The Rose Cookbook is my favorite cookbook of all time. I am passionate about roses and recently discovered how truly delicious they are as an exotic addition to some of our favorite foods. However there was nowhere to turn to learn how to use them appropriately in cooking. All that changed when I received my beautiful copy of The Rose Cookbook.
First of all when you first hold this book in your hand you are immediately struck by the beauty and brilliance of the deep red rose on the cover. Then you open this easy to use spiral bound book which opens flat conveniently and one truly finds a treasury of rose recipes from around the world which is exactly what it promises to provide the reader.
What a joy! After a fascinating introduction we learn all about the symbolism of the rose…something that I truly treasured learning about. The history of the rose is magnificently presented and includes mention of the lovely symbolism of the Nightingale and the Rose as well as how the rose is perceived and adored throughout history. I learned so much reading this beautifully written section and refer back to it often.
The recipes are so easy to follow and your mouth waters just reading them. You learn not only how to cook with roses but how to prepare jams and jellies, main dishes, desserts and beverages but also how to use rose water and rose oil in the preparation of face masks, facial scrubs, steam techniques, toners….how to make your own bath salts…this recipe is worth the price of the book alone as rose bath salts are very dear to purchase and why not make your own…The Rose Diva’s recipe is as easy as can be and also fun to do. I use my bath salts and light my rose candle and do exactly as she suggests sprinkle rose petals from my own rose garden in the steamy tub. If you’re looking for the best hair conditioner on the planet try the recipe for Rose and Banana! You may want to purchase two copies of this divine book one for your boudoir and one for the kitchen. And while you’re at it give it to everyone you know who loves to cook!
Now I have rose water in spray bottles by my bed and in every room of the house along with rose oil in my nebulizer! Rose syrup on Belgian waffles is delicious as well! Now it is time for me to enjoy some homemade Rose ice cream and truly smell the roses…The Rose Cookbook is a gift from heaven!
I give it 5 stars!!!!!!
Most sincerely,
Celeste Yarnall, PhD
Celeste is co-author of wonderful book-
The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care
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