Edible Flowers

Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus – aka Dianthus) – Carnations are great in wine, candy, or for use on cake decorations. 

The carnation edible flowers have a surprisingly sweet taste and petals can be used in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. 

Petals add color to salads or aspics.  Carnation petals are one of secret ingredients that has been used to make Chartreuse, a French liqueur, since the 17th century.

Dianthus are the miniature member of the carnation family with light clove-like or nutmeg scent.

Nasturtiums Edible Flowers

Nasturtiums produce colourful edible flowers, perfect for dressing up green salads or sprinkled into soups.  The taste is initially sweet, but the taste then transcends to a hot and peppery, radish like watercress. Nasturtium flowers can be mixed with chives,...

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Borage Edible Flowers

Borage Edible Flowers have a taste comparable to cucumber, borage has various culinary applications. The leaves can be used in a green salad green, the flowers are beautiful edible decorations.Borage Edible Flowers look great and can be used in soups,...

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Linaria Edible Flowers

Linaria Edible Flowers are used as a simple garnish or ingredient they have a faint taste of ocean. with a slight bitter, acrid flavor of cucumber with a delicate carrot finish. Linaria flowers introduce interesting and unusual flavors to your...

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