http://www.centralvalley.com/node/199Used as a sweet garnish for cakes or desserts.Herbs and Spices > Edible FlowersCrystallized blue borage blossoms
Submitted by cmurphy on Tue, 03/27/2007 - 7:54pm.
Source "Field Guide to Herbs Spices," by Aliza Green ($14.95, Quirk Books)
Prep Time 15 minutes course
Description Typically known as blue flower, borage is a tiny flower that tastes like cucumber and appears at Valley farmers' markets in the spring.
Ingredients 1 egg white 1⁄4 c superfine granulated
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