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 ...

The arrival of spring and consistently warmer temperatures brings a burst of colorful blossoms and two colorful new cookbooks on cooking with flowers, one from a California author and the other from a ...

Cultures all over the world cook with flowers for the unique flavors and colors they add to food, but Americans rarely use edible flowers in cooking. But most of us enjoy eating broccoli, cauliflower ...

Indian kitchens are full of ingredients that are drawn from nature, and flowers hold a special place among them. They have long been part of both festive and daily cooking, often chosen for their ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Squash blossoms erupting in gardens across the region are enough to make one gush, “Oh, my gourd!” And we’re here to talk about how to tame this summer delicacy. The soft yellow ...

Q: How about the use of fresh flowers in cooking? Maybe some of the more exotic flowers like borage, calendula, lilac, dianthus, rose petals, hollyhock and tulips. Can you go to a florist to buy ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Have you cooked with flowers? Well, after seeing the stunning creations in some of the newest cookbooks on the market you might be inspired to dabble in dandelions and put some ...