Passionately Raw!

  Say it with flowers! Whether it is a gorgeous bouquet or a fragrant recipe, flowers speak in a very specific language.  I have been eating flowers since my childhood. I also grow edible flowers for my raw recipes. They attract bees and add beauty to my own personal space.  For this fragrant vinaigrette I used my own Renée van Wegberg rose. If you intend to try this recipe, only use edible roses. There are a few garden varieties that are edible. Just make sure the roses are not sprayed with chemicals. You can also use wild growing rosa damascena.     Ingredients:   2 Tbsp minced rose petals (1 edible rose) 1 tsp minced flat leaf parsley  2 small mint leaves, minced freshly pressed juice of 1/2 lemon 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar or raw apple cider vinegar  1 tsp raw honey or any other liquid sweetener 1/4 cup virgin olive oil Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper   Method:  In a small bowl whisk all ingredients into a smo...