Eating the flowers on the front porch

Last night, I added some pansies to our salads. Erik ... well, he gave me the skeptical look, and watched to see if eating a flower that had previously been growing on the front porch would make me keel over. Evidently it didn't because he ate his without complaint! What a brave husband I have! :)

I decided to add them because I thought I read something in BHG about it, and after doing a bit of internet research, it was correct. You CAN eat pansies. :)


The only caution is to be sure there are not chemicals of any sort on them .... but since I don't use them, we were all safe!

Ok, for you curious kittens out there, here are a few links: HERE, HERE, and HERE (for more about other edible flowers).

One of the links has a recipe I might try. Well, it's more an appetizer or hours d'erves, but I like the idea: take a cracker, spread some cream cheese over, and top w/ a pansy. Not only would it be pretty, but tasty as well! :)