Applescruff,
I have been meaning to get after your post,
and kept getting side tracked...(I couldn't
remember the name of the post, and had to hunt for it...)

Anyhow, we had a conversation here before about someone wanting ideas for a garden tour......
And we got on the subject of edible flowers....

Discussion on Edible Flowers

Hope this'll give you some ideas for the edible
flowers!!

Let us know if it helped!!!

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
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This will be my 3rd year to herb garden. Moved to a new home this winter, so I had to leave my well established herb garden behind & I am starting new this year. I had no idea you could candy herbs/flowers. I have made my own spices for cooking, medicinals, teas, sachets, etc...but candy is brand new to me. I have a couple of questions...

How do you store the candy, in an air-tight container? In the fridge?

Does the egg white on the candy spoil? How quickly must the candy be consumed after making it?

Thanks so much for this new way to enjoy my herbs

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z5b

need to use as soon as possible. make sure flowers are totally dry too. Also i take blooms and freeze them in ice cubes when serving drinks

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The Buglady
Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, www.bugladyconsulting.com
Educating the world... one bug at a time

Thanks for the hints everyone! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. It's getting near the end of term which means my professors are giving triple the normal amount of homework. I'm going to try candying mint leaves if I cna ever find some. I tried growing some from seed but dorm rooms are not known for keeping consistent temperatures.

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And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

I LOVE valarian:) Very useful medicinally & makes a good tea. I have some seeds I am putting in my herb garden later this spring, but haven't any growing yet.

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z5b

Danielle, if you have valarian growing at your mom & dad's home out in the field...well then we are going to have to grab some baskets & go out in that field & grab a bunch...valerian is good stuff

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z5b

Hey Phil...Valerian is a great little herb. Here is a few recipes & some info on Valerian also.

Harvest roots for medicinal use in the fall of their second year.

MEDICINAL: Valerian is a relaxer, and is very effective for insomnia. It is often used as a tranquilizer, but it leaves no sluggish effects on the user. It is used for nervous tension, pain relieving, and for muscle spasms. It should not be taken over a long period of time, as it can cause mental depression in some people after long-term steady use.

NERVE CALMING TEA:

Chamomile (1 part)
Lavender flowers (1 part)
Peppermint leaves (1 part)
Fragrant valerian root (2 parts)
Fennel seed (3 parts)
Milfoil (3 parts)
Steep 1 tsp. in 1/2 cup boiling water. Take 1/2 cup warm per day.

MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS TEA:

Goldthread (8 parts)
Tansy (8 parts)
Fragrant valerian root (4 parts)
Rosemary leaves (2 parts)
Rue herb (2 parts)
Boil 1-1/2 tsp. mixture slowly in 2 cups of water, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes and strain. Take 1 cup morning and night. Sweeten if desired.

Valerian Information

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z5b

Hi Lee Welcome to the forum. Its really nice to meet you! I'm not positive but I think you might be our first member from the phillipines We are happy to have you join us

Here is a recipe for making candied violets. Hope it helps...

To candy flowers, whisk an egg white, then use a brush to paint a fine layer onto clean, dry, pesticide-free flower petals (or whole flowers if they're very small). Next, gently place the petal into some superfine sugar, and sprinkle some more superfine sugar on top. Shake off the excess and lay it out on waxed paper to dry (this takes as long as eight hours).

Karen

tenx a lot to both of u ...well, im glad to know that im the 1st member hu comes from the Philippines ....actually im a biology student majoring in zoology i only appreciated plants when i had this course (economic botany)which i learned so many things about plants in a different way ...so,my reason for joining here is to know more about plants with plant-loving people lyk you guys ...til nxt topics 2 come..

It should work for pansies...Its a basic recipe for candying any edible flowers.

Karen

you can eat borage.. they are nice to freeze in ice cubes for drinks....

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The Buglady
Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, www.bugladyconsulting.com
Educating the world... one bug at a time