Online - March 28, 2005

Crystal Ball

Meadowsweets Crystallized Flowers

Chocolate body scrub. Fruity lip balm. Vanilla-scented candles.

Great. More inedible goodies to continually remind you of just how hungry you are. (Damn you, Fatkins.)

Sure, you like things that smell good. But how about something you can actually eat?

Roses, for instance.

Seriously. Family-run Meadowsweets specializes in crystallized, edible flowers — stunning handmade confections carefully treated to preserve their natural color. Pansies, johnny-jump-ups, and lavender are always available; daisies and cornflowers are offered in season. Better yet, try the vintage and heirloom roses (in pink, white, yellow, gold, and crimson).

Or, if you’re cultivating your new and improved Martha Stewart side, order the flower crystallization kit. For 24 bucks you get directions, samples, ingredients, and tools for crystallizing approximately 75 delectable spring-time blooms.

Smell like a deal?

Available online at candiedflowers.com.