For some reason, this year especially, my sweet tooth has been in full force around Valentine’s Day – if you couldn’t tell from my Sea Salt + Maple Bacon Chocolate Hearts or the delectable Deep Fried S’mores I devoured after Jaime made them. This got me thinking, what if you could do something extra special with roses for Valentine’s Day, like eat them.
Well, in fact you can and they are delicious. You could eat them alone, but they are kind of a rose explosion in your mouth so making them a garnish for desserts like ice cream or cake is even better. Toss a few in your glass of bubbling champagne!
Grab your bouquet and let’s get to work.
Learn how to make Candied Rose Petals after the jump…
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I can remember spending entire childhood days building forts and then hiding out in there playing, daydreaming, and masterminding ways to keep my siblings OUT, but they were persistent and I usually let them join me in my little hovel built of blankets and computer tape. Does anyone else remember computer tape? That makes me feel old, but guess what makes me feel like a kid again? Building a fort with the entire family on a lazy Sunday. If it’s been a while, we highly recommend blocking out a few hours with the littles and creating a cozy cave in which to spend the day. This was the perfect reminder for us, and the kids, that even though we are all getting older every day, it’s possible (and a blast) to Never Grow Up in our hearts.
In other news, Jaime and I, but especially Jaime, have embraced the new 
