During the Victorian period, candied edible flowers such as violets were popular and are still made and used today by some confectioners. Recently, edible flowers and edible micro greens have become very popular among chefs, largely due to their aesthetic appeal. Edible crystallized flowers provide a gorgeous creative look when used to garnish meals, a cup of tea, or a distinctive cocktail. Some varieties of edible flowers include the pansy, bachelor button, marigold, chrysanthemum, snap-dragon, carnation, dahlia, nasturtium and viola.
However, not only chefs are getting in on the edible crystallized flowers trend. Creative food lovers every where have started adding microgreens and herb crystals to their regular diet. Not Continue reading “Micro Greens and Edible Flowers a Beneficial Delicacy”