This simple arugula salad is a fun and colorful way to use edible flowers in the cooler months!

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Finch + Folly — Edible Flowers: What they Taste Like & How to Use

Dani Rendina

In Florida we are at the height of our garden season, right before the heavy rains, heat and humidity descend upon us for the summer. Up north, spring is here and the fruit trees are blooming and spring flowers are abundant. It is so fun just to walk out into the yard and pick the flowers I want to

This is the recipe that started it all! These beautiful cookies catapulted my career in food. Delicately sweet, with a touch of salt, my signature cookies are as delightful to make as they are to share with others. I love using a variety of colorful flowers so that when presented on a platter, the cookies give the impression of pages torn from a book of pressed flowers.

“Don’t abandon your creativity the moment things stop being easy or rewarding, because that’s the moment when interesting begins.” – Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic It’s been a week. I’ve got a little one under the weather and some work things that didn’t go my way. …

We all admire flowers for their beauty, colour and fragrance but what about their taste? Find out why you should use them and which flowers are edible here.

This recipe for delicately sweet shortbread cookies is taken from Loria Stern's brand-new book release, Eat Your Flowers.