Flower pies: 32 sweet and savory recipes with edible flowers. Bright, fragrant and unexpected Paperback – October 4, 2025

Discover the Magic of Edible Flowers in Your Kitchen Cooking with flowers is more than just decoration, it’s a way to bring fragrance, color, and a touch of wonder to everyday meals. Candy Making in the Woods’s sister volume, Flower pies, invites you to rediscover what nature offers in the garden, the meadow, and the orchard, turning them into surprising dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious.Inside you’ll find 32 sweet and savory recipes with edible flowers: bright, fragrant, and unexpected combinations that open up a new world of taste.What you will discover in this book:Savory pies and tarts enriched with blossoms of nasturtium, violets, or calendulaDelicate desserts like cheesecakes, crumbles, and chilled no-bake cakes, made vibrant with roses, lilacs, and hibiscusCreative beverages and syrups that capture seasonal aromas, from elderflower rosolio to violet syrupPractical notes on how to safely choose, prepare, and use edible flowers in your cookingWhether you are an experienced cook or simply curious about bringing flowers into your kitchen, these recipes are designed to be accessible, seasonal, and versatile. Most require only everyday ingredients, with the blossoms adding that unique finishing touch.It’s inspiring: each recipe blends tradition and creativity, giving you ideas for both everyday meals and special occasions.It’s practical: clear instructions, with gluten-free and vegan options included.It’s beautiful: cooking with flowers transforms simple dishes into memorable experiences to share with family and friends.If you’ve ever stopped to admire a rose in bloom, wondered about the peppery bite of nasturtium, or been enchanted by the changing colors of butterfly pea blossoms, this book will guide you in bringing that same sense of wonder to your table.It is not just a cookbook. It’s an invitation to taste the seasons, to celebrate fragrance and color, and to let nature inspire your kitchen. Read more