While I was sudying art restoration, for several weeks I got the opportunity to work in the Armenian monastery of the island of San Lazzaro in Venice. One of my favourite parts of the day was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pull petals from roses and cut away any tough parts at the base of the petals. Place them in a strainer and rinse well under cold running water. Drain well. In a large saucepan, put petals, lemon ...

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 ...

In ancient times, this famous jam was called gol ghand, which simply means flower and sugar. The heady concoction of petals will transport you straight to the famous Persian gardens where the air is ...