It's almost Valentine's Day! And, for me, there is nothing better than receiving roses from my hubby. You can keep your chocolate and jewelry. I love having roses all around my house. They represent love to me.
This year I am also trying something new. I am looking for recipes that I can incorporate roses. I make a basic rose water tea but I think I want to make rose cupcakes with rose icing. rose water is pretty easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. All you need is rose petals and water.
You boil some water then steep the rose petals in the hot water until it cools. I often place something on top of the roses like an inverted lid so the roses can really steep into the water. Once the rose water is done, you can use it in recipes such as tea, icing, sauces etc. Rose water is also great for as an astringent and fragrance. rose water always reminds me of my grandmother.
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I think adding rose water to the batter of my cupcake mix and icing will give it a little flair and flavor. I also am thinking about decorating the cupcakes with rose petals. You can even candy rose petals by dipping the rose petals in beaten egg whites and then dipping them in sugar. Once they dry, you can eat them!
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I give to my husband every man deserves flowers once in his lifetime
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I would keep a dozen for myself and give a dozen to my roommate.
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I would gift them to my aunt in another state.
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I would give these to my wife she loves roses. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
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I would keep them for myself
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I would send them to my daughter.
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I'd keep these and share them with my family.
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I would divide them between my mother, sister and myself.
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Probably give them to my mom
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ReplyDeleteTwo dozen? I would keep a dozen for myself and give a dozen to my daughter. That way we both get to enjoy them.
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I would give them to my best friend. She's my valentine.
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I would keep them, I absolutely love fresh flowers!
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ReplyDeleteWell....I expect my boyfriend to get me something like this, but I also like to get some for my mom and grandma. So I expect if I won I would give this to one of them, especially since neither have a partner in their lives anymore.
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I never get flowers from anyone so I would keep them for myself
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gift for my sick grandma or aunt
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ReplyDeleteI will keep some and maybe give some away. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would keep them almost everyone in my family is allergic to flowers.
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ReplyDeleteOk, I would give them to my sister in law! She drives me around since I don't drive and I would love to thank her!
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I would get them sent to our house for our girls. They love flowers. thank you!!
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I would keep them!
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I love roses so much!!! but I love giving them more than I love getting them, so I would give these to my daughters :)
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I would keep them! I love any fresh flower!
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hmm hard choice between my mom my daughter hubby guys can get flowers too ;)
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ReplyDeleteA dozen to my best friend and a dozen for me.
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I would send these to my sister..she's been feeling down and lonely lately...
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I would enjoy them with my family. :)
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I think I would split them up and give some to my mother, my grandmother and my closest girlfriends
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I'd keep them for myself =) I love roses!
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