tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post2156378787670136985..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Venus Rosewater Revival ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8503529319312625982017-07-29T08:04:35.504+01:002017-07-29T08:04:35.504+01:00Hi Elizabeth - that's good this has brought ba...Hi Elizabeth - that's good this has brought back memories of your grandmother with her rosewater fragrance ... it's so fascinating to find out what we can eat ... but also embrace some flavourings from the Middle Ages, or even back to Roman times ... I'm happy you found it interesting. <br /><br />Have a good weekend - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79373903038062110082017-07-28T20:14:56.985+01:002017-07-28T20:14:56.985+01:00I remember the rosewater aroma (my grandmother com...I remember the rosewater aroma (my grandmother comes to mind when I think of it...sweet and delicate), but I don't believe I've ever eaten anything flavored with it. So interesting! Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52806092660728278932017-07-27T18:55:33.080+01:002017-07-27T18:55:33.080+01:00Hi Lynn - rosewater is certainly a favourite in cr...Hi Lynn - rosewater is certainly a favourite in creams and lotions - so glad you love the bottle - Crabtree and Evelyn are a great brand ... thanks for visiting - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40713065167375998202017-07-27T17:47:24.383+01:002017-07-27T17:47:24.383+01:00I have something like rosewater in a Crabtree &...I have something like rosewater in a Crabtree & Evelyn concoction (I love the bottle.) It's fascinating to learn more about it.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7121374072942437642017-07-25T09:30:57.356+01:002017-07-25T09:30:57.356+01:00@ Marja – I’d imagine the Botanical Gardens will h...@ Marja – I’d imagine the Botanical Gardens will have wonderful roses – and I too love the fragrances … <br /><br />@ Blogoratti – wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a rosewater fountain …fragrance to awaken the soul – as you mention. Yes, I’ve been looking around to see what interesting snippets I can find about rosewater … <br /><br />@ Madeleine – my mother too loved some fresh true perfume … I think the glycerine sets the essence … <br /><br />@ Lee – oh that’s great to know – we have something else in common – middle-eastern dishes. Oh what a delicious sounding chocolate … having rose petals in it – I’ve had the rose creams with crystallised rose petals … I will now be keeping my eyes open for your variety! I agree I love the fragrance of roses at this time of year as I pass by various gardens … <br /><br />@ Sandra – that’s wonderful to read you enjoyed the post – and yes I’ll join you with the meringue bark – it does look amazing.<br /> It’s a 400 year old recipe – so perhaps it was a form of thickening the perfume a little …… sticky or not – I don’t know!<br /><br />@ Susan – it’s interesting how we all like different things – at least we can be somewhat unique in our lives. I’ve had crystallised rose petals at times in my life – though rose petals in this form … not so sure – but I’d happily eat them.<br /><br />@ Emily – early days and the acceptance of those natural odours that would abound I suppose they were used to them … but a bath of rose scented water would be just wondrous. I love eating sweet with savoury – so this sounds rather delicious to me … glad you enjoyed the read … <br /><br />@ Mark – yes lots of rose petals all collected before the heat of the day … so much boggles the mind, when we get to think about it – I’m always staggered at the way things, that we enjoy, come about …<br /><br />Cheers to you all – thanks for visiting and participating in the post … Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29105111943593230032017-07-24T23:56:24.396+01:002017-07-24T23:56:24.396+01:00It's amazing just how many rose petals it take...It's amazing just how many rose petals it takes to make rosewater. It kind of boggles the mind:) Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89118785651772140582017-07-24T23:45:48.761+01:002017-07-24T23:45:48.761+01:00Hi Hilary,
I imagine that the smell in the pre-reg...Hi Hilary,<br />I imagine that the smell in the pre-regular bath times must have gotten fairly ripe. Strong rose scents would be preferred. I'm not so sure about the apricot pudding with the chicken but it's worth a try. Thanks for a fun read. -EmilyEmily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35703043624375082732017-07-24T23:43:44.793+01:002017-07-24T23:43:44.793+01:00I've never been a fan rose anything when it co...I've never been a fan rose anything when it comes to perfumes, lotions or anything else of that scent. But now I wonder what it tastes like to eat. You always give me something to think about.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19945474356037988902017-07-24T18:20:07.141+01:002017-07-24T18:20:07.141+01:00Loved this post, Hilary.
So much fun information. ...Loved this post, Hilary.<br />So much fun information. I want some of that bark! Doesn't it look delicious?<br />For some reason I never expected sugar to be in a perfume recipe.<br />Have a good one.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20922331438671014852017-07-24T18:18:40.216+01:002017-07-24T18:18:40.216+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35620958276956904502017-07-24T18:13:18.930+01:002017-07-24T18:13:18.930+01:00I love to cook middle eastern dishes, and rose wat...I love to cook middle eastern dishes, and rose water is a frequent ingredient. And just last night we finished off our dinner with a delightful chocolate mixed with rose petals. I hadn't tried that before, but it was interesting. <br /><br />Those rose fragrances are wonderful, so I have to grow them just to experience that scent each summer. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31447593073090457622017-07-24T12:35:19.326+01:002017-07-24T12:35:19.326+01:00Hi Hilary, My mother loved glycerin and rosewater....Hi Hilary, My mother loved glycerin and rosewater. :) xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6226941185777687632017-07-24T09:37:22.949+01:002017-07-24T09:37:22.949+01:00Rosewater sounds so heavenly, like a fountain or w...Rosewater sounds so heavenly, like a fountain or waterfall. The scent of roses alone is enough to awaken one's soul. Wonderful and detailed post, you obviously have gained a lot of knowledge on rosewater, and its great of you to share. Warm greetings dear friend!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40826147033648307432017-07-24T08:35:12.184+01:002017-07-24T08:35:12.184+01:00Rosewater in a dish That's a surprise. Love pe...Rosewater in a dish That's a surprise. Love perfume and the smell of roses. We have in the botanical garden some really strong smelling roses They would be excellent for perfume.<br />Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34289756906202116662017-07-24T06:46:52.932+01:002017-07-24T06:46:52.932+01:00@ Nick - yes pomanders and sweet smelling potions ...@ Nick - yes pomanders and sweet smelling potions must have helped, but I suspect not wiped out all the 'stench' that would have abounded during the early centuries ... the Judhaab sounded rather good and one I wouldn't mind trying .. glad you'll join me!<br /><br />@ Robert - pleasure re the recipe! Well I'm glad you now know that rosewater is actually made and sold ... strange perhaps, but true ... <br /><br />@ Kim - the 'bark' meringue does look good doesn't it. I've never made rosewater though we had lots of roses in one of our gardens - clever that you made rosewater and rose oil in the past. I hope your roses pick themselves up - they are wonderful plants ... <br /><br />@ Betsy - I think my grandmother probably was in to lavender ... I don't remember rose water being around, but roses yes, though not made use of, other than in vases in the house. Definitely need things to take the 'nastie smellies' of humanity away ... that I agree with ... <br /><br />@ Ann - well that's great to see that you might be making some use of your rose petals now ... bet that will be fun - and I'm sure your ancestors, whom you're researching, would have used their roses.<br /><br />@ Jz - oh sorry that you don't like the scent of roses - but delighted you read the post, even with a crinkling nose! <br /><br />Cheers to you all - thanks so much for visiting and commenting ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57647695364243747232017-07-24T02:00:44.168+01:002017-07-24T02:00:44.168+01:00You're doing a great job at making me wish I l...You're doing a great job at making me wish I liked the smell of roses!<br />It's all very interesting stuff, even if my nose does crinkle a little as I read. ;-)Jzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301793291285112859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29105001298253932502017-07-23T21:43:55.521+01:002017-07-23T21:43:55.521+01:00I can't believe I almost missed post. I grow r...I can't believe I almost missed post. I grow roses galore. The possibilities are mind boggling to me. Using rosewater as a flavoring agent is something I did not know. wow wow wow.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19719753309265572422017-07-23T21:40:36.855+01:002017-07-23T21:40:36.855+01:00I remember my grandmother loving rose water! You ...I remember my grandmother loving rose water! You just don't hear of it too much any longer! But we do still love things that freshen the stenches of life, don't we! haha.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62408596538782472872017-07-23T19:00:08.325+01:002017-07-23T19:00:08.325+01:00Hi Hilary. Finally got to this fascinating post vi...Hi Hilary. Finally got to this fascinating post via your Wimbledon Rose bowl one. I love the look and of the pistachio and raspberry merinque. When I used to grown lots of rose trees years ago, I used to make my own rosewater and rose oil but now I only have a few trees and they haven't been doing too well lately. If they pick up, I'll try making them again.<br />Kim xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524134945971458610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33945940228908032762017-07-23T18:32:28.227+01:002017-07-23T18:32:28.227+01:00Thank you so much for the recipe! With that said t...Thank you so much for the recipe! With that said though, for some reason it never occurred to me, despite the number of times I've heard of rosewater, that rosewater was actually a thing. Weird to admit, but for some reason it always just existed in fiction in my mind.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49920324578080750492017-07-23T07:54:11.159+01:002017-07-23T07:54:11.159+01:00I can see how people would want to get as many swe...I can see how people would want to get as many sweet smells as they can get in Elizabethan times. Chicken juice and apricot pudding doesn't sound like an obvious combination, but I'd give it a go!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54666310037384683782017-07-22T07:47:44.515+01:002017-07-22T07:47:44.515+01:00@ Elsie - I think life pre running water, or the k...@ Elsie - I think life pre running water, or the knowledge that keeping clean was healthy and the best option would be fairly pongy! I'd definitely have flowers around.<br /><br />@ Deborah - yes more roses -I can imagine you always have rosewater nearby... fascinating the uses you've found for it - love some of those ideas.<br /><br />Oh gosh - thank you so much ... there is a lot here on the blog - finding a subject is always one of my problems - I seem to be very scatty when it comes to tagging posts ... but I'm delighted you'll enjoy looking through some of the articles - lovely to know that's the way you think: thank you!<br /><br />@ Silvia - thank you ... as Deborah has added to the mix of ideas that roses can be used for ... lot of them. Oh yes - the zucchini flower ... they are now very popular in restaurants and pubs, probably at home too. Omelettes with fresh herbs from the garden - delicious. Delighted you enjoy visiting ... <br /><br />@ Suzanne - your new roses clambering in the garden will be so wonderful to see and smell. What a lovely fragrant idea - making rosewater face masks ... I bet they smelt wonderful ... the thought of them - bliss!<br /><br />@ Steve - rose-hip jelly is so good isn't it, and some teas do have hints of rose ... the trusted rosewater has been around a while ... perhaps your daughters might enjoy some?<br /><br />Thanks so much for coming by - have lovely weekends - cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49743324895237797712017-07-21T20:28:14.218+01:002017-07-21T20:28:14.218+01:00I have had rose hips in jelly and tea but not any ...I have had rose hips in jelly and tea but not any rosewaterOut on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67159638254126261372017-07-21T18:53:26.279+01:002017-07-21T18:53:26.279+01:00Rose is one of my favourite scents, planning to pl...Rose is one of my favourite scents, planning to plant some climbing ones in the garden. I have used rosewater years ago when I made homemade face masks ... they smelt wonderful.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44416751753016695342017-07-21T18:02:19.574+01:002017-07-21T18:02:19.574+01:00Great post, Hilary. Many uses for the rose, it see...Great post, Hilary. Many uses for the rose, it seems, now and more so in the past. On my recent trip to Europe, I ate a zucchini flower for the first time. Didn't know that was a possibility, but a family member picked it up from her garden and added it to the omelet. Delicious. <br />One learns at every step, and I always learn something new and delightful when I visit your blog.Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.com