Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tackle it Tuesday: Out of the Ordinary Shopping

Tackle It Tuesday Meme

Ever since I decided to make Rose Water Panna Cotta for the dessert at my Valentine's Day tea party, I knew I would have to go out of my way to find a couple of ingredients: rose water and lychees. I did see a recipe online on how to make your own rose water, but it sounded too complicated, and I would still have to go out of my way to find pesticide-free rose petals. No thanks, I'll just buy some! After doing some research, I located a few stores in the area where I might find these two out of the ordinary items.

I first visited an asian market place called Little Saigon. There, I found the lychees. I bought more than enough for the panna cotta recipe, because I found loads of lychee cocktail recipes online, too! The second stop I made was to India Groceries & Fashions. I found the rose water there. Yay! I felt ready to make the panna cotta!

In addition to the food items, I was also in need of a teacup and saucer with which to make a floral centerpiece. It just so happens, my friend and neighbor is a florist, and she offered to make this for me. That will really help bring the cost down. I went to a nearby antique market place to prowl around for one with a pretty floral design. I saw many priced $12 and up, and a few for $5, but then I found one priced at $2.50, and I thought it was just perfect!

I tackled that out of the ordinary shopping list, and I was happy!




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6 comments:

  1. naFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Sounds good! I would never have been able to find either one of those around here so I am glad that you did.

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  2. MelissaFebruary 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    GO you - it is always so hard for me to find ingredients that are out of my normal routine. It can be so frustrating - in the end I usually admit defeat and buy hamburger helper :)

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  3. BrendaFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Those really are out of the ordinary shopping items (except for the tea cup, which by the way, was a fabulous find!). I just love it when a plan comes together!

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  4. GayleFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    What a beautiful tea cup. I've never heard of the dish or the ingredients! lol :) Enjoy your party!

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  5. ToniFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    That really IS an out of the ordinary list of items! I'm SO glad you found everything that was needed. Very anxious to see how the end product turns out!

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  6. Eli's LidsFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Awesome! I love that feeling of getting something done early! your center piece is going to be awesome :)

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