by Culinary Blossom | Apr 21, 2021 | 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 | Apr 1, 2021 | garden to plate, recipes
Wondering what to do with pesky dandelions this spring? Make a healthy, delicious sweet syrup using this common garden weed! Dandelions are rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins A, B, C, K and E, They can remove toxins from the body, boost the immune system and...
by Culinary Blossom | Mar 24, 2021 | garden to plate, recipes
Did you know you can create beautifully colored 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...
by Culinary Blossom | Mar 5, 2021 | garden to plate, recipes
A spoonful of flowers and herbs helps the medicine go down! Did you know your body needs to transition from one season to the next? Yes it does, and with spring almost here nature knows just how to make that happen. With longer days and warmer weather comes fresh new...
by Culinary Blossom | Mar 4, 2021 | garden to plate, recipes
Make this sweetly scented flower sugar using pretty spring violas or fragrant edible flowers of your choice. Stir a spoonful into a favourite cup of tea or sprinkle on your next batch of butter cookies. Pack scented sugar into pretty jars, add in a package of tea and...
by Culinary Blossom | Feb 21, 2021 | 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...