We started this dish by taking long smells of the Rose Flower Water. It's scent was beautifully delicate, but wholly of lovely roses. It had a very clear perfume-y vibe to it as well, making it clear that a little would go a long way. The chef's backed up this theory stating that too much of the Rose Flower Water could turn the creme brulee from a beautiful delicacy to into an experience similar to drinking perfume-not pleasant. After we had each gotten a good feel for the flavor we were working with, Chef Chris took to the front to show us the nitty gritty of making creme brulee.


Once they were satisfied with the brulees, when they were set and there was no liquid spots remaining, they took them from the oven and placed them directly into the refrigerator to allow them to set fully. Luckily we had a delicious meal to enjoy while these set, so we went off to tackle that. When it was time, the chefs called us back to the kitchen to assist (yeah right) with the brulee process.


We headed back to the table after we were done with our fire play, and they served us the Creme Brulee's with two lovely shortbread cookies that Chef Michelle had enhanced with chopped rose leaves, and with two beautiful sugar crusted rose petals! I had thought of making sugar crusted something or other a few weeks back, and was astounded to learn how simple it really is. All that Chef Michelle had done was paint each petal with egg whites and then sprinkle granulated sugar over the top. Easy as pie! AND they looked beautiful-like snow covered rose petals. It was a gorgeous dessert.
It was more than just gorgeous though- it was delicious! The Creme Brulee
The Culinary Class at On The Marsh was one of the greatest experiences, not to mention surprises, that I have ever been a part of. Every person made you feel welcome and seemed to enjoy and appreciate every question that we had-no matter how silly. The conversation was easy and flowed, and I haven't learned so much in I don't know how long. I have to strongly recommend that if you are at all planning to be in the Kennebunkport, ME area- please see if there is available space in one of these classes. You will not regret it- or just go for dinner- I promise it will be incredible!
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