How many times did you buy flowers on your way back home to grace your vase? Or, how often do you buy flowers for your SO? Flowers can really cheer you up with their varied colours, shapes, and fragrances, but what would you say if we told you that some of these are edible Too? Want to know which ones? Then take a look.
Snack On Some Squash Blossoms
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These vibrant yellow squash blossoms are actually a delicacy once they are fried, and you will find it difficult to stop eating the fritters that are simply unputdownable. You can also fill the squash blossoms with cheese or other fillings before frying them.
Rose Petals For Garnishing And Taste
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You probably already know this, right and maybe you also tasted a number of Indian desserts that contain rose petals. The floral fragrance of the rose petals can enhance the taste and aroma of almost any dish you add it to.
Hibiscus Tea For Your Health
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Have you tasted hibiscus tea yet? If not, you must! The tart cranberry flavour of the hibiscus flowers gives a distinct taste to the tea. Hibiscus tea is also known for a number of health benefits, some of which include keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in check, reducing the risk of cancer and so on.
Lavender For Flavour
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The lovely lavenders have a sweet and spicy taste and the sweetly perfumed petals can be a great addition to any savoury or sweet dishes. Lavender is also used to make tea.
Rosemary Flowers For A Subtle Taste
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Try some rosemary flowers instead of the leaves to add a subtle yet delectable flavour in your dishes. The flowers have a tinge of sweetness to them, unlike the leaves.
Violets In Salads, Drinks And Desserts
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Violets are often used as garnishes in salads, drinks and in desserts. While the lovely colour of the flowers adds to the presentation of the food and drinks, they are also edible. Are you thinking of throwing them before you enjoy the drink or salad or sweet dish? Don’t! Eat them and savour the mild taste in your mouth.
We bet you didn’t know we could actually eat all these flowers! Now that you do, try them and write to us and let us know how you liked them!
