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--- open_sauces:silent_convivium [2013-12-09 14:32] – alkan
+++ open_sauces:silent_convivium [2013-12-12 17:41] – [Beetroot cocktail] maja
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 ==== Energising Smoke ====
+//After the contemplative atmosphere of the Solitary Immersion, we diffused an uplifting fragrance in the air, literally and figuratively lightening the atmosphere. Citronella activates the senses and combats fatigue, allowing the guests to sit at the table and see each other with fresh eyes.//
 Light one stick of [[http://www.cieldazur.fr/fr/plantes/gamme_comp.php?cat=12#Citronnelle|Citronelle incense]] a few minutes before guests arrive.
 ==== Tea sorbet ====
+//Sorbet is a traditional palate cleanser, as it refreshes the mouth and removes lingering flavours. It tastes clean and bright, and the cold slightly numbs the taste buds into forgetting the intensity of the previous course.//
   * handful fresh or dried lemon balm (//Melissa officinalis//) leaves
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 ==== Steamed garden ====
-//(Inspired by the 'Vegetables Under the Garden' of the Tippling Club and the 'Vegetable Field' of Noma, 'Yellow Beet in Salt Crust' of In de Wulf and 'Mushroom Dirt' of Martha Stewart)//
+//The garden was one of the most complex and playful dishes to prepare, but its taste was light and uncomplicated, accentuating the colour, deliciousness and diversity of seasonal root vegetables.//
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+//(Inspired by the 'Vegetables Under the Garden' of the Tippling Club and the 'Vegetable Field' of Noma, 'Yellow Beet in Salt Crust' of In de Wulf and 'Mushroom Dirt' of Martha Stewart)//
 //Garden vegetables ('compost')//
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 ==== Beetroot cocktail ====
+//This cocktail looks like a thick red wine, but tastes earthy and bitter-sweet. It's optical illusion surprises the taste buds and complements the sweetness and graininess of the vegetable garden.//
 //(Inspired by the 'Bax Beet Pinot' of the Tippling Club)//