Antique rose simple syrup

Antique rose simple syrup

Made from ancient (historical old roses) rose petals grown organically here on the property.

Can be used in many different ways…


*Sparkling waters flavored to taste (talking rain)
For non alcohol spritzers…
2 tbsp syrup in a 12-14 oz glass
ice
10 oz sparkling water
dash of fresh lemon or lime juice
stir, taste, adjust
add a fresh leaf of herb of choice-flower petals add a nice touch

 
Enjoy!

*Proseco and syrup to taste

*Herbal tea sweetener

*Sweetener for herbal tea popsicles

*Sorbet

*Ice cream

*Flavored ice cubes


For more information on how to make this syrup, please see my website instructional video:
http://villagegreenpn.com/2012/09/17/lemon-verbena-simple-syrup/

Research some old roses: What makes an old rose an old rose?


http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/I/bo3618985.html

http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/105962in.html

Slowing down, enjoying the view

Mason bee boxes

I love the smell of coffee in the morning and a piping hot Quiche coming out of the oven.
  Nothing makes me feel more in touch with life than slowing down and cooking something really delicious, eating from some of my handmade plates and drinking from hand crafted mugs.
 Today, I decided to use my Heirloom china from the aunt I was named after to take a step even further into an intimate part of myself  and my history. I invited some guests over to share that kind of day with me and wanted to make sure it was extra special and memorable, so, naturally I made a theme out of it, by incorporating freshly harvested honey to each item on the menu.

To get a feel of what it's like to live here, and spend time in my space, the table was set up out on the deck, overlooking the bees and my gardens and nursery. Watching them is a favorite past time, with a cup of tea, and a moment of quiet. The meditative work of a hive can calm me down in a very short time.

Being the kind of hostess I am, one who wants to go all out, giving guests a REALLY special treat... I started the meal with fresh wine grapes grown in my neighbors gardens, fresh cracked honey glazed walnuts, and warm honey butter scones with homemade strawberry jam. These are no ordinary scones. Buttery, slightly sweetened by the honey, flaky, drizzled with even more honey, they simply melt in your mouth.

     

 Having fresh eggs from our 11 laying hens means we are never short on eggs, and quiche is a favorite here. Today there were 2, the first was a rich caramelized onion and mushroom, the second a red pepper, onion and feta. Perfect crust, flaky and lightly browned.
  A salad of butter lettuce, mission figs, goat cheese and walnuts drizzled with honey, fresh from the hives was served as an accompaniment, light and flavorful.

    

Being here is like stepping back in time, slow food is the term given to food grown and prepared in this manner. There's a feeling of a simpler life, less hectic, perhaps like being on one of the islands. This does not feel like the city.

                        

Simple syrup made of lemon verbena and honey perfectly blended with sparkling water reminds me that summer has only just been here, not long ago.

                                             

 
       The day was filled with  friendly warm and comfortable conversation,. Exactly what I crave.

Village Green honey

Farm To Table dinner Aug 31st West Seattle

                                                                      Tickets HERE

Save the Date!
 August 31st 6pm-9pm  Farm to table dinner.

Village Green is having a very special night in the gardens.
Dine in the lush gardens of Village Green Perennial Nursery
A 2 acre urban oasis.
Wander through mature Fir trees, White Paper birch and mature perennial gardens.
A bird, butterfly and bee sanctuary. This Garden has been wildlife certified for 10yrs.
See 5 live beehives, organic vegetable gardens, chickens and ducks.
We are teaming up with the best local foodies in West Seattle, and the best Floral designer we know and love, Debra Prinzing.
The Swinery is cooking a whole hog!
Eat Local, Bakery Nouveau, Macrina Bakery, Beer Junction, PLUS great music from Rabbit Stew!

                                        
This one is Adults only. Think DATE night!

                                                             How can you go wrong?