Edible Flowers: How, Why, and When We Eat Flowers

Available for shipping! Edible Flowers features comprehensive knowledge of over one hundred edible blooms. This beautifully designed compilation offers readers each plant's Latin name, origins, cultural and culinary history, and notes on flavor, coupled with striking original photography and essays by a wide array of creatives.  “Monica digs deep into the cultural history of each native species to build the most intricate profiles that go beyond the beauty of the flower. 'I’m really interested in the ways that you can use objects and material culture to see more of the world and trace things back to their roots,’ she says.” —Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest “Monica’s lyrical and reflective writing allows for the notes on symbolism, history, and diverse cultural perspectives, to emerge as thoughtful and wisely considered.”  —Olivia Meehan, Toast Magazine PRODUCT DETAILS Format: Hardback Size: 203 × 152 mm (8 × 6 in) Pages: 260 pp Illustrations: 150 illustrations ISBN: 9781580935715