Rose recipes

Rose is rich in vitamin C, full of sweet delicate flavor and symbolism and is very popular ingredient on frolic and fare. Rose Chocolate Chip Cookies, Rose brownies, candied rose petals and rose ice cream are some reader favorites.

There are many different reasons to love the rose, from its use in perfume and recipes all the way back down through romantic poetry. The flower has been valued for centuries and it's not surprising then that we continue today with our adoration for these beautiful blooms!

• According to Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry roses exhibit very strong radical scavenging effect and antioxidant power
• Its petals are nutritionally dense, containing an abundance of vitamin A, B, C, E
• In Ayurvedic medicine, roses are believed to to balance the heart chakra
• Roses are calming to the central nervous system according to thel Journal of Experimental Biology

SYMBOLISM IN ROSES:

Roses are a symbol of love and authenticity. I always add some in my environment because everything on earth has an energy frequency, which can be changed by what we do or feel within ourselves.