I found this archived article written by me quite some time ago for Aromatic Sage Magazine. Happy Valentine’s Day! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Kitchen with Chris ZieglerCooking with Romantic Roses, A Valentine Treat Welcome to AFS and the monthly column dedicated to the enjoyment of oils and aromatherapy in the kitchen. Being that Valentine’s Day is […]
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I was recently enjoying time with a colleague of mine who is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner as well as dabbler in general herbs, aromatherapy, and cooking. Eventually the topic of rose and rose hydrosol came up between us and it became a fabulous exchange of ideas, recipes and experiences. * Add about 1-2
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I was recently enjoying time with a colleague of mine who is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner as well as dabbler in general herbs, aromatherapy, and cooking. Eventually the topic of rose and rose hydrosol came up between us and it became a fabulous exchange of ideas, recipes and experiences. * Add about 1-2
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‘Tis the season, which means that I’m getting ready to make calaveras in several mediums. This year I am going to try my hand at making the actual sugar skull candies. There are two wonderful articles on the web that I’d like to give instructional and inspirational kudos to. First is The Mexican Sugar Skull
‘Tis the season, which means that I’m getting ready to make calaveras in several mediums. This year I am going to try my hand at making the actual sugar skull candies. There are two wonderful articles on the web that I’d like to give instructional and inspirational kudos to. First is The Mexican Sugar Skull
Saffron White Rose & Pistachio Ice Cream Ingredients 2 C Whole Milk2 1/2 C Heavy Cream8 Egg Yolks2 C Sugar1 1/2 C Unsalted Pistachio Nuts, chopped3-4 Tbsp Alba Rose Hydrosol2 split and scraped Vanilla Beans1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads, freshly ground1 Pinch Salt Directions 1. In a medium thick-bottomed saucepan, on low heat, while stirring, heat
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Saffron White Rose & Pistachio Ice Cream Ingredients 2 C Whole Milk2 1/2 C Heavy Cream8 Egg Yolks2 C Sugar1 1/2 C Unsalted Pistachio Nuts, chopped3-4 Tbsp Alba Rose Hydrosol2 split and scraped Vanilla Beans1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads, freshly ground1 Pinch Salt Directions 1. In a medium thick-bottomed saucepan, on low heat, while stirring, heat
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Snow Rose Cookie Icing: 2 C. powdered sugar1 Tbsp. milk3 Tbsp. alba white rose hydrosol Stirring slowly blend the liquid ingredients into the sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Adjust by adding more liquid to make a thinner icing for piping and reduce amount of liquid to make a thicker icing for spreading. I
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Snow Rose Cookie Icing: 2 C. powdered sugar1 Tbsp. milk3 Tbsp. alba white rose hydrosol Stirring slowly blend the liquid ingredients into the sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Adjust by adding more liquid to make a thinner icing for piping and reduce amount of liquid to make a thicker icing for spreading. I
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Rosa damascena var. Alba is a descendant of the ancient apothecary rose, Rosa gallica. Used for centuries for skin care, it is lovely just sprayed on the face and body after a shower, or sniffed to be enjoyed anytime to refresh and lighten your spirit. It blends beautifuly into lotions and creams during the “water
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