than me, and it's delicious, I'll eat it."

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This type of flowers isn't those you can buy from your favorite flower shop. Edible flowers differ in variety. Some of which may be eaten directly much like you would eat a fruit or vegetable, while others may have to be cooked. Some are also more appealing to the taste by turning them into candies, cakes, pastries, or a variety of other munchies. The possibilities are endless.

Eating Edible Flowers is a Normal Thing

Most of these so-called edible flowers are actually encountered on a daily basis, such as the cauliflower, the broccoli flower, safflower, jasmine, and even chamomile - just to name a few.

There are edible flowers with tastes we can compare to food that we already know, like the Angelica and the anise hyssop, which tastes like licorice, and the bee balm, which can replace oregano with a slight addition of a hint of mint. The flowers from most spice plants have a milder flavor than the leaves, and if you want subtlety, use these instead.

The least common edible flower is the banana blossom. These are huge purple flowers from the banana tree. There's also the scented geraniums that smells like lemons.

Word of Caution

If you poke around your garden, you'll probably find that there are plenty of edible flowers. But that doesn't mean that you should go out and sample every one of them. Some of the flowers need to be prepared before it can be eaten since they might be poisonous when eaten raw. Some flowers could also be full of pesticides and other chemicals that need to be washed off first. It would be best to get your edible flowers from trusted sources to ensure their quality and safety.

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