How to Choose Herb Blossoms for Eating

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select suitable herb blossoms.

   There is a variety of good blossoms that can be found on herbs.
   
   Look for such flowers as:
   Basil flowers Borage flowers Chamomile flowers Chive flowers Dill blossom Fennel flowers Lavender flowers Marjoram flowers Mint flowers Oregano flowers Rosemary flowers Thyme flowers
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   Step 2: Use the flowers to their best advantage.

   Some flowers are best used as a tea, for example, chamomile flowers.
   
   Others make terrific garnishes on a dish or super additions to improve the overall look of a salad, such as basil flowers.
   
   Here are some basic ideas for usage:
   Basil flowers
   - add to salads, use as a garnish on a plate or put atop a pasta dish Borage flowers
   - use as a cooling addition to drinks and ice cubes, add to salads Chamomile flowers
   - make tea Chive flowers
   - add to salads, place as a garnish on a dish Dill blossom
   - tasty addition to salad, as a garnish Fennel flowers
   - salad garnish Lavender flowers
   - use to make lavender sugar, in cookies/biscuits, as a garnish, to make lavender tea Marjoram flowers
   - salad addition, garnish Mint flowers
   - salad addition, garnish, tea (including as a garnish for mint tea) Oregano flowers
   - salad addition, garnish Rosemary flowers
   - salad addition, garnish Thyme flowers
   - salad addition, garnish , In most cases, the stalk is will not be edible due to toughness or flavour.
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   Step 3: Remove the stalks.

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