One other thing to consider? Whether your beautiful flowers are also edible—which can add flavor, texture, and color to your cooking. Pick any one of the expert-recommended edible flowers below ...

Topped with fresh strawberries, edible flowers, and more meringues ... Place the final cake layer on top and press down gently to stabilize the cake. Spread over the whipped cream you reserved ...

She began regularly creating gorgeous cakes, cookies, pies, and chocolate bars adorned in edible pressed flowers and herbs. Any dyes and flavorings came from natural plant pigments and extracts.