Petal Pushers: The Beauty of Edibles. Flower Power Series Part Eight

In this episode of 'In The Garden With Susan", I get into some interesting edible flowers that are off the beaten path.

I talk about:

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Edibility: Mild, slightly sweet, aromatic.
Uses: Brewed in teas for soothing respiratory problems, infused in oils for earaches and skin inflammations, added to salads and desserts for color and mild flavor.
Preservation: Dried for teas or infused in oils.

Onion Flowers (Allium species)

Edibility: Mild onion flavor.
Uses: Garnishes for salads and soups, flavoring in vinegars and oils, lightly sautéed in dishes.
Preservation: Dried, pickled, or frozen.

Dill Flowers (Anethum graveolens)

Edibility: Slightly stronger dill flavor than the leaves, sweet and grassy.
Uses: Used in pickling, flavoring soups and stews, making flavored vinegars or oils.
Preservation: Dried or frozen, can also be used to make dill flower vinegar.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

Edibility: Mild, slightly bitter.
Uses: Garnishing salads, desserts, and cocktails, used in decorative ice cubes.
Preservation: Dried for decorative purposes or used in crafts.

Radish Flowers (Raphanus sativus)

Edibility: Mildly spicy.
Uses: Garnishing salads, soups, sandwiches, and butter/cream cheese spreads.
Preservation: Best used fresh but can be stored briefly in the refrigerator or frozen in ice cubes.

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Edibility: Very mild, slightly vegetal.
Uses: Edible garnish on salads, desserts, and cakes, dried for teas.
Preservation: Dried or frozen in floral ice cubes.

Magnolia (Magnolia spp.)
Edibility: Citrus-like, ginger, or spicy flavor.
Uses: Infused in teas, added to salads, pickled, used in baking, and made into syrups.
Preservation: Dried, frozen, or candied.

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