Roses have been eaten since ancient times. At some Roman feasts, rose petals were sprinkled on the food, the table, and all over the banquet hall. Rose petals--fresh, dried, and crystallized--as well as rose water and rose syrup, are still widely used in Middle Eastern cuisines. The pastry-and-nut dessert baklava, for example, is often served with a drizzle of rose syrup.
Inside are just a few recipes, but there are lots more. Be sure when eating roses that they are pesticide free.
