Spring has sprung and everything's coming up buttercups — at least if you happen to be in Carlsbad. California. A sleepy beachside town just 50 miles from the U.S.—Mexico border, Carlsbad is home to ...

Cakes look their best when you've done a good job decorating them and edible flowers are an excellent choice. Here's how to ...

Nasturtiums come in a variety of warm colors. Their petals add a spicy or peppery flavor to foods. You can find hibiscus flowers in a variety of colors. They can be a showy garnish as whole flowers or ...

Special occasions or just everyday occurrences are brightened by edible flowers for cocktails. Cocktail flowers are organically raised and non-toxic, often with delicate flavors that will enhance ...

Cooking and garnishing with edible hibiscus flowers is an easy way to give any dish or drink an exotic flair, as well as infuse it with vibrant color and flavor. There are several different varieties ...

Researching champagne drinks for New Year’s Eve, a novel use of the flowers of the red-leafed hibiscus, H. acetosella, popped up in my Internet search. Go to muybuenocookbook.com to see for yourself.

The use of flowers as food is not new. Edible flowers were especially popular in the Victorian era during Queen Victoria’s reign, and they are back in vogue again. The use of flowers as food is not ...

Here's what I love about midsummer gardens: You can have your hibiscus, and eat it, too. As I noted last week, I've been determined to find a good selection of July and August bloomers that can be ...

Many a chef certainly has. But most folks have no idea of the vast array of flowers that are edible. Apple blossoms impart a delicate floral flavor to fruit salads, along with a heavenly aroma. With ...