I wonder if there is a preferred variety of rose that is best used in culinary preparations, I have three rose bushes, only one is fragrant, the others are more ornamental and remind me more of wild roses or something. . . Also, a post about "candied" violets would be awesome, i have always wanted to try them, as I have a lot growing in my yard.
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Thank you Thomas! I've never heard about candied violets, I should probably research them. As far as using flowers in cooking goes, I've only tried roses and lavender, I got both off of Amazon, the descriptions just said they were edible, but I am not sure if they differ from regular ones. I know there are so called tea-roses, they smell delicious and make a tasty tea and jam, I have not seen them here, but it could be one that you have, the fragrant one!
I hear a lot about people making "simple syrups," from things like honeysuckle flowers. I have yet to taste it or try my hand at it. Maybe I can send you some exotic ingredients from the mountains. not sure how I could go about sending them through the mail, maybe dry ice or something?