SPICY AND sweet, musky with undertones of clove, the scent of wild Nootka roses is at once innocent, exotic, familiar and mysterious. And more than fresh green peas or the first berries of the season, ...

Another way to make gulkand is by using jaggery as a natural sweetener. Take fresh rose petals and layer them with jaggery ...

1. Place the rose petals and water in a saucepan. Heat over high heat until the water begins to boil, pushing down the roses until totally submerged. Turn off the heat, cover and allow to steep until ...

1 pound rhubarb, about 3 stalks, in 1/4-inch slices Scant 2 cups sugar 12 unsprayed rose petals 2 teaspoons rose water 1. Do not wash berries, but pick through and remove any funky berries or stems.

Longing for the “good old days?” If you happen to listen to country music these days, you’ve likely heard a song by Miranda Lambert with the lyrics “Whatever happened to… Doing it all by hand?…It’s ...

Pull petals from roses and cut away any tough parts at the base of the petals. Place them in a strainer and rinse well under cold running water. Drain well. In a large saucepan, put petals, lemon ...

Summer can sometimes be unkind to your skin. The intense heat, rising pollution and erratic schedules often leave our skin complexion dull, inflamed and fatigued. While we often turn to serums and ...

Place 1/4 cup dried rose petals (can be purchased from some delicatessens) in a muslin bag, then combine 900 grams trimmed rhubarb, 700 grams sugar, 375 grams delicious apples that have been peeled, ...