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    Flower Power: The Edible Art of Candied Flowers

    by Christine Moss Jul 10, 2019 1 minute
    FLOWER POWER: The Edible Art of Candied Flowers by Chef Christine Moss. Photograph of flower petals being painted with simple syrup, courtesy of Chef Christine Moss
    Photograph by Christine Moss

    Growing up the daughter of a florist, a chef shows us how flowers are not just for vases — they can actually be edible art

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    Most recipes for candied flowers use egg whites. Here is an alternative recipe that uses simple syrup and super fine powdered sugar instead. 

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