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She's defined as "a person who provides the care and affection normally associated with a female parent", in other words mom. And her day is just around the corner. Mother's Day is May 14th. From now until next Sunday I'll be sharing treats and treasures for the occasion.
Flowers are traditional for Mother's Day and some blossoms that caught my eye at the Fancy Food Show this year were the offerings from Langford Foods. Langford sells edible flowers and has just begun making petal shortbread from natural ingredients and organically grown flowers. It just seems the perfect thing for a mom--beautiful, a little sweet and totally delicious.
Made with care and affection, the Summer Orange shortbread is flavored with orange and has marigold, calendula and nasturtium blossoms embedded in it. Other varieties include Lemony Dew, a lemon flavored shortbread with yellow marigolds, calendula and daisies and Pansy Up with blueberry, pansies, violas and bachelor's buttons. Each are almost too pretty to eat.
Petal shortbread is lovely with tea, but don't limit it to that. Serve it with cheese, yogurt or fromage blanc. I also think it would be wonderful with a dessert wine like muscat or a sweet sherry.
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Cooking
Favorite Things: Langford Petals Shortbread Biscuits
She's defined as "a person who provides the care and affection normally associated with a female parent", in other words mom. And her day is just around the corner. Mother's Day is May 14th. From now until next Sunday I'll be sharing treats and treasures for the occasion.
Flowers are traditional for Mother's Day and some blossoms that caught my eye at the Fancy Food Show this year were the offerings from Langford Foods. Langford sells edible flowers and has just begun making petal shortbread from natural ingredients and organically grown flowers. It just seems the perfect thing for a mom--beautiful, a little sweet and totally delicious.
Made with care and affection, the Summer Orange shortbread is flavored with orange and has marigold, calendula and nasturtium blossoms embedded in it. Other varieties include Lemony Dew, a lemon flavored shortbread with yellow marigolds, calendula and daisies and Pansy Up with blueberry, pansies, violas and bachelor's buttons. Each are almost too pretty to eat.
Petal shortbread is lovely with tea, but don't limit it to that. Serve it with cheese, yogurt or fromage blanc. I also think it would be wonderful with a dessert wine like muscat or a sweet sherry.
FOOD
- Winter 2012 Fancy Food Show Cookies
At the Winter 2012 Fancy Food Show there were quite a number of truly great cookies. Last year I discovered Vin Tucci, biscotti made with wine, for pairing with wine and also Cookies and Corks cookies designed to pair with wine. This year in the new...
- Valentine's Day Giveaway
...
- Chikalicious Dessert Bar
I don't think it's possible to go to New York and not have wonderful culinary experiences. It's just that kind of town. When something terrible happens, you can keep your "brown paper packages tied up with string" I will simply call to mind...
- Hotel Chocolat Contest
Waiting until the last minute to buy cheap chocolates and flowers is not very romantic. Plan ahead and win more than affection, win luxury chocolate! This Valentine's Day a heartfelt story will win a prize. If you can romance the judges, you could...
- All About Lavender
For a number of years now there has been a migration of sorts. Sweet, fresh and fruity flavors found in the kitchen have made it into bath and body products and conversely floral scents have headed for the kitchen. On any trip to the drugstore or supermarket...