Sugared violets are beautifully preserved in egg whites and sugar to create a delicate, edible, flower garnish for desserts, fruit platters or cheese trays. My absolute favorite garnishes for desserts ...

Both flowers and leaves of the pretty little Viola odorata, or sweet wood violet, are edible. The petals look fabulous as garnishes, while the heart-shaped leaves can be added to salads and soups, or ...

Roughly crumble 2 trifle sponges and divide evenly among 6 serving glasses. Splash 1 tsp amaretto (or sherry or liqueur of choice) over each one. Press 150g good quality blueberry jam through a sieve ...

We've hardly had time to be indoors this week. Between hunting for morel mushrooms and ramps (we've only found one mushroom so far, and that was a false morel, not edible, but the ramps/wild leeks are ...

Roses, violets, daisies and nasturtiums are not only delightful to look at - they are edible, too. Their petals and blossoms give salads and desserts, smoothies, syrups and teas a unique and special ...