by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Do you love lilacs? Did you know these fragrant spring blossoms can be steeped into a delightful tea? Sipping lilac flower tea is a lovely, relaxing, springtime experience that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. Lilac tea is aromatic, with a light astringency, and...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
A refreshingly delicious iced tea with the classic taste of premium Orange Pekoe and fresh citrus makes this iced tea a summer favourite. Extras store well in the fridge, so double or triple the recipe and an ice-cold glass will be ready anytime you are! Classic...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Hibiscus Simple Syrup is the perfect make-ahead sweetener to have on hand during the holidays. As the name implies, it’s simple to make, colourful to look at, and keeps up to 4 weeks in the fridge. Use this syrup to jazz up plain cocktails or sweeten holiday...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
With spring in sight, it’s the perfect time to plan your edible flower and herb garden! Local markets and garden shops are brimming with ideas, seeds, and ready-to-go plants. Whether your garden is inground, in patio pots, or on a sunny window sill, you can grow an...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Happy Father’s Day with love and thanks to all the amazing dads! Treat your dad like Royal-Tea today and celebrate him with this refreshing spiked iced tea! Iced Royal-Tea MAKES 1 ICED TEA – EASILY DOUBLES TO 2 INGREDIENTS • 3 ounces strong-brewed Best Earl Grey...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Looking for a cool, refreshing summer treat? Try these tangy, tropical frozen treats! High in vitamin C and oh so good, you’ll want to make 1 batch with alcohol for the big kids and 1 without for the little ones! On the go? Check out the tea tips below… Hibiscus...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Did you know that .your body needs to transition to a new season? And that ‘spring fever’ is not just an expression, but actually real? As the weather changes, our body changes physically and emotionally. On the positive side those emotions include...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
It’s blackberry season and there’s no better way to celebrate it than with this refreshing sipper! The only make-ahead part is the syrup but it’s so worth it. You can flavor all kinds of herbal teas and drinks with this delightful sweet syrup. Blackberries...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Is there anything more glorious than beautiful, fragrant blossoms in the springtime? But did you know that most fruit and berry blossoms are edible and can be steeped into lovely teas? Some favourites are cherry, apple, peach, plum and pear. The flavour of these...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Did you know you can create beautifully coloured eggs using edible flowers? They top the list of fruits, veggies and spices that create stunning natural colours. So, skip the chemicals and use the natural dye in flowers to colour everything from eggs to foods, to...