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.
-
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.
-
I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
-
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.
-
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.

―――――

~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 !

-----------

Here's how your make:

-----------

∗ 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 !
↓

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 

Part 1 ~ For the Love of Roses ~

 Part 1

~ For the Love of Roses ~

Who else shares that joy of going for an evening stroll in the garden and breathing in the cooler evening air that seems to sooth us after a day full of activities and impressions?

A moment to reflect and meditate on the beauty that surrounds you.

A moment to forget your worries. 

A moment to inhale flowery sweetness...

One of the most beautiful blooms that stir our hearts and captures our eye time and time again are...

Roses

These sweet cupped hearts and soft pastel colored petals seems to fold their petals around our soul and spreads a radiance of joy that make our hearts sing with happiness! 

The thrill of seeing a rosebud transform into a blooming rose is a miracle in itself ! 

 The beautiful Old English Rose, Louis Odier has a warm pink that is softly shaded with lilac.

 It carries a rich perfume !  

Look how this rose bathes itself in the evening light !

Roses are beautiful to tend and they

 look pretty in a vase ~ but we also use them in our kitchen...

It's a joy to use these delicate petals 

and turn them into something delectable and even medicinal...

 ~Rose infused oil~ 

 

 This rose oil can be used in all sorts of medicinal concoctions after it has steeped for about two weeks.

 That results in a soothing oil that can be added to your bodylotion,
moisturizer, as a base for making your own lipbalm that nourishes and soothes chapped lips ,...

~ How to harvest roses ~

Gather the petals when the rose is fully expanded.

 Use organic roses that are untreated, 

unsprayed and good smelling !

Gather them in the late morning when the dew has dried.

Hold the petals together with the tips of your fingers and twist.

We fill a jar and pack it full with the petals ...

 Add your favorite oil , such as Almond, Jojoba or Sunflower. 

Incorporate it well.

 Let steep for about two to three weeks ,out of direct sunlight.

Sieve the oil and discard the petals.

You just made your own:

 ~Rose infused oil~

Let's take a stroll in our garden and look at some of our favorites!

 One of the most heavy scented roses is in our opinion is this elegant beauty ! 

Her name is ''Schneekoppe''

Miss Eden ... 

 Did you know that it is beneficial for your rose bushes to have lavender nearby?

 It keeps the lice away that like to invade and harm them!

  Variegata di Bologna is an exellent Old Bourbon Rose

to adorn your garden !

 Sometimes when the wind blows softly in the right direction

 it carries a note of these precious blooms !

     We hope you enjoyed looking through our garden! 

We hope to welcome you again soon 

for part 2 of the 

''For the Love for Roses'' 

Serie !

Until then,

Much love and blessings, 

 The Three Little Women