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Rose petal shortbread

Posted on 2 April, 2010 | Comments Off

I got some beautiful crystallised rose and violet petals from Rococo on Marylebone High Street today. It is the most amazing treasure trove of a sweet shop and the smell of the chocolate was mouthwatering.

I will make rose cupcakes soon but fancied a change today so used the rose petals in shortbread.

I used a standard recipe but removed 25g of sugar and replaced it with 25g rose petals. I also added a few drops of rosewater to bring the mixture together. Using my heart shaped cookie cutter seemed appropriate too.

They are very yummy. I think they will be even better with rose tea. A treat for another day!

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raspberry and vanilla macaroons

Posted on 20 March, 2010 | Comments Off

a new fascination has begun. I was round at my friend Marina’s house today and we made use of her super duper kenwood mixer.

I’ve wanted to make these for ages but was too lazy to whisk the egg whites by hand.

The pink ones have rose water in the shells and buttercream with fresh raspberries as the filling. The creamy ones have vanilla seeds in the shell and are sandwiched with slightly salty caramel.

I now have a new technique to perfect! watch this space…

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Rose petal cupcakes

Posted on 7 March, 2010 | Comments Off

So the cupcake obsession shows no sign of easing at all.

I visited the Primose Bakery this afternoon. I’m fairly ashamed to say I’d not been before even though it is only 10 minutes walk from my house.

I had one of these beautiful little cakes and will be back again soon for more. Maybe tomorrow?

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