There’s something truly magical — almost enchanting — in the way a mother loves her family. In reflecting on this almost mystical, maternal dynamic and taking inspiration from our Disney®-inspired, Enchanting Rose Cloche DIY, in addition to my own recent discovery of edible florals, I’m hoping you’ll “pick” a recipe from this “enchanting rose”-inspired menu to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day!
Because she is surely worth it!
The Power of a Mother’s Love
There’s no doubt, mamas are dynamic!
In one sense, they are like the nourishing fertilizer and water that help and nurture their little sprouts to grow strong. In another, even a rose’s thorns can serve a beautiful purpose — like a mother’s gentle, loving correction. James Russell Lowell wrote:
ONE THORN OF EXPERIENCE IS WORTH A WHOLE WILDERNESS OF WARNING.
Furthermore, a mama is both strong and delicate. Like a rose herself. She “survives the elements” and, against any odds, keeps on keeping on. Continually growing in each season of life, sharing her beauty and best with her family and the world. And, notwithstanding, delicate in that she feels every heartache and joy right along with her family. That’s why this quote on motherhood has become so widely popular,
“EVERY CHILD IS A PIECE OF A MOTHER’S HEART WALKING AROUND OUTSIDE HER BODY.”
– Jean Fleming
This expression of love is not exclusive to biological mothers alone, to be sure. Those who have the honor of loving a soul they did not bear know the depth of this same love in a different way. Just as this concept of “grafting” together [of the family of Christ] is related through scriptures in the Bible, so too, is the importance of LOVE!
Edible Flowers
If you’ve never tried cooking or baking with edible flowers, I highly recommend you get a little adventurous! You may just find your palate “blossoming” with new possibilities!😉
My first memory of experiencing edible flowers was almost a decade ago when I first tried Lemon Lavender Blueberry Pancakes. I was instantly intrigued! As a result, I will now try just about anything lavender I can get my hands mouth on! (In fact, a naturally sweetened, homemade lavender simple syrup is pretty much ALWAYS on hand in my fridge!)
But lavender has a pretty strong flavor profile compared to other edible florals. For this reason it should be said that the potent purple bud may not be the best place for the skeptic to start!
Finch + Folly has a great article sharing tips on growing, harvesting and floral-flavor profile: “What do Edible Flowers Taste Like?” .
More recently, I tried the edible flower garnish on a dish I ordered. My mind was BLOWN! The tropical-looking, peachy, nasturtium packed a powerful and peppery punch I most certainly was not expecting! On the other hand, did you know that begonias taste slightly sour and citrusy?! It’s truly fascinating to think how God does that with His creation, and what that says about the diversity of His creativity!
Certainly many mamas could attest that this natural principle also mirrors the differences in personalities, too, I am sure. For example, you might have a sassy little begonia or a sweet dandelion … one garden, yet every flower is beautifully and purposefully different!
Edible flowers certainly can enhance a dish with their unexpected flavors and undeniable beauty! I hope you enjoy these Enchanting Rose Menu ideas!
“Enchanting Rose” Menu Ideas For Mother’s Day
Quite interestingly, roses taste sweet and floral, similar to strawberries. One may note that darker varieties have a more prominent taste than their lighter counterparts, but almost all roses are edible when responsibly grown. Ready for our enchanting, rose menu?! We are, too!
1. Pistachio-Rose Heath® Bar-Inspired Bark
Starting from our Heath®bar-inspired recipe, from Bronner’s “Flavorful Favorites,” this Pistachio-Rose version is like a delicious hybrid! It truly has amazing taste and a toothsome texture.
As a disclaimer if you are like Lori and me, who are not fans of “white-chocolate” (can you even call it chocolate?!😂), this recipe gets a resounding two (green) thumbs up!
To add this pistachio-rose bark to your rose menu for Mother’s day, follow our easy Heath®bar-inspired recipe with these substitutions in mind:
- Consider using a 1:1 ratio of coconut sugar in place of white. Coconut sugar has a lower melting point, meaning it can burn faster if not carefully monitored, but it lends sweet, dark notes of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch that make it well worth trying! As a result, keep an eye on stovetop and baking time.
- When boiling the toffee mixture (in step 3), include the addition of 1 tablespoon of rosewater – or to your taste preference.
- In place of chocolate chips, use white baking chips. (I used LILY’S® white chocolate baking chips, in particular.)
- And lastly, our Heath®bar-inspired recipe calls for roughly chopped nuts. In the original post, we used almonds. Here, you’ll want to use pistachios instead and then add dried-rose petals once the coating is melted and spread.
2. Rose Scones
This one is throwing it WAAAAY back to our earlier posts when we first shared this recipe for Blueberry Scones from Bronner’s 1st Edition of Flavorful Favorites.
The series of travel posts, tagged #LibkaGirlsTakeEurope, follows fellow blog author and mama, Lori, and her two daughters on a whirlwind tour through Europe! (It’s one of my favorite series we’ve done on the blog!)
To make these rose scones, simply use our blueberry scone recipe with the following substitutions:
- Omit the blueberries, opting for fresh (or frozen and drained) raspberries instead. (You can coat the fruit in a starch of choice to help absorb some of the liquid.)
- Add in 1-2 tablespoons of rose water along with 1 teaspoon of edible, dried rose petals.
- For a richer, natural color, you can also add ½-1 teaspoon of beetroot powder.
While I simply dusted my first batch with powdered confectioners’ sugar, you can most certainly drizzle with melted, white chocolate baking chips and then sprinkle on more dried rose petals instead or opt to serve alongside a delicious rose mousse …
3. Rose Mousse
Traditionally, scones are served with a clotted cream, but rose mousse also makes a perfect pairing during afternoon tea!
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Both regular and dairy-free heavy whipping cream will work in this recipe.
What’s more, these elegantly, stylish Egyptian Museum Glass Fruit Bowls (1242927) make for a tea time that is fit for a queen — and Mom is royal-TEA after all!
Majestic Rose Mousse
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Heavy Whipping Cream Dairy-Free-Heavy Whipping Cream works also
- ⅔ cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Rose Water
- 3 tbsp Honey
- ¼ tsp Vanilla
- ⅛ tsp Cardamom
- 1 tsp Beet Powder optional
Instructions
Before You Begin
- Before you begin, make sure the heavy cream is chilled well. Additionally, you may wish to place your mixing bowl in the refrigerator (or freezer) up to 30 minutes before use.
Instructions
- Using an electric beater or stand mixer on high speed, whip 1½ cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Next, add in the ⅔ cup of powdered sugar, 1 tsp of beet powder if using (for color), and ⅛ tsp of cardamom, mixing thoroughly.
- Finally, gently fold in 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 3 tbsp of rose water and 3 tbsp of honey.
- Scoop the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- To serve, top with chopped pistachios and food grade, edible rose petals.
Notes
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Mother’s Day Gift “In A Stitch“
“Blooming” with detail, these white lace stitched bookmarks are sure to “grow” into a fast favorite in no time! Made in Germany, these stiffened lace bookmarks look so attractive peeking out from a current read. Bookworms or gardeners alike will love these versatile keepsakes because they can also be displayed on your tree at Christmas or in a window. It is sure to bring a “bouquet of beauty” no matter how Mom enjoys it!
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Moms work hard 24/7! Why not pamper her with a home spa treatment of her choosing with the fragrant aromatherapy of a homemade [rose] candle?!
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Disney®-inspired, Enchanting Rose Cloche DIY
Whether you are looking for new ways to decorate with dried flowers or simply love Disney’s® Beauty and the Beast™, this DIY home accent has charm ‘as old as time, true as it can be1.’
5 Ways To Say I Love You
You just never know if the moment you decide not to share your love or appreciation, for whatever reason, may be the moment your loved one needs it most. Life is too short to hoard love!
Bronner’s Flavorful Favorites
Both Bronner’s Flavorful Favorites recipe features in this post are from the 1st Edition Cookbook!
Sources
- “Angela Lansbury – Beauty And The Beast Lyrics” by genius.com