There is a sense of romance, that gourmet touch, and something sophisticated about adding edible flowers in your food; cooking or garnishing with flowers adds that ‘je ne sais quoi’ to a meal. Flowers used in food dates back thousands of years and was first recorded in 140 B.C. Many cultures use edible flowers in dishes. There are many food items and beverages that use edible flowers in their recipes, including the popular green liqueur started in 17th century France: Chartreuse; Carnation petals is one of the secret ingredients! Where to Get Edible Flowers Edible flowers can be purchased dry or fresh. Dried edible flowers are found no further than…