We are having record rainfall in Maine and slugs are decimating our garden. We hand pick hundreds every day. I’ve thought of cooking them battered deep fried, but don’t know if they are edible. If the birds... (62 replies, last updated by alkapal August 16, 2009)

does anyone know where they sell "edible cake" in montreal??? (6 replies, last updated by carswell November 14, 2008)

Does anyone know where I can buy edible paper. It is often used to print images for decorated cakes and cookies. I would prefer something that was in and around TO rather then ordering online. Thanks. (2 replies, last updated by Finnegan April 1, 2008)

Has anyone ever seen an edible centerpiece at a sit-down dinner? I’m planning my wedding at Bernardus in Carmel Valley, and am interested in unconventional decorations. I was thinking about some kind of food at the center of... (15 replies, last updated by bsheehan December 1, 2008)

tonight on the History Channel they are having a program that sounds promising: America Eats: History on a Bun – A history of food focuses on the American hot dog & pizza. I don’t know if America Eats is an ongoing... (6 replies, last updated by BobB December 22, 2008)

I have a few questions about edible plants. Is there such thing as a non-edible bay or lime tree? By edible, I mean leaves that are usable in cooking, not to just chow down on. I saw lime trees and laurel trees for sale at a... (1 reply, last updated by hohokam May 6, 2008)

It’s been raining like crazy around DC lately and I’ve been noticing quite a diverse range of WEEDS growing all over my lawn and garden, driving me crazy. With that said, I have recently found out that purslane is... (60 replies, last updated by TheDescendedLefticleOfAramis August 25, 2008)

Where can I buy edible gold flakes? (1 reply, last updated by Audrey April 13, 2004)

Not edible, but what about the stem of a maraschino cherry? (8 replies, last updated by mollyomormon February 8, 2008)

I love the “Stellar Mix” of salad greens you can get at Maggies Farms' booth at many of the LA Farmers Markets. Not only does it taste amazing, it has bright petals from edible flowers that add to the taste. Does... (0 replies, last updated by ChewToy April 6, 2007)

Hi Chowcat – they moved this to the Media board when I asked, so I’ll answer over there. http://chowhound.com/topics/show/306051?user_name=&query=edible+boston (1 reply, last updated by Rubee July 11, 2006)

Hello all! Would anyone have any ideas on what to do with edible flowers? I have found a place in T.O. to purchase them, and now that I have them I’m not sure what to do with them! Many thanks, S (10 replies, last updated by AmandaEd April 4, 2007)

Is there a list of flowers appropriate for eating? How do you use edible flowers? Are they more than a pretty garnish? (9 replies, last updated by MMRuth September 20, 2006)

Does anyone know where in NYC I can find edible beeswax? I’m making cannele (declicious little French things) this weekend and need to find beeswax to grease the molds). (2 replies, last updated by MikeG November 23, 2006)

I’m making a centerpiece for a Hallowe’en party and I want to make flowers out of candy. Any suggestions about what I use to “glue” the candy together? I’d love to make a sugar syrup that would... (4 replies, last updated by MikeG October 20, 2007)