Vancouver/Western Canada Ingredient Sources Topic

[peppyre]

I know that Yek O Yek on Main has Rose water, but I'm not sure where you could find Lavender water. Yek O Yek is on 14th and Main, great little store with the most amazing Baklava.

[jpr54_]

you can purchase rose water in most indian shops-at least here in new jersey

i haven't seen lavender water-

there is orange flower water made by same company as rose flower water i purchase-it is in a dark blue small bottle-

when i get home i will look at bottle to find name and address-

if you want flavored syrups you can purchase these from online from monin

joanne

[canucklehead]

There are a number of Persian stores on the north shore that may carry what you are looking for. Certainly rosewater should be easy to obtain not sure about lavendar water. One of the stores that I am thinking about is on 1860 Lonsdale, Yaas Bazaar. You could give them a call about lavender water.

[Vancouver]

There is also rose water available of at all places Real Canadian superstore in the ethnic foods aisle. I don't think they have lavender though.

Another place to try is the small persian shop on Robson street immediately east of Denman (next to the bookstore that burned down last year). The name of the shop is slipping my mind right now. It is across the street from the Safeway all the way on the left.

Cheers!

[jpr54_]

you can purchase rose water in most indian shops-at least here in new jersey

i haven't seen lavender water-

there is orange flower water made by same company as rose flower water i purchase-it is in a dark blue small bottle-

when i get home i will look at bottle to find name and address-

if you want flavored syrups you can purchase these from  online from monin

joanne

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Orange Flower Water produced in France by A.Monteux-Vallauris(Alpes Mmes)

[James Kendal]

I would contact Silk Road Tea in Victoria

http://www.silkroadtea.com/

They have infused water which I buy from there spa collection. Worth contacting them.

[Edible Vancouver]

The Gourmet Warehouse is sold out but they suggest that any of the Iranian stores on Lonsdale in North Vancouver will have it.

Cheers,

Eric

[vandan]

i noticed they sold pandan leaves at asia market on hastings (i block east of main)they also have a fantastic selection of all other things asian plus a great little vietnamese sub counter in the back of it

[chocklateer]

Give The Parthenon(a meditarranean food store) on West Broadway a call. They used carry Rosewater and at a very reasonable price.

D.

[Kayaksoup]

I know I complain about overpriced South China Seas on Granville Island, but they carry orange flower water, rose water etc. I don't think they carry lavender water though...

[Oat Cake]

Whole Foods in West Van carry Rose Water in the herbs & spices aisle. It costs $4.19 for 3 oz.

Don't think they have Lavender Water but maybe you could make your own by infusing culinary-suitable dried lavender - Capers sells this loose so you can buy as little or as much as you think you need. You'll have to experiment with the quantity to suit your own tastes but, as a rough guide, when I make lavender ice cream, I use between 1 and 1.5 teaspoons to 2 cups of cream.

[eatrustic]

Get them while you can as the season is just about over, and they really are fabulous for lemon tarts or Meyer Lemon marmalade.

[Vancouver]

By the way, when I was in the Real Canadian Superstore yesterday on Marine Drive I checked the price and they had both Rose Water and Orange Blossom water in their ethnic food aisle for $1.88 for a 9 oz. bottle. They keep it near the cous cous.

Cheers!

[Sonja]

Drive Organics on Commercial Drive has organic Meyer Lemons.

They also have the most amazing selection of mushrooms (in mushroom season...) and other yummy, unusual produce throughout the year. They are also not a franchise - lets support our local small businesses!

(they are across the street from Tony's deli)

Sonja

[style councillor]

Famous Foods, Kingsway around Knight has Hominy in the can, and maybe more!

[Vancouver]

Hi. Does anyone know where I can purchase a live shiso plant to add to my herb planter? I've tried a few garden shops and none seem to have one.

Any tips greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

[Chef Metcalf]

Hi.  Does anyone know where I can purchase a live shiso plant to add to my herb planter?  I've tried a few garden shops and none seem to have one. 

Any tips greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

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Last year I purchased some from the Italian Deli (sorry, don't know the name) in the market area of Park Royal (3" pots).

I also found some Thai Basil plants at the organic market outside of Lonsdale Quay and I think he also had shiso.

It was around May/June so you may have to wait awhile.

I'll ask for you next time I'm at Park Royal.

One of my neighbours also picked some up at the Van Dusen plant sale. Purple and green varieties were available.

Right now I have a friend who is trying to get some Kaffir Lime cuttings going in his greenhouse for me. If we have any luck, I'll pass one onto you.

cm

[Shellback]

For the past few years, I've been getting my shiso plant from Fujiya. They don't carry it all the time, but usually in early summer. Maybe you should give them a call and see when they'll have it again. Tel: 604.251.3711 (Clark & Venables location). My sister-in-law lets them flower and seed. Now she has huge shiso plants in the back garden (both green and purple shisos). They need a lot of sunshine. Good luck!!

[Vancouver]

Thanks for the tips! I just called Fujiya and they said they don't have it right now, but may in the Fall. I would guess summer myself. But hey, what do I know?

I appreciate you checking next time you are at Park Royal, Chef! And I will certainly check that organic market by the Quay next time I'm in North Van.

Thank you!

Cheers!

[andiesenji]

Why not start some from seed. The stuff self-seeds readily all over my garden and my gardeners are continually digging it out of the beds where I don't want it.Seeds of Change

is a good place from which to order the seeds.

It sprouts and grows rapidly but you can start it in a pot on a window sill then transplant it into the garden when it is warm enough.

Edited March 22, 2005 by andiesenji (log)

[Chef Metcalf]

Sorry Vancouver....I should have added that the organic maket at the Quay doesn't start up until May or so.

cm

[shelora]

Being a low maintenance gardener, I highly recommend growing Shiso from seed.

If I can grow it, you can grow it, believe me. We shall be planted some this weekend. I have purchased small plants in the past from Fujiya here in Victoria and farmer's markets. Dang that stuff is good. The leaves dipped in tempura and fried. Wow. And julienned and mixed with natto. Fantastic.

[Vancouver]

I'm so afraid of starting things from seeds - having had such a brown thumb on past attempts. But shiso is really that much easier? Hm......

[butter]

I want some plants too. Pieces of chicken with a dab of umeboshi paste wrapped in shiso leaves and grilled is delicious. How about Figaro's garden store on Victoria?

[Chef Metcalf]

Vancouver,

I asked today when I was at Park Royal.

The name of the store in the Market area is Prima Italian (it beside the bakery that's just across from Extra Foods or Supervalue as the signage still calls it years after the switch over).

She is going to try and order shiso with her next live herb order, but doesn't know if they are available right now.

When she calls me I'll post the outcome here.

I don't think they'll be available till May or June though and they couldn't be planted outside till late May anyway...unless our early spring comes back and stays.

If anyone wants to order herb seeds through a Canadian source, Richters has great variety and lots of exotic, hard to find herbs. Although I didn't see shiso in there, they seem to have everything else.

cm