Rose Water

Decorating By mimimil Updated 16 Jan 2007 , 4:12pm by mimimil

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mimimil Posted 10 Jan 2007 , 4:12pm
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Hi everyone,

Does anyone know how to make rose water?? Or does anyone know where I can purchase rose water?? I will greatly appreciate any comments.

Thanks,
Mims

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RisqueBusiness Posted 10 Jan 2007 , 6:53pm
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I got bounced out before I could add, the Middle Eastern stores or any ethnic shop like that.

I use rosewater interchangeble with vanilla. or use it to make my gum glue

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myrrhmaid Posted 10 Jan 2007 , 7:03pm
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Mims, I get rosewater from the health food store. I've only used it as an inedible.. I do get some rose syrup from the india market. Are you wanting to flavor an icing? Rose essential oil is expensive but you could buy some of that & make your own too. Sounds heaveny! Hope you are able to find some!

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DianeLM Posted 10 Jan 2007 , 7:19pm
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I get rosewater in the liquor section of Central Market, which is an upscale supermarket in Texas. You might try a specialty grocery or a market in an upscale neighborhood.

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katy625 Posted 11 Jan 2007 , 1:36am
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When I bought Rose Water I got it at a health store.

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mimimil Posted 13 Jan 2007 , 12:20am
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Thanks ladies! There used to me an indian market near my house and its no longer there. icon_sad.gif I will have to look at health foods sotres see if they carry it. I will be on a mission this weekend lol.


Thanks again,
Mims

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nglez09 Posted 13 Jan 2007 , 12:27am
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What exactly is rosewater used for?

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katy625 Posted 13 Jan 2007 , 5:39am
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What exactly is rosewater used for?




It can be used for a variety of things. I have an Indian food cookbook and it is used in a dessert. BUT then I have a recipe (and I made it) for a face spritz using rose water.

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JaneK Posted 13 Jan 2007 , 5:50am
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Also, if you can't find it in stores, go to an Indian restaurant and ask them..they will know for absolute sure!!

I believe it might be an element in Turkish delight (yummy)

I use it in Kheer (rice pudding) (probably not traditional but definitely delish)..it is very perfumey...usually people are strongly opinionated about it..either love or hate

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playingwithsugar Posted 13 Jan 2007 , 5:54am
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I have a very good friend from Syria who was once making rosewater at a time when I visited her. It is a very time-consuming process, and where I live, very expensive, as she only uses organic rose petals. I have many Arabic-American grocers in my vicinity. I can get a 12 ounce bottle for about $5, so it is not worth the work for me, since I do not use it that often.

There are webpages available online with instructions on how to make it.

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mimimil Posted 15 Jan 2007 , 8:30pm
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I had no luck finding this at the health food store... I was SO looking forward to making a cake using the rose water... how sad is that?? I did look up how to make my own and yes it is very time comsuming... sadness I tell icon_sad.gif

Mims

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Lejla Posted 15 Jan 2007 , 8:40pm
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You can get it in any international food markets.You couls google it,and see if there is any markets in your area.Almost all of them have it. I usually use it in "Baklava"(greek nut pastry).Good luck too you.

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playingwithsugar Posted 15 Jan 2007 , 8:46pm
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Sorry to hear that you cannot find it at your local sources. Do you have any Arab-American grocers near you? They would definitely have it.

Otherwise, I can only offer you the website to a store I shop at when I am in NYC. They import spices, seasonings, teas, and some food products from all over the world, but their specialty is Middle-Eastern. I deal with them frequently, and find them to be very reliable, offering only high-quality products.

www.kalustyans.com

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mimimil Posted 15 Jan 2007 , 9:46pm
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Thanks a bunch Theresa! You're a great help!! I will check out the website... now I'm all excited again!!

Thanks!
Mims

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playingwithsugar Posted 15 Jan 2007 , 10:01pm
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You're welcome, Mims. Just remember to pay your mortgage and all your bills before you go on there, so you don't spend the bill money. It sure is tempting, though!

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chaniliz Posted 16 Jan 2007 , 2:44pm
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You can go to a hispanic store and get some. I bought one on Sunday and the bottle reads food purposes. I use it for a practice homemade fondant.
Lizzie

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mimimil Posted 16 Jan 2007 , 4:12pm
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Really?? What's the name of the brand you purchased?? Hmm I have lots of those around my area.

Mims

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