HOW TO WRITE A COOKBOOK: THE ROSE COOKBOOK – A TREASURY OF ROSE RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Today, I wanted to tell you a little bit more about my book, The Rose Cookbook-a Treasury of Rose Recipes from Around the World. I’m also posting one of the videos about my cookbook here so you can see how I’m using video to market my cookbook. Keep in mind that one of my target markets is the “tea party” crowd! Of which, I’m a card carrying member!

I began the book in 2000 and after mulling over it, I finally self-published the book in 2007. Writing my first cookbook has changed my life for the better. Looking back, my only wish is that it hadn’t taken me so long. But, no regrets here! Now I’m just having so much fun with it, that I’m just grateful to have been able to see it through. It has been a labor of love.

My book has opened many wonderful doors for me. For one thing, I was compelled to create my cookbook writing course – “The 7 Secrets of a Successful Self-Published Cookbook.” I’ve now made it a personal mission to help as many motivated cookbook authors make their dream of having a cookbook a reality as I can, with the help of this course.

Like me, I’m hoping you’ll fall in love in the kitchen while you learn to create sweet and savory dishes with the world’s most beloved flower—the rose. The Rose Cookbook will transport you to a place where rose petals meet their botanical relatives in a truly lively collection of recipes that are sure to be the hit of any celebration. And once you get the hang of it, you’ll find out that rose petals breathe new fun and sophistication into tea parties, can add romance to dinners, and lend a touch of “bed and breakfast” charm to your Sunday morning brunches!

With 300+ rose recipes from all over the world, The Rose Cookbook is steeped in history and anecdotes. The book offers cooks of all levels an opportunity to use roses—in the kitchen, in a fun, exciting, and new way. Always elegant, The Rose Cookbook will inspire and entertain you—cooks and gardeners alike.

With an expanded section devoted to tea time and entertaining, you’ll enjoy creating recipes that will surprise and impress party guests, making even the smallest gathering, a memorable occasion! The recipes in The Rose Cookbook can be enjoyed anytime, and will be equally pleasurable at special occasions, full-blown parties, meals with your family or, with a simple cup of tea—enjoyed in peace and solitude.

You’ll also learn that botanically, the rose has some health-giving family members including apples, peaches, plums, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and almonds. I’ve taken a natural and intuitive approach to combining rose petals and rose flavorings with these fruits in many of the dessert and main course recipes. The end results will show that these related ingredients compliment each other, bringing food and flowers to the table in a creative and beautiful way.

The Rose Cookbook will delight you with its wide variety of tantalizing main dishes, sumptuous desserts, elegant tea sandwiches, jams, sauces, beverages and beauty recipes, along with some interesting rose history, anecdotes and quotations. Cooking with roses is fun, and garnishing a dish with rose petals brings joy to the cook, captivates your guests, and fascinates children! I hope you’ll try it!

The Rose Cookbook is available at http://www.therosediva.com/

BOOK REVIEW: By Celeste Yarnall, PhD.

The Rose Cookbook is my favorite cookbook of all time. I am passionate about roses and recently discovered how truly delicious they are as an exotic addition to some of our favorite foods. However there was nowhere to turn to learn how to use them appropriately in cooking. All that changed when I received my beautiful copy of The Rose Cookbook.

First of all when you first hold this book in your hand you are immediately struck by the beauty and brilliance of the deep red rose on the cover. Then you open this easy to use spiral bound book which opens flat conveniently and one truly finds a treasury of rose recipes from around the world which is exactly what it promises to provide the reader.

What a joy! After a fascinating introduction we learn all about the symbolism of the rose…something that I truly treasured learning about. The history of the rose is magnificently presented and includes mention of the lovely symbolism of the Nightingale and the Rose as well as how the rose is perceived and adored throughout history. I learned so much reading this beautifully written section and refer back to it often.

The recipes are so easy to follow and your mouth waters just reading them. You learn not only how to cook with roses but how to prepare jams and jellies, main dishes, desserts and beverages but also how to use rose water and rose oil in the preparation of face masks, facial scrubs, steam techniques, toners….how to make your own bath salts…this recipe is worth the price of the book alone as rose bath salts are very dear to purchase and why not make your own…The Rose Diva’s recipe is as easy as can be and also fun to do. I use my bath salts and light my rose candle and do exactly as she suggests sprinkle rose petals from my own rose garden in the steamy tub. If you’re looking for the best hair conditioner on the planet try the recipe for Rose and Banana! You may want to purchase two copies of this divine book one for your boudoir and one for the kitchen. And while you’re at it give it to everyone you know who loves to cook!

Now I have rose water in spray bottles by my bed and in every room of the house along with rose oil in my nebulizer! Rose syrup on Belgian waffles is delicious as well! Now it is time for me to enjoy some homemade Rose ice cream and truly smell the roses…The Rose Cookbook is a gift from heaven!

I give it 5 stars!!!!!!

Most sincerely,

Celeste Yarnall, PhD

Celeste is co-author of wonderful book-
The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care
http://celestialpets.com
http://celestecats.com

Quote from Katherine Che….10/29/09

“Oh, Man! I just can’t stop eating the Rose Chicken with Honey Glaze & Potaotes that I made from “The Rose Cookbook” by Laura Denktash. SUPER-Yummy! Thanks, Laura! I practically want to make a cocktail from the juice!! ♥ ♥ ♥”

Katherine Che – Cultivator of Joy

http://katherineche.com/