Delighting the senses in a flowery way
Flowers are considered the gift par excellence. This is no wonder: they are beautiful to look at and spread good cheer. So it makes sense to use them in gastronomy too – and not just as a decorative bouquet on the table. Flowers and blossoms are also visually and tastefully impressive on the plate.
The most commonly used flowers in the kitchen include the following:
Zucchini flowers: Not only the zucchinis themselves, but also their flowers are edible. They are tender and have a mild flavor. They can be stuffed and fried to create delicious starters or side dishes. They also cut a fine figure in salads or as a garnish on pasta dishes.
Violets: The pretty violet flowers are perfect for decorating desserts such as cakes, cupcakes or puddings. They not only give the sweet treats a beautiful color, but also a subtle, floral taste.
Marigolds: Marigolds are not only suitable as a medicinal plant, but also as edible flowers in various dishes thanks to their slightly spicy taste. They can be dried and used as a spice in soups, stews or risotto. Served fresh, they are a colorful eye-catcher, for example on salads.
Cornflower: The intense blue color of cornflowers makes these edible flowers a popular decorative element for salads, desserts or cocktails. They also provide a nice surprise effect when frozen in ice cubes.
Sunflowers: The petals of sunflowers are not only decorative, but also have an interesting, slightly nutty flavor. They are ideal as an ingredient in salads or as a garnish for soups.
Floral plates: traditional and modern at the same time
Flowers in gastronomy therefore have both a culinary and a decorative purpose. They can also be used as decoration on tableware to visually emphasize exceptional delights. It is no coincidence that floral decorations on porcelain have a long tradition. The reason is probably that nature motifs evoke beautiful memories in almost every viewer. A perfect example of this is the CREATE collection from SCHÖNWALD with the FLORAL CHARM designs in blue or green. The floral motifs are reinterpreted here, giving the items a romantic, playful yet “grown-up” look. This is particularly evident in the blue and white floral tableware in the collection: this pattern is extremely traditional, but looks surprisingly modern in CREATE and brings freshness and vibrancy to the table. The highlight: each item has a different design – either all over or on the edge.
