Fresh Berries with Lavender Cream

This is a special dessert which I made “way back when” I first became interested in using flowers in cooking. I also was not concerned about calories as you can tell by the ingredients. This is a delicious custard cream topped with some fresh berries – simple but oh so good. This was the beginning … Continue reading

Fried Zucchini Flowers Two Ways

These flowers must be the “in” thing this summer as about 6 vendors at my local Farmers Market were selling them.  A lot of new,  young organic farmers – nice  to see.  Expensive though, 9 blossoms for $4.00.  I use a very simple batter to deep fry them, they are very good and have a mild flavor. See … Continue reading