HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Welcome spring with these ideas for dressing up food with flowers. Gourmands from a variety of cultures have used flowers to garnish and flavor food for centuries. Recipes in Persian cuisine often call for rose water made from the flower's petals. And, lavendar has become a favorite of both American and British bakers for enhancing sugar and treats like shortbread.
Many grocery stores sell food-grade Nasturtiums, colorful flowers that resemble pansies, in the produce section to add a floral touch to salads.
Look for edible flowers in your local grocery store to accent dishes and never eat flowers without knowing that they are specifically for human consumption.
Make a gourmet appitzers in minutes. Sweet and tart jam, robust cheese and edible flower petals.
Steps
- Melt 1/4 cup of orange marmalade in the microwave and stir until smooth.
- Cut the white rind off a small wheel of Camembert and place on a serving plate.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of melted marmalade on top of the Camembert.
- Arrange food-grade Nasturtiums on top of the Camembert, gently pressing the petals into the marmalade.
- Glaze over the flowers and entire surface of Camembert with marmalade and serve with crackers.
Make a simple sugar cookie into a gourmet dessert with a little jam and flowers.
Steps
- Melt 1/4 cup of apricot jam in the microwave and stir until smooth.
- Spread 1/2 teaspoon of jam on a sugar cookie and place a food-grade Nasturtium on top.
- Glaze over the flower with 1/2 teaspoon of jam and serve with tea.
Easy wake to impress your guests. Layers of cake, cream and fruit are the perfect combination, adding edible flowers makes this dessert picture perfect.
Steps
- Layer chunks of pound cake, sweetened whipped cream, and sliced strawberries in a teacup.
- Top with food-grade Nasturtiums and serve for dessert.
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