Edible Flowers

Edible flowers are petals or whole blooms of plants suitable for consumption, finding ever-growing use in both modern and traditional cooking. They are most often used as a decorative element in salads, desserts, cocktails and finished dishes. Popular choices include violets, lavender, roses, begonias, chamomile and nasturtium flowers. Each variety has its own specific flavour, ranging from sweet and fragrant to spicy or mildly peppery. When using them, it is important to ensure they come from plants that have not been treated with pesticides. They add not only visual beauty to dishes but also delicate aromatic notes.