#6: Many Flowers are Edible!
Since Roman times, flowers have been used in cooking. Oriental, Mid-eastern and Indian cultures still use many flowers in their cooking. And, in America, the trend is coming back in fashion! Edible flowers were especially popular in the Victorian era during Queen Victoria's reign.
Some common edible flowers are Lavender, Thyme, Pansies, Day Lilies, Marigolds, Squash blossoms, Roses, Daisies - all sorts of flowers are edible! If you're interested in a complete list, more information on edible flowers, and recipes, check out this site.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
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