# Literal Floral Pastries The Kitchen Vignettes Lilac Scones are Infused with Botanical Extracts By Jordy E | Published 2012-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-vignettes-lilac-scones References: [kitchenvignettes.blogspot](http://kitchenvignettes.blogspot.ca/2012/05/lilac-scones-with-rhubarb-curd.html) The Kitchen Vignette food blog's lilac scone recipe provides a detailed albeit easy to replicate account of a savory summertime pastry. And while many have produced the classic scone mixture of [butter, sugar and white flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-fudges-viennese-swirls), few have opted for this botanical take on cooking. These delectable lilac scones were inspired by the Remedial Eating website that boasted the simplicity of the classic scone: "Plain, simple scones...These scones have no whole grains, no ground oats, no spelt." Kitchen Vignette countered this authentic method of dessert creation with a botanical twist, adding in a full cup of [lilac blossoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilac-city). In addition to being an [edible flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lavender), they are also aromatic, merging taste with a scented approach to cuisine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical Infused Foods:** Opportunity for businesses to explore incorporating botanical extracts into various food products for unique flavors and scents. - **Edible Flowers:** Potential for creating a market for edible flowers in culinary creations, expanding the range of ingredients and flavors available. - **Alternative Baking Ingredients:** Emerging trend of using non-traditional ingredients like lilac blossoms in baking, offering new possibilities for flavor experimentation. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can explore new opportunities in creating botanical-infused products and incorporating edible flowers into their offerings. - **Floral and Plant-based Products:** Potential for businesses specializing in floral and plant-based products to expand their market by supplying edible flowers and botanical extracts to the food industry. - **Culinary Education and Recipe Development:** Opportunity for culinary schools and recipe developers to create courses and resources focused on alternative baking ingredients like edible flowers and botanical extracts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [Botanical Salt Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-salt.md) - [Modern Artisanal Scone Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-scones.md) - [Farm-Grown Culinary Lavender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmgrown-culinary-lavender.md) - [Floral-Forward Cookie Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralforward-cookie.md) - [Flower-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers-series.md) - [Floral Meringue Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewater-meringue-cookies.md) - [Edible Flower Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-crackers.md) - [Luxurious Lilac-Colored Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-lane-1751-violet-gin.md)