# Flower-Pressed Shortbread Cookies Loria Stern's Begonia Pressed Tahini Cookies are Locally Sourced By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loria-stern-2 References: [loriastern](https://loriastern.com/collections/all/products/begonia-pressed-tahini-cookies-1-dozen) [Loria Stern's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-salt) Begonia Pressed Tahini Cookies are tasty, sustainable and locally sourced from the LA-based baker's garden in California. Made with Loria's signature shortbread cookie dough, the treats are "infused with black sesame seed tahini and pressed with tangy begonia flowers." The baker is best-known for experimenting with [pressed flowers and herbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-the-garden-collection), resulting in [shortbread cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-shortbread) with a unique flavor profile and a striking aesthetic quality. These Begonia Pressed Tahini Cookies are sold in a box of 12 and feature a 3 week shelf time. Each batch combines organic flour, butter, eggs, cane sugar, salt and vanilla ingredients with black sesame seeds, black tahini. activated charcoal powder and edible begonias. Aesthetically, the cookies also feature a unique green and pink appearance, making them a hit at any event or as a gift for those with a sweet tooth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flower-pressed Treats:** Pressing flowers and plants into baked goods to create unique flavor profiles and aesthetically-pleasing treats. - **Sustainable Local Sourcing:** Using locally-sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients in baked goods to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Activated Charcoal Ingredient:** Incorporating activated charcoal powder into baked goods for its health benefits and striking black color. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with pressed flowers and sustainable sourcing to create new and unique baked goods that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Gifts and Specialty Food:** Companies specializing in food gifts and specialty items can incorporate flower-pressed cookies to create visually appealing and unique gifts that attract consumers. - **Health Food:** Health food stores and companies can leverage the use of activated charcoal in baked goods to create a unique and healthy product that resonates with health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Botanical Salt Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-salt.md) - [Floral-Forward Cookie Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralforward-cookie.md) - [Rose-Infused Shortbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hailed-coffee.md) - [Floral Meringue Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewater-meringue-cookies.md) - [Edible Flower Sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers.md) - [Fusion Cuisine Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tahini-cookies.md) - [Free-From Shortbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-polvoron.md) - [Edible Flower Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-crackers.md) - [Artisan Tea-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earl-grey-white-chocolate.md)