tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post2224065815905759414..comments2024-03-29T05:13:21.130+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: A Taste of BergamotPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-23331837919578115222010-03-26T18:37:08.495+00:002010-03-26T18:37:08.495+00:00Late in responding but thank you! :DLate in responding but thank you! :DPerfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50860608299724820112010-02-16T20:08:40.382+00:002010-02-16T20:08:40.382+00:00We have linked this post of yours to ours regardin...We have linked this post of yours to ours regarding the origins of citrus fruits.<br /><br />Most lovely, fragrant blog !IWCP Gardening Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196700529754075063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-76382257791618562902009-05-04T10:43:00.000+01:002009-05-04T10:43:00.000+01:00Hi Ines again!
Thank you for the teran info. Now ...Hi Ines again!<br /><br />Thank you for the teran info. Now I am more intrigued than ever! Dry and tannic sounds like it's worth exploring. I guess the heavy smell has to do with the tannins, I have noticed that with the Xinomauro grape variety which I realise is quite prevalent in the Balkans.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-29120504911545139332009-05-04T09:45:00.000+01:002009-05-04T09:45:00.000+01:00I'm late with the reply on teran. The thing is, it...I'm late with the reply on teran. The thing is, it is very common here to be able to get homemade variants of both wine and rakija, because everyone knows someone who has something good to sell. Sometimes not so good, but not often. :) Anyway, a good teran has a bit heavy taste (maybe more so because it also smells heavy), dry and tannic and the smell is something I can't associate with any otherIneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-46978668278617763162009-05-01T13:14:00.000+01:002009-05-01T13:14:00.000+01:00Late to the party on this one, dear E, but as ever...Late to the party on this one, dear E, but as ever a delightful article.<br /><br />I have to tell you that Laduree have brought out a "Limited Edition" (yes, even patissiers do this) macaroon in bergamot flavour, and both the colour and the flavour are heavenly!Fiordiliginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-3704031617081789392009-04-30T21:53:00.000+01:002009-04-30T21:53:00.000+01:00Oh and Ines, I forgot to say: you're supposed to o...Oh and Ines, I forgot to say: you're supposed to only put rolls of the cut, sliced peel in the bottle with the alcoholic drink, not the fruit itself as it would ruin the drink with its intense bitterness.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-74469961377033402462009-04-30T13:47:00.000+01:002009-04-30T13:47:00.000+01:00Ines,
I haven't tried Slivovica with pits, althou...Ines,<br /><br />I haven't tried Slivovica with pits, although my experiences are not with homemade drinks, but bought at the store. (not that I would be adverse to homemade, I should be so lucky!) Istria indeed has a fabulous cuisine, glad you brought this into the discussion. :-))<br /><br />So how is teran? I haven't tried that! Is it full-bodied, dry, tannic, balanced, sweeter?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-76175524214166318282009-04-30T12:54:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:54:00.000+01:00ooh, I love becherovka but slivovica needs to be d...ooh, I love becherovka but slivovica needs to be done without the pits (sometimes people here are lazy and do not take them out), then it's good. I don't know if you've been to Croatia already, but if you ever visit, depending on where you go, you have a whole assortment of different types of rakija. Personally, I think the best can be found in Istria, together with a number of fabulous dishes. :Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-41815054261146781312009-04-30T12:50:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:50:00.000+01:00Audit,
perfect description! Lady Grey is..girlish...Audit,<br /><br />perfect description! Lady Grey is..girlish! I can well see it at a picnic. <br />I am very much interested in Southeastern varieties, as they're not so popular as the Assam, Ceylon and Chinese varieties. It's like wines, every region has their own peculiarities. If you have any special brand to rec, I'm all ears.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85234731592280728782009-04-30T12:48:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:48:00.000+01:00Hi D!
Yes, great idea! I don't know how it could ...Hi D!<br /><br />Yes, great idea! I don't know how it could be put to action, but if I find out I will let you know. <br />(ευχαριστώ για το mail, δεν μπόρεσα να απαντήσω εκτενώς, αλλά αν μάθω κάτι θα ενημερώσω άμεσα!!)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-49950141179999127192009-04-30T12:47:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:47:00.000+01:00Hello Ines,
brilliant addition: yes, it's the sam...Hello Ines,<br /><br />brilliant addition: yes, it's the same with rakija! It's the second fermentation of the grapes (στεμφυλα and pits) after the one for wine. (same as brandy, only they remove them before they give colour to the juice).<br /><br />Do you like Slivovitza and Becherovka? I ADORE them!!! Such complex herbal aroma.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-51871728532504689272009-04-30T12:43:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:43:00.000+01:00P,
another one who likes to drink it iced as well...P,<br /><br />another one who likes to drink it iced as well! Thanks for the wonderful suggestion of adding mint too. I bet it should taste lovely. (I like to add mint to my vanilla ice-cream or a clear sorbet such as champagne, a couple of fresh leaves on the top gives a wonderful aroma). <br /><br />It's quite perplexing why California isn't growing bergamots. They'd probably "catch" quite wellPerfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-68202885794985151982009-04-30T12:39:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:39:00.000+01:00Rox,
thank you! We share the love obviously. I th...Rox,<br /><br />thank you! We share the love obviously. I think you should definitely try the Spoonful Treat, it's very aromatic and easy to make (it just takes tiiiime to change the water so many times). <br />Basically locally we make almost every fruit in a similar dessert and they're truly delicious. Sour Cherry is my favourite, I should send you some over to try it out and post a recipe in Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-63455245108563204562009-04-30T12:37:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:37:00.000+01:00Ooops, and I forgot: indeed how CARELESS and IRRES...Ooops, and I forgot: indeed how CARELESS and IRRESPONSIBLE of me to suggest using bergamot! Anyway, if I am living proof it doesn't kill, I can vouch for consuming lots of it throughout my life....<br />:-))Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52164567316782295272009-04-30T12:36:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:36:00.000+01:00Thank you Alyssa and thank you for your linkage as...Thank you Alyssa and thank you for your linkage as well. <br /><br />Hoodoo is quite interesting from its own angle, one might choose to believe or not, but investigating is surely interesting! Are you familiar with <A HREF="http://www.yronwode.com/catherine.html" REL="nofollow">this writer/investigator/composer, Catherine Yronwode?</A>She recommends bergamot mint for drawing in a new lover :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-8980274336411189422009-04-30T12:14:00.000+01:002009-04-30T12:14:00.000+01:00Jen,
you should definitely try it again iced for ...Jen,<br /><br />you should definitely try it again iced for summer. Very refreshing!<br />You recipe with thyme and honey sound delectable. Or thyme honey, even better!! ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-86767608457455152212009-04-30T11:50:00.000+01:002009-04-30T11:50:00.000+01:00"Consortium of labdanum from cistus creticus" Nice..."Consortium of labdanum from cistus creticus" Nice Idea?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18044152800658687462009-04-30T11:46:00.000+01:002009-04-30T11:46:00.000+01:00Bergamot belong to Chypre Perfume.Bergamot belong to Chypre Perfume.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-10455450963992098562009-04-30T11:21:00.000+01:002009-04-30T11:21:00.000+01:00As a tea lover, it was only a matter of time befor...As a tea lover, it was only a matter of time before I sampled Earl Grey and Lady Grey teas. I now love them both! I keep a box of Earl Grey in my office desk, along with a box of green tea, green tea with jasmine and black Mayang tea from Sarawak (the state in Malaysia I am originally from). Lady Grey is more a picnic in the park type of tea, it's a lovely brew over a chat with the girls.Audit Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951918871940278111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50482991498641261522009-04-30T09:32:00.000+01:002009-04-30T09:32:00.000+01:00Love the recipe for Bergamot sweet - definitely de...Love the recipe for Bergamot sweet - definitely deserves to be tried. <br />Is local raki you mentioned made from grapes (usually after the grapes are first pressed for wine)? Because we call it rakija here (and my favorite is made with herbs but the idea with bergamot is intriguing although I must admit I'm not sure if you're supposed to put the peel in it or the fruit?Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-36789245905051597182009-04-30T00:10:00.000+01:002009-04-30T00:10:00.000+01:00I have found that mint makes a great addition to i...I have found that mint makes a great addition to iced Earl Grey tea. ( Here in the South we drink iced tea by the gallon.) I have a mint patch, so take a handful of fresh leaves and stems, crush them a little, then add them to the dried leaves of the Earl Gray. Pour boiling water over the mixture and letting it steep. <br /><br />Earl Grey makes great iced tea by itself, of course. <br /><br />Olfactahttp://olfactarama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-54319979601048985672009-04-29T21:24:00.000+01:002009-04-29T21:24:00.000+01:00Bergamot, my fave!! Love this post, in fact I can ...Bergamot, my fave!! Love this post, in fact I can smell bergamot as I read it. Thank you for the Bergamot Spoonful Treat, I definitely want to try this out. Now....where to get some fresh bergamots in Los Angeles, hmmmm?Illuminated Perfumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774665887359640600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90298334615130914892009-04-29T19:28:00.000+01:002009-04-29T19:28:00.000+01:00What a lovely post. I am particularly intersted in...What a lovely post. I am particularly intersted in the connections to Hoodoo.<br /><br />But--dear Helg--what are you thinking, recommending this dangerous fruit to your poor, defenseless readers? Imagine the rashes! The lawsuits! Horrors!<br /><br />;-)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651065872724626149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-29397810803799821752009-04-29T17:05:00.000+01:002009-04-29T17:05:00.000+01:00I remember when I was younger I used to always dri...I remember when I was younger I used to always drink Earl Grey, but it has been awhile since I had a really good Earl Grey. But my favorite thing for it is creating a tisane of it with thyme and honey and trust me it will take away an upset stomach.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095625947716520270noreply@blogger.com