There’s a certain dress I put on when I want to feel pretty. It shows lots of shoulder, cuts right at the skinny part of my body and maaaaybe there’s a tiny peak of side boob. I heard that showing off a little side boob is totally in this summer. Lucky us, ladies… lucky us.
There’s a certain coffee shop I go to when I want to feel pretty. It’s decorated with chandeliers, gorgeous French-ish wallpaper, serves super swank coffee drinks, burrata with fresh tomatoes… and if I go there, I have a 1 in 371.45chance of sitting next to Jake Gyllenhaal. So… there’s that.
I have shoes that make me feel pretty. They’re silver, they have chains, and five inch heels. I call them my “Get Em” shoes.
I have perfume that makes me smell expensive…. that’s pretty.
And… Well… This milkshake makes me feel pretty. It’s spiced and fragrant, delicate and just dang beautiful.
Have you made anything with Rose Water? It’s is dreamy. Rose water typically used in Persian, Indian and Iranian cooking. Rose Water Ride Pudding. Rose Water Lassi. Super yum. I think that rose water creates more of a distinct fragrance than a distinct taste. It’s a delicate addition to sweets.
I bought my Rose Water at Surfas in Los Angeles… but I bet you can buy it online.
This milk shake is a take on a Lassi drink. Instead of yogurt, I used a tangy nonfat frozen yogurt (from Trader Joe’s). I combined the frozen yogurt with cold milk, ground cardamom a bit of sugar and rose water. It’s creamy and spiced and wonderfully fragrant. Invite a ladyfriend over and sip these milk shakes with your pinky extended. Fancy.
Cardamom Rose Water Milkshake
makes one drink
1 1/4 cup tart frozen yogurt (i love the Trader Joe’s brand)
1/2 cup 2 percent milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 or 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar, depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have
1 1/2 teaspoons rose water
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into a glass. Grab a straw. Drink. Feel pretty.
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I’ve been reading your blog for about a month, and you crack me up with every post. Thanks for the smiles.
This looks yummy. I’ve had rose water in some food at Indian restaurants. Good stuff.
I am infatuated with TJ’s tart froyo!! I love that you incorporated it into a drink–I’ll have to give it a shot!
“how bout THAT side boob? do you like THAT side boob?… cuz that’s MY side boob…” – Family Guy
oh joy. you rock my entire drawer full of socks. and this shake looks AMAZIIING.
sounds delicious, will have to try it. Love cardamom.
This looks insane. In the best way. I want to try it! And that dress is gorg…totally justification for rockin’ the sideboob. Just sayin’.
My favorite use of rose water so far is in Poached Dried Fruit with Orange & Rose Water. Doesn’t hurt that the recipe is from hot-guy Curtis Stone.
And now, rose water w/ tangy (yum!) frozen yogurt. From hot-lady Joy!
Life is good. Real good.
O.k., not going to lie. I don’t love Trader Joe’s frozen yogurt on its own. I really wanted to, but it has kind of a strange aftertaste, no? So I”m liking the idea of mixing in a few other goodies and I heart cardamom big time. Great idea, Joy (as usual).
I feel prettier just reading this post! Thanks Joy!
Holy Moly woman! You had me at rose water! YUM! I AM making this tomorrow. I HEART Rose Water! Warm rose water syrup on namora or gulab jamun. (I WILL be making a tank top with Gulab Jamun printed on it and will be sure to have some side boob peekage. Like the guys need more enticement then Gulab Jamun on my breasties!)
*love*
Sounds so exotic! Your photos are great! Can I give you a tip? I see some shadows on the left side. A great trick is to wrap some cardboard or something with a large surface area with aluminum foil. When you hold it to the other side of the light source the aluminum will shine some of that light on the side with the shadows. Hhmmm hope I didn’t insult you or give you advice you already knew… just thought I’d mention! I’m still very much an amateur but that is one trick I utilize all the time!
You crack me up every time I read your blog…thanks for making winter over here in Australia a little more brighter!
Yummm that milkshake sounds delightful! I also love the TJ’s tarty yogurt. It’s gone within days around here.
It must be so delicious and fresh!
I love rose water, it add something magic to cookies cakes and sweets…
Where is this coffee shop where I can have have a 1 in 371.45 chance of sitting next to Jake Gyllenhaal? heehee.. I am delighted with the thought…
I know the feeling of wearing that special dress. Very insightful :)
And I know how rosewater and cardamom are somehow just the most elegant and sophisticated combination. The milkshake sounds divine.
Cool post!!! And a wonderful cooling drink to make sure we can show that side boob peak without any other sort of hot sweaty day display… I wonder how can I always be ready for a dress this summer without showing my lack of talent with the razor blade…
I want a pretty pink dress and silver shoes now!!!
You ROCK!
Sign:
Baggy jeans, tank top and flip-flops wearing Max
I love cardamom. I’m afraid to try rose. It might make me sneeze?
Oh gosh – that Trader Joe’s frozen yogurt is a dream. It’s quite scary the rate at which it disappears…it’s just so yummy! So tangy! We’d never thought to use it in a shake…and with the cardamom!? Hi yummy. Never tried rose water but you’ve sold us on it…!
I’m counting the days until Trader Joe’s opens a new location within driving distance. Sadly frozen yogurt is one thing I can’t ship myself in TJ care packages! This recipe looks awesome. I adore cardamom gelato and would love to try it in a rosewater smoothie.
This sounds amazing. I love rose-scented stuff – I don’t think a milkshake would be an exception ;)
Wei-Wei
PS: You’re stunning in that dress. Actually, you’re just stunning. :)
This recipe feels delightfully old fashioned to me… My grandmother first introduced me to cardamom. And my mother used to always put a few drops of rose water in lemonade. Yes, I will feel pretty when I sip this. Thank you!
This definitely fancifies the milkshake! (I made up that word. It means: “to make fancy.”) A little side boob is never a bad thing either ;)
Love love love this!
How could you not feel pretty drinking something with rose water in it? Beautiful :)
lol, you crack me up. my roommate has a pair of heels that we call the ‘f*** me heels’… i couldn’t take 2 steps in them, but i have to admit they make you feel like the queen of the world…
i love summer dresses and this milkshake!
Rose water is also used often in Lebanese cuisine. Very often.
Rose water drinks remind me of being a kid at my grandparents house during the summer and my grandfather would pour rose water and water over crushed ice. He called it a slushie. It tasted nothing like a slushie, but I always appreciated the effort he put into it.
ahhh memories.
yay for things that make you feel pretty! always a plus in this ugly world :-). Thanks Joy!
I don’t know what makes me more jealous, the fact that you have a shot at sitting next to Jake Gylenhall, or the fact that you have a Trader Joes nearby.
Beautiful milkshake!
I love your take on lassi – it sounds and looks beautiful! I went to India in January and drank lots of mango lassi. I had never thought to make it with forzen yogurt though. and rose water and cardomom *swoon*
I want to see a pic of your Get Em shoes as well! Lol – food AND shoes – what more could a girl want?
I’m having some friends over for dinner tommorow and since yesterday I’ve been planning the menu ( like typical me!)& drink was something I just couldn’t come up with. NOw I have a fabulous one.. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Looks delicious :-)
I have a rose water obsession right now too! I LOVE rose water with any kind of berries! Thanks for a new idea!
Yup, I’ve had this the entire last month!!
i just plain love you.
i bought some rose water and orange blossom water the other day just because it seemed like a good idea… i haven’t used either yet, but since i’m sorta into milkshakes, now might be the time! and , because cardamom is my favorite spice!
It looks so frothy and cold and delicious. I’ve never had rosewater!!! but I saw it at a store the other day. Maybe I should go back and pick it up.
This super hot weather is a great excuse for a milkshake….as if anyone ever needs an excuse! hahaha
Oooo… I imagine this would taste a lot like chai tea, but with big dollops of ice cream in it. Sign me up!
Yours is the second blog I’ve read this week touting the deliciousness of that frozen yogurt. I shall pick up a pint this weekend.
You’re AB FAB Joy! Love this post.. Love anything with a bit of an edge. Keep up with the great recipes and posts. Love em’!!
mmm…rosewater and cardamom are definitley pretty. i talked to jake gyllenhaal on the phone once…for real.
I knew you’d be a bendy straw type of gal
The first thing I thought when I saw the title of this post was “Well La Dee Dah!” Then as I read it, I thought “I want”. Wish it were milkshake weather.
Just wanted to say that I’m having heck of a day – one heck of a really not great dat – but your post made me smile and feel a little bit peaceful. Thank you.
ps – I meant “day” instead of “dat”. “Dat” would just be silly. :-)
This drink sounds so elegant!
AW YAH!!! That coffee shop was absolutely lovely and it didn’t help running in to mr. Jakey. It was lovely hanging with you :) xoxo
Having one of those kind of days!! Boy, it would be nice to have a pick me up today. Have a great weekend Joy!!
Wow, this is totally a pretty milkshake :) And it sounds delicious too :)
Joy, you make me oh so happy. Rose water! Finally!
I just had one thing to clarify an itty bit: whenever someone asks me what I am, I generally answer “Persian” these days. It just SOUNDS so much better. You say “Iranian” and OMG TERRORIST GET HER OUT OF THIS SHOE STORE. And I really like shoes. However, they’re both one and the same. :)
It seems so delicious and refreshing!!
Hope you have a lovely weekend,
Lia.
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