Eat Your Rosebuds While Ye May

Alice in Wonderland, a character in Annabelle Troy’s whimsical novel Jane Eyre Gets Real, loves roses. To combat the #coronavirus blues she is planning on holding a celebration tea on June 8th, the day #NewYorkCity is scheduled to come out of #lockdown.

Not only will she serve everything on rose-patterned china, the menu too will be based on this classic flower. Keep in mind that roses in their natural state are edible–beware though of long-stemmed beauties from the florist’s, as they might have been treated with insecticides harmful to humans.

Alice’s Rosy Menu:

Rose Jelly on Crumpets–aka Rose Jam

https://www.gourmeturca.com/rose-jam

Organic Rose Hip Tea

https://www.buddhateas.com/rose-hips-tea.html

Persian Rose Water Ice Cream

https://nielsenmassey.com/recipes/persian-rose-water-ice-cream/

Rose Petal Salad

https://theconsciousdietitian.com/all-recipes/lunch-recipes/edible-flower-salad-with-rose-petals-chive-flowers/

They-Look-Just-Like Roses #Cupcakes

https://www.tastemade.com/videos/rose-cupcakes

If you have any rose-related recipe to suggest to Alice, she’d love to know!