[Sca-cooks] Middle-Eastern 'Nibbles'?

[Nick Sasso]

> -----Original Message-----
> I have heard of a creamy treat that is served on rose petals.
> It was served
> privately to another Queen at a White Rose Ball a few years
> back. This would be
> perfect. Does anyone know what these are, and what the recipe is?
>
> I am also thinking of homemade butter cookies, candied orange
> peel, and
> Something Savory (?).
> And a gallon jug of Milo's tea. <G> It is so sweet, it could
> pass for ME tea.  <<<SNIP>>>

You may be thinking of something whose title translates loosely as Angel's
Food?  Lady Tara of South Downs popularized  this particular item at the
nuncheon for Mistress Christianna's Laurel vigil.  Basically ricotta or
similar cheese product sweetened and flavored with rose water (I prefer
orange flower water).  Tara served it with a fruit preserve (a marmalayde
would be wonderful)

Recipe can be found in Mediterranean Cuisine . . . probably in the
Florithingy as well.  I miss Ras.

niccolo difrancesco