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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 24, 2008 8:10:51 GMT
As I am sure that most of us know many flowers can be eaten - the more common ones being Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus), Marigolds (Tagetes Patula) or even Violet (Viola odorata) and the common daisy (Bellis perennis).
However there are many other flowers/plants that can be eaten such as Dahlia's - the cactus type being better apparently and the petals can be eaten as a salad with a dressing, or the Sedum which can be eaten raw or steamed as a vegetable.
Day Lilies (Hemerocallis) petals are very sweet and after removing the bitter white base of the flower can be used in salads, or filled with cream desserts.
Hyacinth bulbs can be eaten and were a favourite of some Indian tribes that found the bulbs growing wild.
Do any of you know of other examples of "flower eating".
RF
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Post by Weeterrier on Mar 24, 2008 10:01:36 GMT
I tried a daylily flower, after seeing Monty chomp on one. They are actually very pleasant. Filed with a dessert? Now, that's an idea I may use.
Recently on Masterchef, there was a bit about a VERY expensive restaurant in France whose signature dish is a salad with loads of petals in.
I have made a rose petal dessert in the past.
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Post by Weeterrier on Mar 24, 2008 10:26:26 GMT
Not flowers RF, but I have found this recipe for Ground Elder soup. If we can't get rid of the blasted thing, we may as well make use of it.  Ground Elder Soup Origin: British Period: Modern Ground elder is a very common woodland plant, but not one that many people think is edible. In fact the young, bright green, shoots of ground elder make a very tasty vegetable. Ingredients 2 bunches (about 24 to 30 young stems) of ground elder 25g butter 25g flour 1 small onion 1 rasher of bacon, cut into strips salt and black pepper, to taste 500ml chicken stock 250ml single cream Remove the leaves from the ground elder stems and rinse them. Add them immediately to a pan (do not drain), cover the pan and sweat the leaves for 1 minute. Add the butter to a pan and use to fry the bacon and onion until the onion softens then stir-in the flour. Slowly add the stock, stirring all the time until you get a smooth soup base. Add the leaves and simmer for 5 minutes. Blend with a hand blender then add the cream. Season to taste and serve immediately. If desired the soup can be garnished with toasted slivered almonds or croutons. Sounds quite tasty.  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 24, 2008 16:29:43 GMT
I've used Creeping Jenny flowers before in salads. Tastes quite peppery and looks pretty!
S x
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Post by Amo on Mar 24, 2008 16:35:19 GMT
Please, please KNOW what your eating!!! I know your all not daft but.... I grew Huckleberries once. Absolutely identical to and in the same family as deadly nightshade. Strange taste. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Mar 25, 2008 10:39:14 GMT
I think Borage flowers are edible. Very pretty mixed with Creeping Jenny and Nasturtiums.
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Post by Tig on Mar 25, 2008 11:42:50 GMT
Calendula petals can be eaten in salads, but they should be well washed first as the pollen can be an irritant to people who suffer from asthma or hayfever.
I also believe carnation petals can be eaten, they have a spicy, peppery taste, not dissimilar to nasturtium.
I'm with Amo though, if in doubt - don't eat it! x Tig
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