Hydrosols are typically a by-product of essential oil production. But if you (like me) do not own a still (wah!), you can still make hydrosols at home! I call them smelly water, but Mountain Rose gives a much more elegant, in-depth explanation: Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, hydroflorates, flower waters or distillates are products from steam distilling plant materials. Hydrosols are like essential oils but in far less of a concentration. When a distiller brews plan
If you grow nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus), you probably have a lot of them, as they are vigorous growers and are quick to reseed. I absolutely love them to add the flowers a pop of color to my salads in the summer. Their flavor is spicy, but also a little bit sweet. In addition to the flowers, you can also eat the unripe seed pods and leaves. They are very high in vitamin C and iron and are the densest plant source of lutein, which is important in reducing the risk of ca