Category Archives: Baking with Flowers

Scrumptious Spring Flowers: Hibiscus Pistachio Meringues

Posted on April 9, 2013 by ButterSugarFlowers

As I was leaving work last Friday, I felt even more compelled than usual to bake over the weekend. There was no particular event to bring dessert to, and no one was expecting any treats from me. My desire to … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Rosewater Cupcakes

Posted on January 26, 2013 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I recently came across candied rose berries at a favorite market of mine, I couldn’t help but stop in my tracks.  The pastel pink beads sparkled with sweetness, and their scent was alluringly delicate and floral.  Immediately inspired, I … Continue reading →

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Mimosa Meets Mimosa: A Cupcake Story

Posted on March 22, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I recently came across beautiful candied mimosa flowers, I was excited about their cake-topping potential but felt skeptical about how the flowers might taste. For one, I’d never heard that mimosa flowers were edible; also, despite my adventures with … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Lavender (Biscotti)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I posted a rosemary cookie recipe online last summer, a sweet commenter suggested that I use lavender as an ingredient in the future. I was thrilled to have a recommendation, and I loved the idea of it. After all, … Continue reading →

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Butter, Sugar, Flowers: Nasturtium Cookies

Posted on January 25, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When my husband and I first moved to the bay area, I fell in love with the little orange flowers readily decorating our new backyard. They seemed so delicate but grew so profusely. I welcomed their vibrant bursts of color … Continue reading →

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