Flower Power

At Brighter Bites, we love trying new fruits, vegetables, and…flowers?

That’s right…flowers! Thanks to our friends at Little Wild Things Farm, a local urban farm in Washington, D.C., many of our D.C. students tried edible flowers for the first time. Their donation allowed our students to learn about the great variety of edible plants that nourish our bodies and taste great too!

Whether garnishing a salad or topping a dessert, bright and beautiful flowers make excellent mealtime additions and can add a pop of color, flavor, and spice to any meal. But before adding flowers to your plate, make sure you’re familiar with which flowers are edible and which should be avoided.

For more flower inspiration, check out Little Wild Things Farm’s blog for tips on adding edible flowers and microgreens to your meals.

Big thanks to Little Wild Things Farm, Capital Area Food Bank, and The Coastal Companies Foundation for making this flower-power adventure possible!