Iced Gems

Fascinated by these pretty gems, I bought all the necessary ingredients and waited in anticipation for a window where I have a bit of free time to bake these cuties. 

It's so simple to bake and I remember these pretty gems I used to eat as a child, biting off the sugar top and throwing the biscuit base back. So gross, I know, but I was little then. 

So here I am, an adult now, but trying to reminisce the good old times where simple cookies like these can make my day. They still do, of course, but it takes a lot more to make my day. 

The biscuit base is not the traditional and a lot more fragrant because it is more of a short bread kind. It's a nice variation and I will be baking for my nieces and nephews soon! Stay tuned! 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10 NIV)

Rose Pistachio Cranberries Biscuits

Labour Day bake shall be rose pistachio and cranberries biscuits. I saw a recipe which used real rose petals as one of the ingredients. Honestly, I find rose flavour a bit intimidating because if not done properly, the taste will be overpowering and taste 'cosmetic'. However, I think real rose petals may be nice because I love the subtle fragrance from the Rose tea I have sometimes. 

And so I set out to hunt for dried rose petals and they are so difficult to get! After much research, I managed to hunt down dried rose petals, but at an exhorbitant price of about $13 for less than a cup! I guess I'll have to look harder because I really do not want to sacrifice the taste for cheaper way of just adding rose extract. 

The subtle rose fragrance is really faint, I think I'll soak them for a shorter time, but first, I'll find more affordable ones first. Love the pistachio and cranberries in every bite though and the luxurious presence of the rose petals enhance it all, no matter how faint the fragrance is hahahhaha. 

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. (Proverbs 29:25 NIV)