Apologies to Robert Herrick for rearranging a few words in his rhapsodic Elizabethan poem about fleeting youth, but today floral enthusiasts champion roses and other flowers for their gustatory ...

Flowers may also be included in the food itself. The addition of fresh edible flowers or petals to salads provides surprising colors and flavor (such as the spicy watercress flavor of nasturtium ...

Edible Indian flowers were once everyday ingredients, used out of necessity and familiarity rather than novelty. These flowers, rich in nutrients, were integrated into traditional cooking based on ...