Edible flowers are those blooms that can be consumed and incorporated into various culinary creations. You can find these incorporated into pasta dishes, cakes, salads, teas, lemonades, or used as a garnish. Some plants allow you to consume anything from the roots to the blossoms while others are a bit more selective. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the flowers you want to use in your cooking as some blossoms can be used whole while others can only include the petals. Flowers are a great way to beautify an ordinary appearing dish to further impress your friends and family. These beautiful blooms can be used by anyone, not just professional chefs.