Roses
Rose, like most edible petals, can be used fresh in all kinds of salads. Dried, you’ll find it’s a common seasoning in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Dive into the bold taste of one the most romantic flowers with delicious recipes from the Persian Fusion or The Bottom of the Pot.
Rose water is a fragrant and truly refreshing way to indulge in a little rosy flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make at home with a pot with a lid, a heat safe bowl, water and rose petals. Add it to cocktails, iced tea, lemonade, and your beauty routine as a facial treatment or to scent your bath water.
Although you can eat roses, not every one is going to deliver robust rose flavor. Look for Rosa rugosa, also known as beach roses, or choose other varieties that offer a full, floral scent to get the best tasting petals.