Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Rosehips

Last weekend I went for a walk along to Totteridge Village, I followed the gravel path along to as small area of parkland...
Past some lovely little cottages...
And into the nature reserve...
Ah ha! This is what I have been looking for - rosehips!
I need quite a few, and I manage to fill half a carrier bag full of these autumnal goodies, though not without a few scratches first - ouch, I forgot about the thorns!

Once washed they are ready to make...Rosehip Syrup!



Posted by Charlotte at 19:13

7 comments:

  1. Su6 September 2011 at 21:16

    Ooh lovely. I've never made that, but maybe I should give it a try.

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  2. Anna at the Doll House7 September 2011 at 07:13

    I believe you can make itching powder from the seeds but I haven't done that, or, made syrup.
    I'm sure it will keep you healthy through the winter.

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  3. The Cloth Shed7 September 2011 at 08:57

    I used to have rosehip syrup as a child and had forgotten all about it till now...thanks for the memory jolt.
    Julie x

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  4. crafty cat corner7 September 2011 at 10:26

    That looks just gorgeous, I have never made this but your picture gives me the urge to go pick.
    Briony
    x

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  5. Anonymous7 September 2011 at 11:17

    First time reading your blog. Rosehip syrup, so good for you. Lovely to read about Totteridge, I grew up not too far from there.

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  6. Rosie7 September 2011 at 13:10

    I remember having rose hip syrup from the clinic when I was a child - I used to love the taste:)

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  7. BusyLizzie8 September 2011 at 19:36

    Hi Charlotte, Thank you for your comment. Wasn't it just dreadful at Ardingly. Those gusts of wind were downright frightening. Maybe see you at the next one? Lizzie x

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