These are the simplest, most beautiful edible lollipops on frolic and fare. No candy thermometer needed, and you'll end up with gorgeous homemade lollipops spectacular enough for gifting. These are classy enough for even your most special occasions, such as favors for a wedding, bridal shower, baby showers, and more. Being an edible flower blogger,...
Every scoop of this delightful dessert is bursting with the delicate flavors of real mint leaves, which have been carefully blended with a hint of vanilla extract and dark chocolate chips. The result is a harmonious blend of sweet and refreshing flavors that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and cool you down in...
Learning how to make butterfly pea flower syrup will make your party pop! The bright colors of this drink adds instant flower magic on ice. The brewed tea mixed with sugar creates a sweet syrup that is perfect for color changing lemonade, cocktails, like this butterfly flower cocktail, and more. Make flower simple syrup for...
Our Botanical Herbal + Floral Simple Syrups are the perfect way to add elegance to your garden party! Set up a botanical mimosa bar or cocktail station and use our syrups for gorgeous flavor options! Jasmine simple syrup: Jasmine syrup is sweet and some describe it as musky with a hint of vanilla. It's gorgeous...
For a stunning side that's fresh, vibrant, with a good source of nutrients and nurtures loving thoughts - plant some organic pansies and enjoy them in a Garden pansy salad. Friday morning I took my son to the nursery with me. I needed a few planters for my Girl Scout session on Saturday, and wasn't expecting...
This dreamy and creamy silky lavender hot chocolate is rich and delicious and the ultimate form of "treat yourself". I truly can't think of a better affirmation of "I love myself and want to treat myself" than drinking a cup of this beautiful rich lavender hot cocoa. And don't forget to try it with our...
This rose gin and tonic is the prettiest cocktail and perfect for valentines day! This cocktail combines the delicate floral flavor of rose water with the Crisp, delicate, floral and refreshing, made with rose water simple syrup. You may also enjoy these 10 delicious rose water cocktails. Valentines day is right around the corner and...
Knowing how to make rose water syrup is a great way to make your favorite beautiful rose cocktail with a clear or delicate pink hue. It's also useful when you don't have access to organic roses. It's preparation is essentially the same as our rose syrup, but uses organic rose water instead of fresh or...
A sweet, fluffy soft pillow of dreamy lavender honey marshmallows are a confectionary dream come true. This is not a healthy version of marshmallows made with honey to replace corn syrup. Creating "healthy" versions of recipes brings me no joy. So these are your typical corn syrup filled marshmallow deliciousness with an abundance of honey...
Chewy golden cookies with quality white chocolate and fragrant lavender buds are a dreamy treat. Finished with a sea salt garnish, these whimsical soft lavender white chocolate cookies will be delightful for any occasion. I don't know how I went so long without making these! I'm not usually a fan of white chocolate, but paired...
Instantly enhance any recipe in seconds with this rose and lavender vanilla extract recipe. This simple recipe combines just simple ingredients with a little bit of time for a remarkable flavor boost when you're baking with edible flowers. For the last four years our family has lived in the Middle East, which has been an...
How Do You Prepare Calendula For Consumption? Imagine strolling through your garden, admiring the vibrant colors and petals of your beloved calendula blooms. With a gentle touch, you pluck the sweet flowers, savoring the bold scent and the feeling of connection with nature. How wonderful it is to have such a bountiful harvest, to be...
Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Lavender is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and in recipes. The most widely cultivated species, Lavandula angustifolia ( often just referred to as lavender ) and is also a color, named...
Irresistible pistachio rose bark is simply delicious and so easy! Simply melt your favorite chocolate and sprinkle on dried rose petals, roasted pistachios, smoked almonds and sprinkle on some course sea salt for a no bake delicacy! Rose and chocolate is always a perfect treat for me! That's why I often enjoy it in my...
Adorable acorn truffles are the most delicious and adorable treat for your woodland celebration. These chocolate peanut butter truffles are shaped like acorns, are easy to make, and don’t require any baking, so they’re perfect for those looking for a simple dessert. After a full month of baking, I wanted to adorn our Christmas cookie...
Today I'm sharing how to make stove top spiked bourbon apple cider with warm mulled spices for all of those around the world who don't have access to cider mills. With just a few minutes of prep time you'll have delicious cider that will make your whole house smell like a dream. It's the ultimate...
Fresh, zesty orange rosemary cupcakes are ultra moist and aromatic and beautiful. With fresh rosemary and orange zest infused right into the sugar and buttercream, they're simply irresistible. Why you'll love this recipe: If you've never tried fresh herbs in your baking, this is a perfect place to start. Combined with fresh orange zest and...
Fall in love with this pear and goat cheese galette, a rich and warm treat that's both sweet and savory and well rounded with freshly grated ginger, pistachios and some drizzled honey. Galettes are like simple pies, easy to make, and so versatile! You can enjoy them as dessert or for breakfast, or even as...
Combining pine needles with gin and tonic just makes sense, as two conifers are better than one! This refreshing highball cocktail is crisp, naturally spiced and well balanced. Perfect for the holidays. Gin gets its distinct flavors from Juniper berries, and common juniper is an evergreen conifer. That's why it's fun to add pine needles, another species...
Give your holiday drinks a festive twist with this homemade pine needle syrup. It tastes herbaceous and is paired with vanilla bean for an incredible spin on anything you're sipping on this season! My husband is a huge fan of the scent of pine, so I often search for pine related gifts during the holidays....
The ultimate Christmas cookie! Pine needle shortbread cookies have a super fine crumb, are perfect for cutting into festive shapes and have that buttery crisp flavor we all love in shortbread. What could be better than sitting enjoying your twinkling Christmas tree with a cup of tea and some pine needle shortbread? Pine has a...
Pistachio shortbread is simple, buttery sweet, salty, crisp and soft in one delicious cookie. The salty crunch from its crisp edges, soft and sweet buttery flavor in between- it's just pure bliss! These pistachio shortbread cookies are the perfect way to start the season. It's October 1st but I'm already dreaming of the perfect Christmas...
This sweet and slightly spiced candied ginger scone with greek yogurt icing is the perfect way to start your day. The fresh bakery flavors come together in this soft and tender dough which holds up perfectly drizzled with tangy greek yogurt icing. We're not even close to feeling done with holiday baking yet. How about...
These crisp and flavorful Christmas biscotti have beautiful spices, cranberries, macadamias and white chocolate - all of the wonderful flavors we love during the holiday season, and are perfect for dunking into espresso, tea, hot chocolate or warm milk. Biscotti are twice-baked oblong-shaped cookies that are intentionally extra crunchy and crispy to stand up against...
Unleash your inner confectioner and make these bourbon vanilla bean caramel chews! Sweet, salty, buttery, rich and filled with vanilla bean flavor and smooth bourbon, they're simply irresistible! Tools: Large heavy bottomed stainless steel pot - because caramel will bubble up while it reaches temperature so make sure you're using a large enough pot that...
Holidays are a special time of year where family, friends, and loved ones come together to celebrate. For many families, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without their own personal Elf on the Shelf. I'm making it super simple with inspiration, free printables, ideas, and everything you need to know about starting a elf tradition....
Give your holiday drinks a festive twist with this homemade gingerbread syrup that's full of winter spices, vanilla bean and fresh ginger. It tastes just like a cozy gingerbread cookie, but you won't have to turn your oven on, and it's perfect in gingerbread latte or gingerbread expresso martini! My favorite treat around the holidays...
The Mimosa is a refreshing drink that will make your brunch or special occasion extra festive. This Christmas cocktail is so easy and delicious! This Christmas morning cranberry mimosa is made with cranberry juice and rosemary syrup for a sweet, tart, well balanced sparkling cocktail that's balanced and refreshing. If you've been looking for an...
Let the oven do all of the work for these super simple and beautiful dehydrated oven dried orange slices. This time of year you will find good uses for dried oranges for a cocktail garnish, adding a natural touch to your gift wrapping, decor and garlands, in trail mix or salad, tea, granola and more....
Fire cider was originally created by Rosemary Gladstar, the herbalist who started it all. Adding rose is one of my favorite ways to adapt the beautiful original recipe. Learn how to make rose fire cider, and what it's used for. Roses are so beautiful that they have a built-in protection mechanism (thorns). Roses are...
Sourcing edible flower petals doesn't have to be confusing or difficult! As a floral baker and self proclaimed flowervore I want to share where we get safe edible flower petals for cookies and cake decorating. From a savory edible flower salad to cake decorating, sourcing flowers is easy - but we'll share how we find...
Flowers offer us so much. They provide pops of color and magnificent beauty, many contain proven health benefits, we love them for their welcoming aromas and some even taste as beautiful as they look. While taste is subjective, here is a list of what I believe to be the most flavorful and well known to...
Edible flowers have been a part of our culinary tradition for centuries, and today many want use them to add an elegant touch when garnishing dishes. Here are all the ways in which you can use these beautiful and tasty treats to add floral flair for garnish, flavor, and nutrients. And be sure to visit...
If you're looking for a way to brighten up your recipes with a touch of green, then let's make an herb bouquet! This project is easy, inexpensive, and it only takes a few minutes to put together. You can use any type of fresh herbs you have on hand, but we particularly love the classics.
If there is one thing we can all agree on, it's that the holiday season is the best time to get creative and resourceful. It's a time of year we all find joyous... and expensive. That's why I'm sharing these elegant gorgeous free botanical Christmas wall art, a gift from me for you to enjoy....
The only way to enjoy your home roasted chicken or turkey is with this delightful fresh herb seasoning. All of the flavors are truly complementary - once you make this perfect blend for your Thanksgiving turkey, you will come back to it all the time whenever you're roasting a bird. Herbs and spices are an...
Give your home a fresh, natural air by making one of these DIY Rosemary wreaths. They're not only chic but also provide aromatherapy and can be used in so many ways! Recently someone called me looking to hire me as a florist. After they came across my floral rich instagram feed, they were certain I...
If you're looking for a showstopper that will leave your guests speechless, this is it. This butternut squash cake is perfectly moist and fluffy. The rich brown sugar buttercream frosting really takes the cake and makes everything come together in perfect harmony - I guarantee everyone will be asking for seconds! There's nothing quite like...
Buttery, golden crusted brown sugar butternut squash scones are sweet, savory and herbaceous thanks to fresh sugared sage. A perfect breakfast, snack, brunch or dessert option for any Autumn or Winter gathering. This year we are hosting Thanksgiving for thirty and I could not be more excited. And while I've officially used the last of...
It's time for you organize an unforgettable party with friends or family members. Host a sweet and sophisticated cookie swap party to kick off the most wonderful time of year! With these free printables, you'll be able to easily share your recipes with friends Celebrate with cookies and splendor and grab the free printables to...