Spring has sprung and everything's coming up buttercups — at least if you happen to be in Carlsbad. California. A sleepy beachside town just 50 miles from the U.S.—Mexico border, Carlsbad is home to ...

The hibiscus flower is enjoying increasing popularity as an ingredient in teas, libations, sorbets, vinaigrettes, and more. However, the hibiscus flower has been around for centuries and continues to ...

Edible flowers are great garnishes for desserts, drinks, and charcuterie boards. It's important to confirm that a flower is actually edible before using it in a dish. You can harvest edible flowers ...

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, as you walk through the Uptown Farmers’ Market, you will likely spot a booth named Bene Vivendo, which means “The Good Life.” Dried wreaths hang from the awning, and you ...

Hibiscus "Known for its large, vibrant flowers, hibiscus can be used to make refreshing teas and beverages with a tangy flavor," Robert Smith says. "The flowers are also edible in salads and desserts, ...

The use of flowers as food is not new. Edible flowers were especially popular in the Victorian era during Queen Victoria’s reign, and they are back in vogue again. The use of flowers as food is not ...

It’s like discovering your pageant princess cousin won the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian efforts as a doctor. The humble hibiscus is that cousin in the herbal universe — attractive, healing ...