The parking lot of my local Shaw’s is swimming in rose hip bushes. All summer, I watched as their papery pink blossoms hardened into tiny fruits that ripened to deep, satisfying red. Each orb packs a ...

Rose hips are small and scattered, they take time to gather, and they may be on thorny bushes. But their pure, wild flavor are appreciated especially in winter. Rose hips are the fruits of the rose; ...

My first priority as a forager is to enjoy the fresh air. Second is a good meal. Third—and not a distant third, mind you—is the inherent health benefits of wild foods. Nature will take care of us if ...

The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade. And that’s ...

This recipe makes about 1 3/4 cups rose hip syrup, more than is needed for the doughnuts. The extra syrup will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks. In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, ...

Most of us choose roses for their color, their scintillating scents or their fabulous forms. But have you sorted your roses by the subtle differences of their hips? Just as the scents and colors of ...