Common Sage Edible Flowers

Common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Greek sage (Salvia fruticosa). Pineapple sage usually isn’t as readily available in markets Medicinal UsesThe Salvia genus gets its name from the Latin salvare which means “to save.” Many cultures, including the Greek and Roman, used sage medicinally to treat health problems, such as indigestion and treating heartburn. Health benefits […]

Violas Edible Flowers

Violas are beautiful edible flowers, that make for an attractive addition to green salads. as well as herb and grain salads, they have a mild pea flavour. Violas are most often used for garnishing and crystallising. They are often mixed with other potted herbs and greens in soups, stews and stir-frys. They are cooked down […]

Snap Dragon Edible Flowers

The snapdragon genus, Antirrhinum, is from the Greek, meaning ‘opposite the nose’ or ‘unlike the nose’. Your nasal acuity is closely linked to your taste perception. If you have ever tasted a snapdragon, you don’t need to imagine why this might be its descriptive terminology. They taste bland to downright bitter, depending upon how and […]

Pineapple Sage Edible Flowers

The edible flower Pineapple sage is a Salvia species used in cooking, baking and beverages. Fruit salads are enhanced by the fruity, piquant flavor of the fresh edible flowers and leaves. The flavour of these edible flowers is different from that of garden sage, and should not be substituted for these other culinary sages Pineapple […]

Pansies Edible Flowers

Pansies edible flowers are used to flavour vinegar, oils, beverages, butter and tea. Pansies are beautiful edible flowers, that make for an attractive addition to green salads as well as herb and grain salads. Pansies have a slightly sweet green or grassy flavor. If you eat only the petals, the flavor is extremely mild, but […]

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, the blossoms blend tastefully with potato salads or omelettes, bringing exotic flavours to your dishes. […]

Marigold Edible Flowers

Marigold Edible Flowers have a delicate, slightly bitter tasty with earthy tones, the leaves have a peppery flavour. The marigold petals have a hint of mustard coupled with a spicy flavour. The Flavours of marigold edible flowers range from spicy to hint of bitters, tangy to peppery. The taste is light saffron, known as the […]

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 dishes and add a flourish of color. A new area for innovative chefs who want […]

Gem Marigold Edible Flowers

Gem Marigold Edible Flowers have a delicate, slightly bitter tasty with earthy tones, the leaves have a peppery flavour. The marigold petals have a hint of mustard coupled with a spicy flavour. The Flavours of marigold edible flowers range from spicy to hint of bitters, tangy to peppery. The taste is light saffron, known as […]

Dianthus Edible Flowers

Dianthus edible flowers are a beautiful addition to salads and desserts. Pink dianthuses add aesthetic elegance to a variety of dishes great for social media, facebook photos. Their warm spice like scent makes them a perfect garnish for pork, curry, root vegetables, as well as apple and pear pastries. Dianthus edible flowers are used to […]