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Flower plate, or Flowers in cooking
Flowers can serve not only as a room decoration or birthday present. Some of the flowers are often used as an exquisite addition to the dish. Even in ancient countries (Egypt, Rome, Greece), petals were added to food. Now dishes with the addition of flowers are found in the national cuisine of any corner of the earth. Gourmet treats can be tasted in Europe, Asia, Australia. The most popular flowers used as spices are cloves, lavender, etc. But sometimes there are more unusual ingredients.
Capers
Capers, like olives with a ponytail or exotic berries, are unopened buds of a caper. The first dishes with their use were invented by the ancient Greeks and Arabs. But for them it was more likely a cure than a treat: then they could not get rid of the bitterness of these buds. Continue reading
The most beautiful flower valleys of the world
The multi-colored sea of flowers swaying in the wind, high mountains, bright sun – the flower valleys are truly impressive. Huge placers of fragrant plants are found in almost every country: Ukraine, Bulgaria, India, France, Holland. Many tourists want to admire such beauty and feel like in a fairy tale. In this article, we will look at the most beautiful and stunning imagination flower valleys.
The unique color palette, heady floral aroma – attributes of any flower valley
Bulgaria. Valley of roses
In the foothills near the Bulgarian city of Kazanlak, starting from the XVIII century, a fragrant damask rose is grown. The rose brought from Syria subsequently became a symbol of Bulgaria. Thanks to its chic aroma, the flower is used as a raw material for essential oil, which is considered the best in the world. Roses bloom here from May to July, and in the middle of May, a festival dedicated to the rose is held. It begins with a ritual gathering of petals, and ends with the choice of a new Queen of the Rose. Continue reading
Flowers on the festive table
Flowers are the best decoration created by nature. Using compositions of roses, lilies, tulips and other flowers is appropriate for any occasion. The original floral design of the table will create an atmosphere of celebration and give completeness to the serving.
For decor, you can use lush bouquets, and spectacular compositions. Suitable for creating festive and freestanding flowers. And you can take not only whole buds, but also fallen petals, leaves with branches, dried flowers, herbs.
A bouquet of flowers on the festive table can become the center of the composition when serving items are placed around it. Continue reading
