Edible Flowers (From Blog Gunther F. Fuchs)
- The Calendula (Calendula officinalis). The name "marigold" attributed to this plant and derived from the Latin "Calendae" highlights the perennial bloom, the flowers are used both fresh and dried (in soup), is known for its antiseptic and digestive properties. Its petals of yellow and orange, have a slightly spicy taste, are used in salads' s summer, pasta, rice in the rice. You can spice up with a few petals olive oil or vinegar.
- Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus): similar to peppermint flavor with a spicy aftertaste, is one of the most commonly used flowers in cooking, has a reasonable level of vitamin C. They are used to put in salads, fruit salads.
- Rose : has always been one of the flowers used in cooking. It 's easy to use because the taste is well suited to all types of dishes, even if its use is more common in confectionery .- Lavender: Used in small doses, its taste reminiscent of the flavor of rosemary. Used for dessert a few lavender flowers give a nice touch of color to creams and sorbets.
- The violet (purple with two petals): very fragrant has a reasonable content of provitamin A and vitamin C, this delicate flower is preferably consumed in salads. Its sweet taste is slightly bitter taste is suitable for pastry and confectionery, can be candy and sugar.
- Elder, is one of the most famous ancient plants, the flowers have properties useful in the case of raffeddore sweat, sore throat, just in Greece was considered to be the food of the gods, the flowers are used to decorate cakes, tarts, creams, puddings, syrups are made, but they also dipped in batter and fried, you make jam with plums and apples, spice and wine, but amnche cream and yoghurt with dried flowers.
Some of the edible flowers: Acacia , Orange, elderberry , Begonia, Snapdragon Borage, Broccoli , Calendula, Chamomile , Honeysuckle , Chervil, Dandelion , Fiordaliso Jasmine , Geranium, Gladiolus , Nasturtium, Rosa, Rosemary, Sage , Pansy , Zucchini
Sunday, May 17, 2009
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This month, the campaigns are full of edible herbs, add the plates protect and regenerate the whole body, starting from the gut.
A clean bowel is the basis for the health of the whole body: the excess meat, seasonings, fried, cheese, alcohol together with the stress weaken the functionality of the intestinal wall, increasing toxins. The herbs are associated with each other, provide fiber and vitamins that brighten the entire body.
In particular: the
Catalonia, the most famous of chicory, is rich in calcium, minerals, vitamin A, phosphorus and cellulose;
's sorrel : it is rich in vitamin C, used in spring salads, purifies the blood and protects the skin abscesses, dermatitis and is a true decongestant;
the thyme, fights the putrefaction of the stools and is a true antiseptic
the elder flowers (fresh or dried); eliminate toxins and release the kidneys, as diuretics. To understand what these flowers are valuable, just think that the bees collect pollen in the spring and that makes them immune to most bacteria;
the watercress leaves : diuretic, purify the liver and invigorate the nervous system. They are rich in vitamin C and beta carotene.
The "therapy" consists in the consumption of salads enriched with these herbs: their characteristics, in fact, tone and rebalance the whole body, protecting the immune system.
These vegetables should be eaten fresh or lightly cooked in water, never fried or cooked too long.
In this period, particularly sought after by Our grandmothers, for their health properties, were mint, poppy, thyme and cumin.
with mint leaves are preparing refreshing herbal tea, poppy seeds, used to garnish the bread, improve mood and sleep are better, the thymus, which is used to flavor salads, protection from the cold spring, the cumin, regulates the intestine and prevents bloating.
This month, the campaigns are full of edible herbs, add the plates protect and regenerate the whole body, starting from the gut.
A clean bowel is the basis for the health of the whole body: the excess meat, seasonings, fried, cheese, alcohol together with the stress weaken the functionality of the intestinal wall, increasing toxins. The herbs are associated with each other, provide fiber and vitamins that brighten the entire body.
In particular: the
Catalonia, the most famous of chicory, is rich in calcium, minerals, vitamin A, phosphorus and cellulose;
's sorrel : it is rich in vitamin C, used in spring salads, purifies the blood and protects the skin abscesses, dermatitis and is a true decongestant;
the thyme, fights the putrefaction of the stools and is a true antiseptic
the elder flowers (fresh or dried); eliminate toxins and release the kidneys, as diuretics. To understand what these flowers are valuable, just think that the bees collect pollen in the spring and that makes them immune to most bacteria;
the watercress leaves : diuretic, purify the liver and invigorate the nervous system. They are rich in vitamin C and beta carotene.
The "therapy" consists in the consumption of salads enriched with these herbs: their characteristics, in fact, tone and rebalance the whole body, protecting the immune system.
These vegetables should be eaten fresh or lightly cooked in water, never fried or cooked too long.
In this period, particularly sought after by Our grandmothers, for their health properties, were mint, poppy, thyme and cumin.
with mint leaves are preparing refreshing herbal tea, poppy seeds, used to garnish the bread, improve mood and sleep are better, the thymus, which is used to flavor salads, protection from the cold spring, the cumin, regulates the intestine and prevents bloating.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Study Group edible and medicinal herbs to the source of the River Walk
We're putting up a small group, led by experts, interested to learn more about herbs and plants in general. We want to gather in Countryside, timeliness and learn to recognize plants around us.
course take the opportunity to enjoy what nature has to offer, surrounded by some caciotta, a good glass of wine and desserts, prepared by us.
course take the opportunity to enjoy what nature has to offer, surrounded by some caciotta, a good glass of wine and desserts, prepared by us.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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Cremer and private visit to a rose garden
Sunday, May 10, 2009
A fabulous day in the park of Veii.
We perched on paths unknown, in an enchanted forest that seemed to be the setting of a fairy world.
seemed that, at any moment, should check elves and fairies.
not believe our eyes ...
.. we forgot for a few hours of the stress of modern life ..
children .. we're back ..
.. we have seen mysterious waterfall ..
.
trees and magic ...
... we tanned a bit ..
The rose garden of Stephanie ..
well prepared and our gracious guide, then, was really special, we sniff smelling of roses and our eyes are filled with colors never seen before. There were rare and unknown varieties of roses, old roses, roses in the "gas station", says ..
... Stefania.
old roses .. china ..
.. After completing the walk "official" a small group of us went for a picnic to the waterfalls of Mt Gelato
.. we put our tired feet wet in the icy water ..
.. and we have drawn the vital energy of the falls!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
A fabulous day in the park of Veii.
We perched on paths unknown, in an enchanted forest that seemed to be the setting of a fairy world.
seemed that, at any moment, should check elves and fairies.
not believe our eyes ...
.. we forgot for a few hours of the stress of modern life ..
children .. we're back ..
.. we have seen mysterious waterfall ..
.
trees and magic ...
... we tanned a bit ..
The rose garden of Stephanie ..
well prepared and our gracious guide, then, was really special, we sniff smelling of roses and our eyes are filled with colors never seen before. There were rare and unknown varieties of roses, old roses, roses in the "gas station", says ..
... Stefania.
old roses .. china ..
.. After completing the walk "official" a small group of us went for a picnic to the waterfalls of Mt Gelato
.. we put our tired feet wet in the icy water ..
.. and we have drawn the vital energy of the falls!
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