Big Beatiful Blossoms

It has been a busy few months, summer has come early. As did the Amish snap peas...almost a month early. The chives blossomed quickly and were gone and our garlic scapes have all been cut and most of the garlic tied up to dry.

Presently, last years tomato plot is filled with patti pan squash. Several different varieties hide beneath those beautiful yellow flowers. Speaking of which those edible flowers seem to be in high demand this year. I saw them at a farmer's market in NYC last weekend...the man selling them said the chef's really go for them.

Most of the people I talk to either deep fry them or stuff them. Once stuffed they can be frozen. Last year, I had a women you ordered 2-3 dozen from me every week, she would stuff them and put them away fro Christmas dinner.

Those of you out there looking to harvest your own...for stuffing-the male flower is best. It is on a long stem usually to the side of the plant. Leave one or two male flowers per plant for pollination.

If you are looking to deep fry...either flower will do. Some people prefer to have the vegetable still on the flower for a little added texture. As for texture....I have tried several different flowers and have always come back to either the zucchini or the patti pan due to texture.

Recipe for Squash Blossoms in "Recipes"