Monday, September 12, 2011

Rose Petals, Recipe of love !!!

This should get fun and interesting.  I have been in the mindset of not dating since the demise of my last relationship, well that was until recently.
Now this is where it gets fun & interesting,  food is a wonderful way for me to express myself and how I feel about someone.  Preparing from my heart with all the passion of how I feel towards that certain someone, it is challenging as well.  One never knows what the likes and dislikes at first so here are a few rules I go by when I prepare that first special meal for that someone special:

1) No Oysters or Clams
2) No Indian Cuisine
3) No Sushi or Sashimi
4) Nothing from there native country, in this case way south of the boarder, Central America.
5) Nothing that is too far over the edge that will take time away from personal interaction & getting to know one another.
6) Keep it simple, and uncomplicated yet presented well and with care.
7) Do not make her plate up but rather serve family style.

Oddly, I feel like a teenager once again, which is a GRAND thing.  This past year has been one of the most difficult for me yet one of the most fulfilling and meaningful,  now I am ready to share all the goodness which I really thought I would never do again,  think I'll go a bit slower this time around as well.
OK, onto the menu,  as I said keep the cuisine simple and uncomplicated. If I do wish to toss in some flare a good way of doing this is with a would be final course or garnish.  Glazed Rose petals are my pick, elegant yet easy to prepare.

12 ea  Rose Petals ( Red and Rose in color hold up the best)
1 ea egg white
4 teaspoons super fine sugar ( not powdered)

Gently rinse rose petals under stream of cold water and place on paper towel to dry. In a bowl beat the egg white until foamy, using a pastry brush carefully coat each petal with the egg white mixture, place each petal on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper making sure the petals do not touch. Sprinkle each petal with fine sugar and place in a 85 degree preheated oven for 4 hours or until the sugar has become hard and crystallized.  It is wise to occasionally open the oven door to allow for the lowest possible core temp of your oven. Use as garnish or serve with a premium champagne.
Have a GREAT DAY !! Leave the door of possibility open, you just might find yourself surprised !!

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