Dynamic, Dramatic, Delicious
--Edible Flowers
People have been eating flowers for thousands of years. They not only work wonders for the presentation, but they can also be used as flavoring, and for nutritional or medicinal value.
You should not just go to the florist and get a bunch of flowers to munch on the way home --only eat flowers that are grown organically. Flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers are likely to have been treated with pesticides not used for food crops.
And like mushrooms, some flowers are poisonous. For example, don't eat azaleas, daffodils or oleander. If you have any doubt, consult a reputable reference book or horticulturist.
The Internet, too, has dozens of reliable websites listing poisonous flowers. Many farmers markets carry edible flowers, as do some supermarkets and specialty food stores.
For more information:
> the complete NPR story <
> tigers-and-strawberries' article on edible flowers <
> check out our section on Edible Landscaping < |
