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I read on one blog that if Spring doesn’t look like it should, at least we can have it on
I read on one blog that if Spring doesn’t look like it should, at least we can have it on a plate. This is what I did. I put flowers on mine. I’m sure you’ve heard about edible flowers, I did as well. But today was the first time I tried it. I made a small research in internet and found many interesting informations. For instance, we should be sure that flowers have not been sprayed with chemicals before we use it. The best idea would be to collect it from your or your friend’s garden, or maybe buy it from a garden, where we’re sure that anything dangerous for our health was used on it.
I must tell you that it’s an amazing feeling to have a delicious bowl decorated with flowers, that you can actually eat. And, of course, it’s like eating Spring. I used pansies, nasturtiums and carnations. You just need few, it’s worth trying.
You will need for lemon yogurt creme:
- juice from ½ lemon
- zest from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp butter cut into small (30g)
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
You will also need:
- ½ cup toasted almonds
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup granola
- edible flowers (pansies, nasturtiums and carnations)
In a small pot place lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and egg yolk. Cook it on a medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it gets thick (about 10 minutes). When ready, put it on side and add butter cut in small pieces. Stir it until butter melts and leave to cool. When it’s cold add yogurt and mix it in.
Toast almonds on a frying pan on one teaspoon of oil. When all ingredients are ready start to layer all ingredients. Start with granola, than half of nuts, yogurt-lemon mix, berries, the rest of nuts, cover with the rest of yogurt mix and garnish with edible flowers.
Enjoy, Marta
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This looks so pretty! I can’t think of a better way to start your day…
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Wow, this looks absolutely amazing! Such beautiful picture and creative recipe!! You have a very nice blog!!
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I’ve seen A LOT of edible flower posts and they all make me happy and cheerful. I can’t imagine seeing the food (with flowers) in person. It’ll make my day for sure. Love your presentation and looks delish!
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I plant nasturtiums every year so I can have them in fruit salads and salads, but I never thought to add them to yogurt. This looks amazing. It would be a terrific addition to a ladies brunch, wouldn’t it?
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I have never tried edible flowers so I can only imagine the feeling and the taste.
I loved the lemon yogurt idea, I need to try this as granola is my favorite breakfast of all times
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Spring on palate is a great way to celebrate this beautiful season!
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Such a pretty presentation! I never ate a flower before! A must try!
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Spring on your plate – I love that idea! So pretty as well, look at all those gorgeous colours?! Not sure if I could eat the flowers… they seem too pretty. Seems kind of sad to inhale them because I don’t think they add to the flavour (much) do they? It’s definitely a beautiful decoration though!
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A beautiful and delicious way to start the day.
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That is definitely a breakfast worth eating and it is beautiful as well. I love those colours together.
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I often go to Whole Foods and stare at the edible flowers. Everytime. But I am still not sure I can actually eat them. But served like this…..so so gorgeous.
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I’m not sure if I could eat this. It’s just WAY too pretty! However, I’m sure after staring at it for awhile I would grab and spoon and dive in. Delicious!
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I simply love the flowers on top, makes it even more gourmet :DCheers
CCU
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Certainly this grey wet spring weather would be brighten with your beautiful flowers and granola. I love the idea of enjoying a great treat that is full of colors. Thanks for sharing Marta!
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So pretty! Those breakfast verrines are amazing.Cheers,Rosa
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I have always wanted to bake and cook with edible flowers… what do they taste like? it looks amazing. where do you find edible flowers
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I have heard of eating flowers before, but have never tried. What a pretty presentation.
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Oh girl, that is the prettiest darn granola I EVER did see!! I haven’t used edible flowers before, but I know where I can buy them from. We are in Autumn here and I wish we were coming into Spring! x
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These parfaits are so gorgeous! Almost too pretty to eat, but I bet they are delicious! Simply stunning!
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Gorgeous breakfast, I love the edible flowers!
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BEAUTIFUL! and good…I would like to use edible flowers too
(I only use the well known courgette flowers…) and create something so romantic like your granola breakfast…
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I just got this cookbook with all kinds of edible flower recipes. It’s truly an amazing book and your post belongs in it 🙂
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Wow this is so pretty! What a tasty combination with the blueberries and lemon yoghurt.Edible flowers always scare me a little bit, and i would love to grow them myself, but nothing seems to grow well in my garden!Thanks for a beautiful recipe.
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I love edible flowers and I see that they tend to become a trend lately! Beautiful little pots!
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Marta, your blog won’t let me comment from my tablet anymore! I love the use of edible flowers in this recipe. I have only ever used them in salads and desserts. I will be reading your blog everyday but won’t be able to comment till we get back from overseas 🙂
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Yummm.. love this.. it looks so beautiful! I love the taste of nasurtiums and nasturtium capers.
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Gorgeous. I truly believe that eating should engage all the senses. These flowers are just beautiful. What a special start to the day. Thank you for sharing this spring treat!
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This is so absolutely perfect for dreary Spring morning!!!
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wow this is absolutely gorgeous!!
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Edible flowers are great. I’ve eaten them, but never used them myself. Definitely something I need to do! They are so pretty, and make a great presentation. Thanks for this.
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Really beautiful. It’s like eating a healthy rainbow that smells good! I’ll have to give edible flowers a shot. Do any of them taste particularly interesting?
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