Wow, this Jihva has been so thrilling for me. I was intrigued with wonder with each and every entry. It was way beyond anything that I imagined. I got an entry for all the flowers I wanted to see the recipes of and much more. I want to sincerely thank all that sent in their beautiful entries, and to Indira for giving me the opportunity to host Jihva.
In alphabetical order of flowers, here are your flower power recipes:
Arugula :
From Jugalbandi: Arugula, Fennel and Orange Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Avaram Flower
From Choicest Healthy Recipes: Avaram Flower Extract
Banana Blossoms
My Food Blog: Spicy Banana Blossoms
Seduce Your Tastebuds: Vaadhapoo Poriyal
Seduce your senses: Vaazhapoo Vadai
Cooking 4 All Seasons: Vazhapoo Vadai ~ Banana Blossoms Nuggets!
Hibiscus
From Illatharasi: Hibiscus Milk
From Ammalu's Kitchen: Bissap , made with edible hibiscus flowers
From Choicest Healthy Recipes: Power Syrup
Mallemaala: Rosa De Jamaica Salad
From Curry Bazaar: Karkade (Hibiscus Cordial)
Jasmine
Mallemaala: Quinoa Jasmine Upma
Mallemaala: Jasmine Tea
Kachnaar ki Kali (buds of St. Thomas's Tree)
Guest Post (Sadhna, Meera and Sunita): Kachnaar ki kali ki sabzi
Lavendar
From Tasty Palettes: Lavender chocolate pots de crème
From Jugalbandi: Lavender-infused Sugar and Honey
Zlamushka's Spicy Kitchen: Victorian Era Lavendar Cookies
Yummy Food: Lavendar Ice Cream
Indian Food Rocks: Lavender Mint tea
Lilies
Soul Food: Lovely Lilies (Marzipan)
Neem Flower
Sukanya's Musings: Neem Flower Chutney
From Random Thoughts and Vegetarian Recipes: neemflower-rasam 
Paajaka Recipes: Neem flower rice
Few Minute Wonders: Neem Flower Chutney
Orange Blossoms:
From Cooking From A to Z: Mango Yohgurt Icecream
Pumpkin Flowers
From Enjoy Indian Food: Pumpkin Flowers Subzi
Roses
Soul Food: Marzipan Roses
Soul Food: Rosy Ricotta Rasmalai
Asan Khana: Gulabi Sandesh
Cooking Station: Mix Veg and Fruit Juice with Rose Tea
Saffron
Ahaar: Badam Halwa
Squash Blossoms
Evovling Tastes: Squash blossom and Basil Pakoras
In alphabetical order of flowers, here are your flower power recipes:
Arugula :
From Jugalbandi: Arugula, Fennel and Orange Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Avaram Flower
From Choicest Healthy Recipes: Avaram Flower Extract
Banana Blossoms
My Food Blog: Spicy Banana Blossoms
Seduce Your Tastebuds: Vaadhapoo PoriyalSeduce your senses: Vaazhapoo VadaiCooking 4 All Seasons: Vazhapoo Vadai ~ Banana Blossoms Nuggets!Hibiscus
From Illatharasi: Hibiscus Milk
From Ammalu's Kitchen: Bissap , made with edible hibiscus flowersFrom Choicest Healthy Recipes: Power SyrupMallemaala: Rosa De Jamaica SaladFrom Curry Bazaar: Karkade (Hibiscus Cordial)Jasmine
Mallemaala: Quinoa Jasmine Upma
Mallemaala: Jasmine TeaKachnaar ki Kali (buds of St. Thomas's Tree)
Guest Post (Sadhna, Meera and Sunita): Kachnaar ki kali ki sabzi
Lavendar
From Tasty Palettes: Lavender chocolate pots de crème
From Jugalbandi: Lavender-infused Sugar and HoneyZlamushka's Spicy Kitchen: Victorian Era Lavendar CookiesYummy Food: Lavendar Ice CreamIndian Food Rocks: Lavender Mint teaLilies
Soul Food: Lovely Lilies (Marzipan)
Neem Flower
Sukanya's Musings: Neem Flower Chutney
From Random Thoughts and Vegetarian Recipes: neemflower-rasam Paajaka Recipes: Neem flower riceFew Minute Wonders: Neem Flower ChutneyOrange Blossoms:
From Cooking From A to Z: Mango Yohgurt Icecream
Pumpkin Flowers
From Enjoy Indian Food: Pumpkin Flowers Subzi
Roses
Soul Food: Marzipan Roses
Soul Food: Rosy Ricotta RasmalaiAsan Khana: Gulabi SandeshCooking Station: Mix Veg and Fruit Juice with Rose Tea
Saffron
Ahaar: Badam Halwa
Squash Blossoms
Evovling Tastes: Squash blossom and Basil Pakoras
that really is an amazing round-up! and so many of them sound familiar - didnt realize how frequently we use flowers in our food! :) thanks.
thats a lovely round up...amazing recipes...thank you for the efforts
Very interesting and informative round-up, Rachna! Thanks a lot to you and the participants for these wonderful recipes.
Beautiful round up Rach! I loved your marzipan flowers, so pretty!
Thanks for the round-up. Interesting how we use flowers in out cooking! Lavender was very new to me even though I guzzle it in ready-made herbal teas!
Genius theme! VERY WELL DONE!!
smita
that has got to be my favourite jihva choice of ingredient. thanks for hosting.
lovely marzipan roses....
I have a surprise for in my blog...
http://myspicykitchen.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/award-time-again/
You had chosen an excellent theme, Rachna. I totally enjoyed going through the roundup. Thank you!
WoW! WoW and WoW!
~ a triple double-u :-))
what an amazing collection!
makes me want to go out in the garden and do something with the lavender and hibiscus!
This is going to be great for the fall!
:-)
Thank you Rachna, for doing this!
Arun
hi..I had sent an entry to you..did not find it here. Mix Veg and Fruit Juice with Rose Tea.. :(
Due to the recent move, I've missed participating in this lovely event. But looking at all the wonderful contributions makes me happy. Great job with the Flower Power Jihva, Rachna.
Rachna
I am unable to get into the mahanandi site, any ideas what Jihva for Sep 2008 is?
Could you please send me the link
or reply here?
Thanx a ton and of course this month has been very special for me, my 1st Jihva,
mallemaala
kaivalyam.blogspot.com
Rachna thats a great round-up...the theme was pretty unique...really enjoyed going thru all the entries...never knew you could make so many different things from flowers.
gr8 work..no wonder y we love flowers..
Happy Vinayaka Chaturthi dear:))Everything looks awesome and lovely .Superb roundup...
Oh I missed this event. so many new recipes to learn. its been so long since I visited:)
wow, the pics of those dishes made me so hungry right now :)
also check out Soul Food Macaroni and Cheese for nice soul food classic recipes.
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http://www.vito-wong-chinese-italian-food.com/