Americans don’t eat a lot of dessert soups, but a smooth fruit soup makes an elegant ending to a special meal. In Sweden, nyponsoppa is a traditional dessert. Here, we call it rose hip soup. Many rose hip soup recipes call for spices like star anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg, but my recipe highlights the sweet/tart flavor of rose hips and calls for no additional spices or flavors. Read more
Rose hip syrup is made from rose hips, which are the fruits of roses. (I know, I know, most people don’t think of roses as having fruits, but they do!) The syrup is lovely to look at, and full of vitamin C. Rose hips are a firm fruit, so it takes a little coaxing to get the juices out. The process is similar to that for soft fruits, but since the fruit isn’t super-juicy, there are a few extra steps. Read more
If you’re someone who likes a perfectly groomed garden, I’m going to save you some time: stop reading. But if you’re someone who likes to enjoy both the beauty and the flavors your garden has to offer, then you’ve come to the right place. Rose hips are not only attractive, but also tasty and nutritious. Read more
