>My sister always added rose water to the syrup in hers and it was quite
>good, but I did some googling.
>
>Rosewater is normally added to Turkish delight, not baklava.
>
>K.

Rosewater is used in many recipes extensvely throughout the middle east... used
often in both baklava and in Turkish delight, but just as often omited from
both. Turkish delight is essentially a middle eastern gum drop but cut into
squares, more often flavored with various fruit juices and also variously
colored. Sometimes nuts are added, usually pistachios, but I like it without
nuts, I think the nuts ruin the velvety texture.... when properly made it is
truly delightful, difficult to stop eating. I also prefer baklava without
rosewater, and don't like it at all with walnuts... much prefer it with
pistachios.


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In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> >My sister always added rose water to the syrup in hers and it was quite
> >good, but I did some googling.
> >
> >Rosewater is normally added to Turkish delight, not baklava.
> >
> >K.
>
> Rosewater is used in many recipes extensvely throughout the middle east...
> used
> often in both baklava and in Turkish delight, but just as often omited from
> both. Turkish delight is essentially a middle eastern gum drop but cut into
> squares, more often flavored with various fruit juices and also variously
> colored. Sometimes nuts are added, usually pistachios, but I like it without
> nuts, I think the nuts ruin the velvety texture.... when properly made it is
> truly delightful, difficult to stop eating. I also prefer baklava without
> rosewater, and don't like it at all with walnuts... much prefer it with
> pistachios.
>
>
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That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
I'll have to share that with sis'.

Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
we've just used them instead of Walnuts.

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Katra wrote:

>
> That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
> I'll have to share that with sis'.

You've never had Baklava with pistachio. It's the best. I did a search for baklava
recipes and most of the first ones that came up called for walnuts. Then I got some
that said almonds or a mixture of walnuts and almonds. I went through quite a few
before I started finding them with pistachios. Maybe it is not a Greek tradition to
use them, but I have had baklava or a close relative of it in Lebanese restaurants and
stores and they usually have pistachios. It's way better than walnut, also better than
pecan.

>
> Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
> we've just used them instead of Walnuts.

Lucky you. They don't grow here and they are expensive to buy.

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
>
> >
> > That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
> > I'll have to share that with sis'.
>
> You've never had Baklava with pistachio. It's the best. I did a search for
> baklava
> recipes and most of the first ones that came up called for walnuts.

That's because Walnuts are traditional. :-)


> Then I
> got some
> that said almonds or a mixture of walnuts and almonds. I went through quite a
> few
> before I started finding them with pistachios. Maybe it is not a Greek
> tradition to
> use them, but I have had baklava or a close relative of it in Lebanese
> restaurants and
> stores and they usually have pistachios. It's way better than walnut, also
> better than
> pecan.

Pistachios are good no matter HOW thye are prepared! <lol>
I love those things...

>
> >
> > Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
> > we've just used them instead of Walnuts.
>
> Lucky you. They don't grow here and they are expensive to buy.

If I don't mind cracking them myself, I can pick up all the free ones I
want all over town. :-) There are even trees at the park.

The damned squirrels also plant them all over my yard!!!
I have two baby trees in the greenhouse right now I pulled out of my
winter garden bed. The remaining nut attached to the sprout was a paper
shell. Yay! I'll have to select a place to plant those once they really
get going in the pots.

If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.

>
>

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Katra wrote:

>
> If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.

Around here they charge about $3 for 4 oz. of crushed pecans, an arm and a leg for
whole meats.

Best pistachios, best deal anywhere.

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In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> Best pistachios, best deal anywhere.
>
> http://www.zenobianut.com/default.asp
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> Sheldon
> ````````````

Yikes!!!

Only if you buy in bulk!!!

I can get "loose" pistachious from Wal-mart or HEB, as few or as many as
I want, for $3.99 per lb. on sale, $4.99 per lb. regular price!

Granted, their prices are good, if I want to buy 100 lbs!!!

But, thanks anyhoo! ;-)

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In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> Best pistachios, best deal anywhere.
>
> http://www.zenobianut.com/default.asp
> ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> *********
> "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
> Sheldon
> ````````````

Yikes!!!

Only if you buy in bulk!!!

I can get "loose" pistachious from Wal-mart or HEB, as few or as many as
I want, for $3.99 per lb. on sale, $4.99 per lb. regular price!

Granted, their prices are good, if I want to buy 100 lbs!!!

But, thanks anyhoo! ;-)

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In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
>
> >
> > If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.
>
> Around here they charge about $3 for 4 oz. of crushed pecans, an arm and a
> leg for
> whole meats.
>
>

Geez...

Have any good local stuff I could trade you for some Texas treats? :-)

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Best pistachios, best deal anywhere.

http://www.zenobianut.com/default.asp
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In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
>
> >
> > If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.
>
> Around here they charge about $3 for 4 oz. of crushed pecans, an arm and a
> leg for
> whole meats.
>
>

Geez...

Have any good local stuff I could trade you for some Texas treats? :-)

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In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
>
> >
> > If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.
>
> Around here they charge about $3 for 4 oz. of crushed pecans, an arm and a
> leg for
> whole meats.
>
>

Geez...

Have any good local stuff I could trade you for some Texas treats? :-)

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Katra wrote:

>
> If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.

Around here they charge about $3 for 4 oz. of crushed pecans, an arm and a leg for
whole meats.

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
>
> >
> > That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
> > I'll have to share that with sis'.
>
> You've never had Baklava with pistachio. It's the best. I did a search for
> baklava
> recipes and most of the first ones that came up called for walnuts.

That's because Walnuts are traditional. :-)


> Then I
> got some
> that said almonds or a mixture of walnuts and almonds. I went through quite a
> few
> before I started finding them with pistachios. Maybe it is not a Greek
> tradition to
> use them, but I have had baklava or a close relative of it in Lebanese
> restaurants and
> stores and they usually have pistachios. It's way better than walnut, also
> better than
> pecan.

Pistachios are good no matter HOW thye are prepared! <lol>
I love those things...

>
> >
> > Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
> > we've just used them instead of Walnuts.
>
> Lucky you. They don't grow here and they are expensive to buy.

If I don't mind cracking them myself, I can pick up all the free ones I
want all over town. :-) There are even trees at the park.

The damned squirrels also plant them all over my yard!!!
I have two baby trees in the greenhouse right now I pulled out of my
winter garden bed. The remaining nut attached to the sprout was a paper
shell. Yay! I'll have to select a place to plant those once they really
get going in the pots.

If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.

>
>

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In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
>
> >
> > That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
> > I'll have to share that with sis'.
>
> You've never had Baklava with pistachio. It's the best. I did a search for
> baklava
> recipes and most of the first ones that came up called for walnuts.

That's because Walnuts are traditional. :-)


> Then I
> got some
> that said almonds or a mixture of walnuts and almonds. I went through quite a
> few
> before I started finding them with pistachios. Maybe it is not a Greek
> tradition to
> use them, but I have had baklava or a close relative of it in Lebanese
> restaurants and
> stores and they usually have pistachios. It's way better than walnut, also
> better than
> pecan.

Pistachios are good no matter HOW thye are prepared! <lol>
I love those things...

>
> >
> > Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
> > we've just used them instead of Walnuts.
>
> Lucky you. They don't grow here and they are expensive to buy.

If I don't mind cracking them myself, I can pick up all the free ones I
want all over town. :-) There are even trees at the park.

The damned squirrels also plant them all over my yard!!!
I have two baby trees in the greenhouse right now I pulled out of my
winter garden bed. The remaining nut attached to the sprout was a paper
shell. Yay! I'll have to select a place to plant those once they really
get going in the pots.

If I buy pre-packed halves, they are running about $3.99 per lb.

>
>

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I first had baklava from Greek restaurants and pastry shops. They've
all used walnuts. I later found baklava at Arab pastry shops. They all
offer a choice between walnuts and pistachios.

-bwg

Katra wrote:

>
> That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
> I'll have to share that with sis'.

You've never had Baklava with pistachio. It's the best. I did a search for baklava
recipes and most of the first ones that came up called for walnuts. Then I got some
that said almonds or a mixture of walnuts and almonds. I went through quite a few
before I started finding them with pistachios. Maybe it is not a Greek tradition to
use them, but I have had baklava or a close relative of it in Lebanese restaurants and
stores and they usually have pistachios. It's way better than walnut, also better than
pecan.

>
> Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
> we've just used them instead of Walnuts.

Lucky you. They don't grow here and they are expensive to buy.

In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> >My sister always added rose water to the syrup in hers and it was quite
> >good, but I did some googling.
> >
> >Rosewater is normally added to Turkish delight, not baklava.
> >
> >K.
>
> Rosewater is used in many recipes extensvely throughout the middle east...
> used
> often in both baklava and in Turkish delight, but just as often omited from
> both. Turkish delight is essentially a middle eastern gum drop but cut into
> squares, more often flavored with various fruit juices and also variously
> colored. Sometimes nuts are added, usually pistachios, but I like it without
> nuts, I think the nuts ruin the velvety texture.... when properly made it is
> truly delightful, difficult to stop eating. I also prefer baklava without
> rosewater, and don't like it at all with walnuts... much prefer it with
> pistachios.
>
>
> ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> *********
> "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
> Sheldon
> ````````````

That's a second vote for Pistachios now!
I'll have to share that with sis'.

Since Pecans are prolific in this part of texas,
we've just used them instead of Walnuts.

--
K.

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