Procedure:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add the honey and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the flour and blend thoroughly with a large wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, rose water and a pinch of basil-the herb of love. Line the bottom of a greased nine-by-five-by-three-inch loaf pan with the rose gera-nium leaves and then pour in the batter Bake the cake in a preheated 350 degree oven for one Mur and fifteen minutes. Remove from oven when dont- and let stand on a rack for twenty minutes before unmolding. Spread icing or sprinkle sugar on top of the Handfasting Cake just before serving.