Fresh tomato slices and oysters are already quite damp, so they can be dipped directly into the powder coating and the mix will coat them nicely. But, since the courgettes are dry, I whisked up 4 whole eggs until they were smooth and consistent, and then dipped each of the blossoms in the eggs,
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Fleurs de Courgettes, a menu item at Paloma Beach, in St. Jean Cap Ferrat |

How beautifully delicious, Emily! Like late summer sunshine on a plate. I love their delicate flavor. David Tanis has a lovely recipe for a squash salad of yellow squash "ribbons" and blossoms in his book, "A Platter of Figs" – it's a favorite! Enjoy the first days of fall in France. Wish I was there! XO