Marigold flowers and saffron add such a sophisticated and captivating charm to these otherwise pretty ordinary crispy cornmeal shortbread cookies. The distinctively unique flavor and golden hues of both marigold and saffron lend a subtle nod to the enormous flavor […]
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Easy Elderflower Shortcake with Blackberry Smash (gluten-free & vegan)
Is there anything that captures the true essence of summertime more than fresh berries and a crusty-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, and fresh-out-of-the-oven shortcake? The answer is: no, there isn’t. When summer hits and the blackberries are bursting, try this gluten-free shortcake scented […]
Hibiscus Banana Bread | Simple, Healthy, & Stuffed with Flowers (vegan & GF)
Some add walnuts. Others throw in some chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried fruits. And some even stir in some peanut butter or pureed pumpkin! Personally, I’m a fan of the banana and chocolate combo. But if you’re brave enough […]
Summertime Savory Nasturtium & Peach Galette (vegan)
This vegan peach galette recreates all the nostalgia of a summertime peach pie into something savory, sugar-free, and ultra-nourishing. Plus, there are edible flowers involved! Nasturtiums amp up the antioxidant power and immune-boosting properties of this plant-based dish. When peach […]
Delicious Elderflower & Peach Upside-Down Cake (vegan, gluten free)
When peach season hits in the South, it hits hard, oftentimes with sweltering heat to boot! This delicious peach upside-down cake is given the royal floral treatment with fresh elderflowers, the delicate lacy precursors to the immune-boosting elderberry. It’s vegan, […]
25 Super Lovely Ways to Cook with Lavender
Is your lavender plant bursting with blossoms and you’re itching to use them in your cooking? Or maybe you just happen to have some leftover culinary lavender lying around from that one time and you have no idea what to […]