by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do to maintain good health and keep your immune system strong. But sometimes leaving behind the cares of the day and nodding off to sleep can be easier said than done. Sipping a Golden Turmeric...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Do you love cooking with herbs and flowers and drinking herbal teas? Then July and August are ideal months to harvest and dry them for winter storage. Hot summer days and nights on the west coast make it easy to dry them outdoors. You’ll be surprised how fast...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Luscious, soft and fragrant, there’s no garden treat more delectable than a sweet jam-filled with rose petals! This garden-fresh jam is absolutely delicious served with scones, croissants, or artisan breads. Spoon it over elderflower ice cream or stir a dollop...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Warm summer days, moonlit nights and a month filled with gorgeous aromatic roses – what’s not to love about June! And there’s no better time to turn these fragrant rosy blooms into culinary creations than over the next few weeks. Start with this beautiful floral syrup...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
With spring in bloom and the arrival of warmer weather comes a shift in what we eat and drink. And it’s no different with tea! I love to change over my tea cupboard for the season by switching to fruiter teas that can be enjoyed hot or iced, and paired with lighter...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Make an amazing cup of tea with Butterfly Blue Pea Flower! This rare, naturally indigo flower is not only versatile in a cup but a valuable ingredient in the medicine cabinet and culinary kitchen. From a delicious latte to a shocking blue pasta to a purple lemonade or...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Tea Pairing 101 Do you love tea? And great food? Then Tea and Food Pairing 101 is for you! There’s a whole science behind pairing foods with beverages but Tea 101 is a quick, simple guide to get you started on your journey of pairing tea with food. Our hope is that...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Add extra flavour to poultry, pork or winter squash this Thanksgiving by brining! It’s an easy technique that uses flavoured liquids to bump up the moisture and juiciness of roasted foods. Here I have used our Sweet Apple Chai to create a brine (recipe follows) for...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Have you tried ‘herbal tea steaming’ for congestion relief? Breathing in steam is an age-old practice used to ease respiratory issues. Additionally, it opens pores, helps to remove toxins and cleanses the skin. However, using herbs, flowers and spices in steam water...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Have you ever tasted the sweet nectar hiding inside honeysuckle flowers? It’s like nature’s candy! A favorite of hummingbirds, honeysuckle not only produces a delightful sweet nectar but boasts several healing benefits including anti-inflammatory and immune boosting...