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Using edible flowers to decorate cheese
Edible flowers can make a stunning addition to any cheeseboard, buffet or ploughmans, whether you are using soft or hard cheeses. These can be prepared the day before and are then ready as and when you need them. Try a … Continue reading
Edible Flowers & Companion Planting
I had an email today asking me about edible flowers and companion planting and it reminded me that I have long been intending to compile a list of edible flowers which can be used for companion planting. I have got … Continue reading
Cornflower Coloured Cupcakes!
I have been having a bit of a play with my dried cornflower petals this weekend as I had a request from my toddler for some “blue and pink cakes”. I am not too keen on him eating food with … Continue reading
How to Make Natural Food Colouring
Never again do you need to buy food colouring, or use artificially created colours. Growing and making your own natural food colouring is incredibly easy with edible flowers. Children love to decorate cakes and biscuits with brightly coloured icing but … Continue reading
How to Make Sugared Petal Crush
Make beautifully decorated cakes or desserts by adding a little of your own sugared petal crush. Separate the petals from the flowers. Petals are easily removed by cutting the base of the flower head through the calyx (the part at … Continue reading
How to Sugar your Flowers
Once you have sown and grown your own edible flowers, one of the most satisfying and beautiful ways to use them is to sugar them. Sugared flowers are fantastic for decorating cakes or desserts, or as a striking addition to … Continue reading