[Sca-cooks] After-action dinner report

[Elaine Koogler]

Laura C. Minnick wrote:

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>Nope- I'm certain that it was the rosewater. Here's the recipe, from the 
>'Good Housewife's Jewell':
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>My mom used to use a rose soap when I was a kid (her name is Rose), and I 
>had occasion to taste it. (don't ask.) Tasted remarkably like this dish. 
>Question is, was reheating an issue for them? And did I simply use too much 
>rosewater? It was just a small *shplorp*, but maybe their idea of 'some' is 
>different than mine...
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Could it possibly be the variety of rosewater?  I believe that some 
versions are meant more for cosmetic use, so might have this after-taste 
you describe.  I try to purchase my rosewater only from sources selling 
it for culinary uses...sometimes a little more expensive, but better 
tasting.  I also believe that what you an get at Middle Eastern markets 
is less expensive and works quite well.

Kiri