Comments on: Candied Rose Petals – from our favorite Eden roses

By: Artemis

Artemis — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:01:41 +0000

To Ash: I’ve only ever done the egg-sugar coating, which you can use on any edible flower or leaf. I especially like nasturtiums~tricky to coat, but the spice they add to the sweetness is fabulous.
Think about dropping a few candied mint leaves on top of a mint julep! Or really anything……I love mint.

By: ash

ash — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:31:03 +0000

i dont have any roses in my garden, but do have an abundance of mint. do you think i could sub mint leaves for the rose petals?
thank you!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:04:58 +0000

Great recipe! Way better than the egg whites and granulated sugar recipes usually found. After completely ruining two batches caramel (cooked too long and got hard FAST), I finally got it and they are so tasty! I’m making several batches for Valentine’s!! <3

By: Katie Farmand

Katie Farmand — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:33:12 +0000

The last picture of the gallery is absolutely gorgeous. Love this interesting idea!

By: Aundrea

Aundrea — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:56:27 +0000

I have enjoyed my eden climber tremendously just as you have. I have the same trouble with my red climber. Last year I had roses from the eden through November…almost to December! The look fabulous in a little vase on a table for a tea party!

By: npm

npm — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:30:00 +0000

just gorgeous! i am rather obsessed with everything rose.

By: Bethany (Dirty Kitchen Secrets)

Bethany (Dirty Kitchen Secrets) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:36:13 +0000

wow! the photography is stunning! Never knew about eden roses before, they are beautiful. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

By: White on Rice Couple

White on Rice Couple — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:53:27 +0000

Christi – We’ve added the egg method on our to do list. The Edens are great. To grow them is to love them.

Jayme – Maybe go visit a good gardening store and snip a head. They’ll never know

nikkipolani – Thanks. The edens are one of the primary reasons we started using arches in the garden. Just stunning that way. Maybe give the egg coating method a try for the petals.

krysta – “holy effing sh#t” indeed. It reminds me of one scene from the old sci-fi movie “Dune” where he has to put his hand in the box to prove himself. Knarly mad pain.

Hartley – That sounds mighty tasty.

Lynn – Very cool. What are her favorites?

Simone – Ours definitely don’t grow that fast. They’ve mostly been confined to pots, although one is in it’s first year in a new planter, but the longest canes we have right now are about 3m. They all have done well in the pots if you need to restrict them.

Chez US – Thanks. As far as we know all roses are edible. I would imagine that the flavors might vary, just as each scent varies. But remember, we are just guessing on the edible angle. If you eat one and kick the bucket, don’t blame us!

Thanks for visiting everyone. If anyone has any other types of rose varieties they are in love with, or great recipes using roses, we’d love to hear about it. Happy gardening and eating. Todd – WORC

By: Chez US

Chez US — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:16:48 +0000

Great job & what a task to take on. I loved candied rose petals and usually go to this little shop when we are in Paris to buy them. They make candied violets that are lovely as well. Maybe I will have to give this a try. Are all roses edible???

By: Simone (junglefrog)

Simone (junglefrog) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:13:23 +0000

That is one gorgeous looking rose. Just yesterday we removed our rose “Bobby James” from our garden which was – to be honest – a mistake from the beginning as it is waaaay to fast growing for our small garden and grows about 6 meters a year…! Would the Eden be growing as fast as that or would it be more manageable? I really love the colors and am desperate for a new rose here…