Squash blossoms (often fried) are commonly part of southwestern cuisine. I never could discern any taste. Carl S. Pike Harry W. and Mary B. Huffnagle Professor of Botany Department of Biology Phone (717) 291-3958 Franklin and Marshall College email C_PIKE at ACAD.FANDM.EDU P.O. Box 3003 fax (717) 399-4548 Lancaster, PA 17604-3003 USA