Flowers bring gardens to life, give color to living spaces and make thoughtful gifts for family and friends.

However, they have lots more uses.

Did you know that cooking with flowers is a way to add fragrance and flavor to lots of different recipes?

Petals all contain a certain amount of essential oils. It is these oils that give them their unique fragrance and in some instances, taste too.

These oils make a variety of flowers suitable for cooking, from sweet and savory baked goods to candies and drinks.

Violets can add sweetness and delicate color to a vodka soda while roses add aroma and flavor to honeyed ice cream popsicles.

Lavender is the perfect rub for a juicy steak, and vitamin-rich banana blossom adds depth to an Indian curry.

Or transform a roasted fig salad with a beautiful edible flower garnish.

Flower Power! Will teach you how to incorporate blossoms and flowers into 40 recipes, safely.

Cooking with flowers is the perfect way to bring nature to your table.

Let’s get cooking, it’s time to eat the roses!