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How to Use Squash Blossoms: Harvest, Store & Cook Safely

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How to use squash blossoms begins with understanding they are highly perishable, pollen-rich floral tissues—not decorative garnishes—with distinct male and female forms, each requiring different handling. Male blossoms (attached to thin, straight stems) are ideal for cooking; female blossoms (with…