I like to add it to tea. You can just crush them and add to the tea leaves in your tea ball. I pick them in the fall, and put them in between paper plates on top of the refrigerator to dry.
Here’s some more how to info and recipes:
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/butler95.html
Thank you, greeneyes. I’m thinking of a rose hedge along a strange area in front of the parking lot. It’ll be pretty and provide the buds and hips. GREAT!