Edible Flowers

Beet Lemonade

Just in time for summer! Chef Chad White, of Plancha Baja Med and Sea Rocket Bistro, recently created this delicious and refreshing drink with our 4th grade students! We juiced beets and squeezed meyer lemons and then added a little agave, club soda, and finished with fresh mint and edible flowers from the garden! All of the children loved it and we think you will too!

Root Vegetable Salad with Flower Petal Dressing

Root Vegetable Salad with Flower Petal Dressing Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Ingredients and Directions 1 beet, cooked, peeled and cooled 1 rutabaga, cooked, peeled, cooled and diced ½ cup cauliflower, cooked and chopped ½ cup red cabbage, shredded ½ cup swiss chard, shredded 1 rib of celery, chopped ½ cup flower petal dressing Slice

Nasturtium Quesadillas

Nasturtium Quesadillas with Citrus and Herb Salsa Created by Chef Amy Finley Ingredients for the Quesadillas 15-20 nasturtiums (depending on size), rinsed and wiped clean 1 cup grated Monterey jack or cheddar cheese 12 corn tortillas 2 Tablespoons butter olive oil Ingredients for the Citrus and Herb Salsa 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh