ROSE PETAL JAM – courtesy Valentina Harris 8 oz edible (non-sprayed) pink or red rose petals 2 cups sugar juice of 2 lemons Discard the bitter bottoms front the rose petals, snipping them off neatly with scissors. Gently rinse the petals under cold running water, then drain. Put them in a large, shallow bowl and sprinkle enough sugar over to coat each petal. Cover and leave to stand overnight. The following day, put the remaining … [Read more...]
Can’t Wait Forever – Lavender and Peach Scones
Lavender and Peach Scones - um, sub-lime! Today is May Day. I remember when I was a child, participating in the May Pole celebration at St. Virgil's Church in Morris Plains. We got to wear rings of flowers in our hair, and circle the pole with ribbons. Today, at least in this country, this ceremony is largely forgotten. In Europe, in many venues, today is a celebration of Worker's rights. That's all good and I definitely support worker's … [Read more...]