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, ...

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.

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 ...

When we bought our home in Fayette 16 years ago, my parents came to visit from Portland, Ore., known as the "City of Roses." They had never been to the Show-Me State, so Don and I made a special point ...

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 ...

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 ...

Inspired by the idea of Turkish delight, but with more subtle flavours, this is a simple and delicate dessert that highlights the floral flavour of the fruit. The silky jelly contains jewel-like ...

Foodies rejoice! A new little treasure trove of treats has opened next to Sapphire Restaurant. It’s called the Sapphire Pantry and it’s bursting with everything from fabulous international cheeses to ...

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, ...