Edible flowers add colour and vibrancy to a dinner table

Although flowers have been used in cooking for generations, there is a renewed interest in them over the past few years.

A few of the most common flowers used in Ireland are viola, rose, and nasturtium.

At this time of year, nasturtium are overflowing from flower pots and window boxes, once you know that they have not been sprayed with any chemicals and are clean, they are perfectly safe to eat.