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May 17, 2004
Our Lady of
The Incredible Edible Flower
The flower-fed buffaloes of the spring
In the days of long ago,
Ranged where the locomotives sing
And the prairie flowers lie low.
~ Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931), U.S. poet. The Flower-fed
Buffaloes (l. 1–4). . .
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FLOWER POWER
The taste and pleasure we derive from eating is linked to
our visual senses. In other words, the more visually appealing
the meal, the more satisfying the experience. One way to add
beauty and elegance, but not calories to our meals, is to
slice, dice, toss, chop or stuff food with edible flowers.
Edible flowers first came onto the scene around 140 BC. They
were used to heighten the flavor and add to the texture of
foods when spices were not available.
Edible flowers turn the simplest of meals into a special
occasion. Add flowers to your soups and salads, float them
in your punch bowl or freeze them in ice cubes. Cook with
them.
You can purchase edible flowers in the produce section at
the (gourmet) grocery store. Or, you can grow your own. (A
fun activity which gets you out of the kitchen!) For the best
flavor, pick flowers when they are beginning to open, in the
cool of the morning. Be sure to remove the pistils and stamens.
Gently wash and dry them on a paper towel. Eat only the petals.
Remember, not all flowers are edible - some are poisonous.
If in doubt - please, leave it out!
Here is a partial list of Incredible Edibles. Many are common
flowers that may be growing in your garden right now!
nasturtiums
roses
marigolds
viola
pansies
apple blossoms
calendulas
carnations
honeysuckle |
tulip petals
tuberous begonia
lilacs
dianthus
hibiscus
violets
daylily
primrose
petunia |
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Flower Power Facts
Chartreuse, the French green liqueur developed in the
17th Century,
claims carnation petals as one of its secret ingredients.
Dandelions were one of the bitter herbs referred to
in the Old Testament.
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Do you know which flower
complements the flavor of the other?
Would you like a rose
omelet for breakfast? Easy and delicious!
Want to grow your own? Send for a free Burpee's
catalogue.
Beware: Some flowers are poisonous.
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Dear OLofWL, I'm an MBA student
studying financial planning, the mother of two, the wife of
a skinny guy, & I'm 40 plus (age, not size!). Last night,
I decided now that tax season and final exams are behind me,
I'd go back to WeightWatchers and the gym. As I was drifting
off to sleep, I was trying to figure out when I might be able
to fit the gym part into my schedule. Without an alarm, my
eyes popped open at 5:59 a.m., giving me the extra hour I
needed to work out before heading for the office. Do you think
I'll wake up every morning at 5:59 a.m. without a struggle?
Was it a sign? ~ Wife of Skinny Guy w. Kids, Salt Lake
City, Utah
Dear Wife of Skinny Guy w. Kids ~ Bravo!
You're off to a good start. I can't guarantee that you'll
wake up every morning without a struggle, but it sure is a
sign that your intention is strong. A positive mindset is
key to your success. ~OLofWL
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