lilacs are lovely

I can't imagine that there is a single person that does not like lilacs. Their powerful fragrance might push someone too much, but where too? I only sense heavenly splendor when the fragrance approaches me.
SO, how the heck did I miss the fact that they are edible. Well better late than never and this timing was perfect. I was preparing for a wedding event and the bride finally confirmed the dessert as cupcakes. She introduced me to parchment tulip holders and I discovered lilacs.
My first experiment with lilacs was to soak the blossoms in spring water, like making a sun tea. The suggested hour was not sufficient and after an afternoon the blossoms were still vibrant and the water was divine. Imagine a punch bowl with the blossoms floating around. I found three different shades so the artists palette was inspired.While sharing this with others, I had a report back on using that lilac water in the evening bath. !! A super treatment for this worn out woman.
I  then decided that lilac would make a great edible decoration on the wedding cupcakes and cake. I used some of the lilac water with the icing but alas that did not come through in the taste. I tried out some cupcakes and decorated with the lilacs and was delighted that the parchment tulip holders even held the fragrance in, so that when one went for the cupcake they would be given a little aromatherapy beforehand. The lilacs themselves are very delicate in taste. The weather was my friend and the wedding day approached with my local lilacs in full bloom.

lilac cupcakes

Don't miss this easy treat next year.