Harvesting Squash Blossoms and Their Uses
A great way to save money on your grocery bill is to make the most out of your garden every summer. While you may already be eating lettuce, peppers, beans, and other veggies from your garden you might be missing other tasty and easy to harvest produce. Squash blossoms are an excellent example of a flavorful, edible blossom that makes a great addition to many dishes and appetizers. If you're growing squash (summer or winter), you'll notice they produce quite the flower display almost daily. While there aren't many female blossoms, there are plenty of males around. This is to ensure the females get pollinated, but there are still more than are actually needed. This makes squash blossoms the perfect candidate to use elsewhere to make the most out of your garden. Squash flowers are edible and have great flavor, not to mention they make any dish more colorful. The flavor is light and won't overwhelm any dish. While you may want to use them as garnishes (nothing l...