There is really nothing more delicious than a well made, creamy Rose Petal Ice Cream.  It is the number one big favorite here . Image by Carly & Art via Flickr Ingredients 1/2 pint  milk (organic if possible) yolks of 6 free range eggs 1/2 pint cream 3 1/2 tablespoons caster or superfine sugar 1 cup rose petals (wash them thoroughly and remove the white ends - as these are very bitter) 4 tablespoons of  a good Rosé Wine Method Beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a bow Plac...

This is another  absolutely to die for favorites.  Aah, no! -  this is not  an Original, but it is a highly recommended favorite  originally from 'The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook by Louise Tate King and Jean Stewart Wexler. But,  as usual,  we have added our own personal touch by adding plain, no fat yogurt (instead of sour cream) with the obligatory pinch of nutmeg - and topped off with a deliciously fresh sprig of  mint.  Serves 4 Image by ratexla via Flickr Rose Hip Soup Ing...

This is a recipe that we make time and time again, we are  always on the lookout for pretty bottles (preferably spritz bottles) to store our Rose Water in. Tip: A little trick that we came up with was to add just the tiniest, weeniest drop of 'red cochineal' to the rose water to give it a lovely soft pink color.  You could though be adventurous and use an assortment of different colors to add interest. Ingredients -Clean Glass Jar -Distilled Water -Witch Hazel (available from most chemists/ ph...

We are of course always looking for, and trying out,  new things to do with roses.  More common uses are for example, Rose Hip Syrup, Dried Roses, Rose Vinegar, Rose Honey etc. This yummy little number found its way into our in-box last week so we gave it a try and .....mmmm hmmmmm!! just delicious.  There was no name to claim its origin, but we do extend our congratulations to whomever it was who discovered and/or created it. Image by QuintanaRoo via Flickr Rosewater and Watermelon ...

Oh my, oh my, oh my!! ... here is a little gem we discovered and very excitedly brought home over the weekend, together with a shopping bag full of the necessary ingredients. Image via Wikipedia By doubling the ingredients you can make enough for around 10 people , my..what a perfectly lovely refreshing cocktail. This recipe has earned pride of place in our Pantry Recipe Book of Favorites. Mmmm, note for pantry... A thank you note to Giada De Laurentiis!! Yes! Hibiscus Tea with Vodka and...