In days gone by, flowers were better known for consumption than presents. Many varieties are edible and have been used for medicinal, nutritional or even symbolic purposes by cultures around the world ...

When I first laid eyes on Miche Bacher's Cooking with Flowers, I knew it was love. After a quick flip through, I wrote my name on the inside cover -- I haven't done that in ages. On the cover stands a ...

The arrival of spring and consistently warmer temperatures brings a burst of colorful blossoms and two colorful new cookbooks on cooking with flowers, one from a California author and the other from a ...

Q: How about the use of fresh flowers in cooking? Maybe some of the more exotic flowers like borage, calendula, lilac, dianthus, rose petals, hollyhock and tulips. Can you go to a florist to buy ...

Indian kitchens are full of ingredients that are drawn from nature, and flowers hold a special place among them. They have long been part of both festive and daily cooking, often chosen for their ...

A Los Angeles chef uses flowers to enhance food's beauty and taste. Feeling fancy? Add new flavors and pops of color to your food this summer by using edible flowers. "Flowers are an amazing product ...