Experiment with candied flower buds. Simple to make and a beautiful finish to desserts. Reported by Sonya Masocco of the the Ayurvedic Institute. Many flowers can be candied, including Violets, Nasturtium, Mums, Mangold, Rose Periwinkle Pianthus, White Peony, Forsythia, Calendula, Lotus, Bachelor Buttons, Hibiscus, Linden.
Ayurveda Notes (help)
Rosebuds are astringent and cooling. Their beautiful aroma pacifies pitta.
Dosha: Vata- Pitta- Kapha+
Qualities: Guru, Manda, Cool
Tastes: Sweet, Astringent
Recipe - (Help with Cooking)
Simple to make. Boil sugar in a small amount of water until it forms a thick syrup. Be careful not to burn the sugar or turn it into caramel. Dip organic, food grade rosebuds into the syrup and place on wax paper to dry. For specific quantities, email joseph [at] greenbookcafe dot com.