The Spice is Right III: The Perfumed Garden Roundup

I think that I set a more difficult challenge for this month’s The Spice is Right event than I had before, because there were fewer entries. That’s okay; next month’s theme will be simpler; I will announce it later today. Until then, let’s take a look at the beautiful dishes sent in from participants around […]

Lavender-Cardamom Pancakes with Rose-Infused Strawberries

When I set my mind towards this month’s The Spice is Right: The Perfumed Garden, I wanted to make a savory recipe, such as roasted chicken with rose petals or a lavender-infused potatoes au gratin, but I never really got around to it. The one thing I did make, I wasn’t completely happy with: it […]

The Deadline for The Spice is Right III: The Perfumed Garden Approaches

This is just a super-quick reminder that the deadline for this month’s The Spice is Right event is tomorrow evening at midnight EST. You still have plenty of time to join the fun and play the game if you are interested; the rules are here. Look for another post today, on the subject of eating […]

On Edible Flowers

Edible flowers were and are all the rage in some culinary circles, but I find many people hesitant either to try and cook with flowers, or to eat them if they are served. This hesitancy probably stems from unfamiliarity with the long-standing custom of eating flowers and using them as flavorings in food. It probably […]

The Spice is Right III: A Reminder

This is just a quick reminder that the deadline for The Spice is Right III: “The Perfumed Garden” is coming up on June 15th! I have recieved a few very lovely entries already, and I hope to hear from a few more folks who are willing to mix the flavors of edible flowers with spices […]

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