Part 2 ~ For the Love of Roses~

Part 2 

~For the Love of Roses~

THE ROSE
It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design,
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.
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The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I,
The flower God opens so sweetly,
In my hands would fade and die.
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I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
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So I'll trust Him for His leading
Each moment of every day
And I'll look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.
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For the pathway that lies before me
My heavenly Father knows
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments
Just as He unfolds the rose.

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~The Rediscovery of Roses~

in the Kitchen

Each year we eagerly anticipate the budding rosebuds...

That means that the Rose~Syrup Season 

is around the corner !  

Let's bottle up the essence of Spring !

The use of this lovely homemade rose~syrup is very diverse... 

 

Pouring a trickle of rose~syrup over 

Vanilla Ice~Cream is a delightful way to enjoy Spring sweetness to satisfy your sweet tooth ! ;-)

Or make Rose~Popsicles to share with friends and family on a sunny day ! Add an amount of Rose~Syrup to yogurt, stir and freeze.

A favorite combination is strawberries with Rose~Syrup... 

Simple and sublime...

This is so easy to make but such a treat:

Rose Whipped Cream

Simply whip up some cream with a bit of powdered sugar and add a few spoons 

of rose-syrup and mix.

Sweet on pancakes, waffles or to decorate little cakes! 

Use your imagination !

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Here's how your make:

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∗ Rose~Syrup∗

 Fresh from the Garden

 

 Start by gathering about 5 cups of fresh Rose Petals . 

See last post for how to harvest roses.

Pull the petals from the rose heads and transfer into a pot on the stove.

  Add 2 cups of fresh water.

Let it simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes.

Strain the roses through a fine sieve.

 Add 2 1/2 cups of sugar while stirring.

 

Stir in 3 Tbsp of lemon juice

(or juice of 1 lemon)

And see the magic happen ! ;-)
Simmer on low for 15 - 20 minutes.

Pour the syrup into little sterilized jars and seal.

Our little furry friend Pennie 

was curious what we were up to ! ;-)

Look at that little cutie pie face ! ;-) 

There you have it ! 
  
Homemade Rose-Syrup, 
Fresh from the Garden! 

 

 

We have a free printable tag
 especially made for you !
Enjoy!
Click to save !
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What about surprising your family with a cold glass of  Rose - Lemonade ? 
Fill a pitcher with 
1 part rose syrup to 4 parts cold water and serve.
You can use sparkling water to make it extra special and maybe let a rose petal float on top of each drink & add a wedge of lime or lemon. 
Or maybe a teaspoon of syrup in 
your steaming cup of tea ? 
A special treat ! 

 We hope you enjoyed this Rose Serie 
and hope you can store up some bottles and pleasant memories this Spring ! 


Love & Blessings,
The Three Litlle Women