Purchasing edible flowers for cakes can be a tricky affair. It's paramount to select those that are 100 percent edible and preferably organic. Popular varieties of edible flowers include roses, violets, pansies, marigolds and jasmine, just to name a few.
Your best bet is to swing by your local farmers' market and look for vendors of edible flowers who can also offer advice on the best way to use them. Some flowers may be better suited for savory dishes so it's important to be specific when asking about edible flowers for cakes.
Below are three creative ways of using roses, violets and lavender in your baked goods:
GLUTEN FREE CUPCAKES WITH VIOLETS
Crystalized violets add a sweet touch to these adorable gluten-free cupcakes topped with freshly whipped cream.
ROSE AND LYCHEE CUPCAKES
We love the exotic combination of tropical lychee fruit with fresh rose petals in this fun cupcake recipe ideal for weddings, baby showers or birthdays.
TIRAMISU WITH LAVENDER
Lavender not only adds a lovely burst of color to this unconventional tiramisu but also a delicate flavor and aroma. It's a great edible flower for cakes, baked goods and tea.
Anthony Bourdain's new book 'World Travel: An Irreverant Guide' is an invitation to dream of travel once more, while looking back at a different time. Take a look.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants has published 50 Next 2021 a list of young people shaping the future of food and gastronomy created in partnership with the Basque Culinary Center.
Head farmer, Katina Connaughton, describes a day in her life spent between the farm, restaurant, home and with her chef husband, in the heart of wine country. Take a look.
National Tea Day, on 21 April, is the perfect occasion to celebrate one of the most famous English drinks. Discover our guide on how to brew green tea.