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Flowers I can eat???
This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want to know
how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I should stay away from! |
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"COcon28932" wrote in message
... This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want to know how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I should stay away from! Well, nasturtiums are good for salads... |
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"COcon28932" wrote in message ... This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want to know how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I should stay away from! The flowers of Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) are edible. There are a number of books all about edible flowers that will list many more including some that are common blooms but not commonly eaten, eg roses, zuccini. A Google on "edible flowers" will hit many sources including recipes. Why is it a strange question? David |
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COcon28932 wrote:
: This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want : to know how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I : should stay away from! A Basic Guide to Edible Flowers http://www.state.oh.us/agr/ohioaginf...bleflowers.htm Edible Flower and Herb Recipes http://www.sagekitchen.com/in_flowers.htm -- __________ |im |yler http://timtyler.org/ |
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COcon28932 wrote:
: This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want : to know how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I : should stay away from! Note that "african marigold" is on the "poisonous - should be avoided" list - at: http://food4.epicurious.com/HyperNew...2/1/1/2/3.html -- __________ |im |yler http://timtyler.org/ |
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I can add pansies to the list of edible flowers.
Genevieve |
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Also redbud flowers are delicious and if you add violet petals make a beautiful
spring salad! |
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Christopher Hamel wrote:
(COcon28932) wrote in message This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want to know how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I should stay away from! I realize you have a zillion responses already, but to add a common and a not-so-common: 1) I am growing squash, and the blooms are giantic. My father tells me they are very good to eat. I haven't tried it, but he's usually right about these things. Then again, maybe he's trying to kill me. 2) On two occasions, people have told me that the entire Dandilion plant is edible. Squash blossoms are indeed edible & taste lovely. When eating dandelions, just eat the youngest tender leaves. I grew up eating young dandelion greens. Minteeleaf |
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Dandelions are edible, but have some 'medicinal' affects. The root is a
sedative. "Christopher Hamel" wrote in message om... (COcon28932) wrote in message ... This is a strange question. I am going to get Marigold seeds, and want to know how do I find out which flowers are good to eat, and what I should stay away from! I realize you have a zillion responses already, but to add a common and a not-so-common: 1) I am growing squash, and the blooms are giantic. My father tells me they are very good to eat. I haven't tried it, but he's usually right about these things. Then again, maybe he's trying to kill me. 2) On two occasions, people have told me that the entire Dandilion plant is edible. One warning: One was a French lady I worked with in Germany who was a little on the nutty side, and the second was a neighbor across the street when I lived in Pennsylvania who was an extreme nature person. I'm not saying they're not right, but I haven't been bold enough to try it myself. I've had the greens in a salad before. They weren't bad, but I kept wondering if some dog peed on them before they ended up in my salad. |
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"Pat Meadows" wrote in message ... On 5 Jun 2003 08:19:19 -0700, (Christopher Hamel) wrote: 1) I am growing squash, and the blooms are giantic. My father tells me they are very good to eat. I haven't tried it, but he's usually right about these things. Then again, maybe he's trying to kill me. They are edible. I believe people batter and deep-fry them - and I'm sure they'd be good that way. Yes! Marcella Hazan ("Classic Italian Cooking", etc.) advises: Put 1 cup of water in a soup plate and gradually add 2/3 cup all-purpose flower through a sieve, beating until smooth like sour cream. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet 3/4 inch deep [use a wok - less oil]. When oil is very hot, dip thin zucchini slices as well as blossoms in the batter and slip them into the oil. Don't crowd. Remove and drain on paper towels, after frying on both sides until a golden crust has formed.... Out of this world! Except be careful - once we did this and there was still a yellow jacket inside one of the blossoms. |
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