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violet flavourings and decorations wanted
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spendaholic
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Oh my goodness. We've all changed colour. When did that happen? I've not been gone that long, surely. I only missed one grocery challenge. :eek:
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could help.
I want to make some violet cup cakes from an old issue of Country Kitchen magazine (not that old, only May 2008), but I don't think I've ever seen some of the ingredients - namely sugarcraft violets, violet liquor (do they mean liqueur?), and violet essence/extract.
I have a Morrison's, an Asda and a Tesco, but I don't know where the nearest Sainsbury is.
Does anyone know if any of the above are likely to sell any of the, erm, above? Or do I need to find a specialist retailer?
Many thanks.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could help.
I want to make some violet cup cakes from an old issue of Country Kitchen magazine (not that old, only May 2008), but I don't think I've ever seen some of the ingredients - namely sugarcraft violets, violet liquor (do they mean liqueur?), and violet essence/extract.
I have a Morrison's, an Asda and a Tesco, but I don't know where the nearest Sainsbury is.
Does anyone know if any of the above are likely to sell any of the, erm, above? Or do I need to find a specialist retailer?
Many thanks.
spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets
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I have violet syrup which I use a fair bit for cakes, I make my own crystalised violets. I would love violet extract, so I'll follow with interest. I'm also after jasmine extract ATM...so if anyone knows where I might find that I'd be grateful. Violet syrup I find quite easy to get through up market delicatesans. But its not cheap
I've never seen it in any supermarket. 0 -
Think you will have to go to a specialist cake shop or deli, you could Google it tho!I Believe in saving money!!!:T
A Bargain is only a bargain if you need it!0 -
hilstep2000 wrote: »Think you will have to go to a specialist cake shop or deli, you could Google it tho!
Thank you. I spent about an hour Googling it, then thought someone here may know. I've also thrown the search across the Atlantic to a cooking friend, and to a catering friend closer to home in the UK.
I think I can get the flowers online, and I have instructions to crystalise my own, but if I can get sugar ones, I'd be happier.spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets0 -
spendaholic wrote: »I think I can get the flowers online, and I have instructions to crystalise my own, but if I can get sugar ones, I'd be happier.
Actually, I've remembered I've seen jars of them in Waitrose before. I bought a jar and they were very good.0 -
lostinrates wrote: »Actually, I've remembered I've seen jars of them in Waitrose before. I bought a jar and they were very good.
Thank you. I'll have to see if I can locate a local Waitrose - maybe it's next to Sainsbury!
spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets0 -
I found them for you on Waitrose on line.
They are called ''Fiddes Payne petals violet (36g)'' and are.....£3.19! Now you know the brand is Fiddes Payne maybe you can ontact them and find a local retailer?
Good luck with the essence! Please update if you find some to tell us where!0 -
So far I found violet flavouring (here). But it's temporarily out of stock. I also found it in Belgium (!) I think, here. There's jasmine here, but it's all in French ...:shocked: These have the violet extract too, but it's Very Expensive.
Looks like a bit more detective work to find it in the UK ...
Supercook seem to do assorted sugar flowers, but so do Fiddes Payne.spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets0 -
Here's jasmine in the UK. Looks like the same company as the French one, but quite a lot cheaper.spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets0
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spendaholic wrote: »Here's jasmine in the UK. Looks like the same company as the French one, but quite a lot cheaper.
I feel terrible...you asked a question, but answered mine
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More here - in France again -
http://www.patiwizz.com/catalogue/search.php?motcle=violette0
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