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open_sauces:silent_convivium [2013-12-12 17:39] – [Steamed garden] maja | open_sauces:silent_convivium [2013-12-13 09:05] – alkan | ||
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==== Energising Smoke ==== | ==== 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, | + | //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, |
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==== Tea sorbet ==== | ==== 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 | + | //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 |
* handful fresh or dried lemon balm (//Melissa officinalis// | * handful fresh or dried lemon balm (//Melissa officinalis// | ||
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==== Beetroot cocktail ==== | ==== Beetroot cocktail ==== | ||
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+ | //This cocktail looks like a thick red wine, but tastes earthy and bittersweet. The 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)// | //(Inspired by the 'Bax Beet Pinot' of the Tippling Club)// | ||
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==== Quark dumpling with smoked tomato jam ==== | ==== Quark dumpling with smoked tomato jam ==== | ||
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+ | //The crudeness of the traditional Balkan cheese dumpling in this dish is complemented by the smoothness and delicateness of a lightly smoked cream and the complexity of a smoked tomato sauce with a hint of the Orient.// | ||
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+ | ==== Smoke gradients with forest mushrooms ==== | ||
- | //For Smoke & Vapour | + | //So far we were cautious with the amount |
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- | * 2 egg yolks | + | |
- | * 2 teaspoons of salt | + | |
- | * 2 tablespoons sour cream | + | |
- | * 3 tablespoons semolina | + | |
- | * 5 tablespoons spelt flour | + | |
- | * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder | + | |
- | * 2 beaten egg-whites | + | |
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- | Mix all ingredients, | + | |
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- | ==== Smoke gradients with forest mushrooms ==== | + | |
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==== Green antioxidants ==== | ==== Green antioxidants ==== | ||
- | //(After so much smoke, an antioxidant palate bath is needed!)// | + | //After so much smoke, an antioxidant palate bath was needed. We chose parsley for its garlic-neutralising power, celery for its calorie-devouring potential and an astringent apple to awaken the digestive system. The intensely green colour of the juice was meant to refresh the eyes.// |
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- | * 5 apples | + | * 5 astringent old growth |
* 12 celery sticks (about 20cm long) | * 12 celery sticks (about 20cm long) | ||
* a splash of lemon juice (to prevent oxidising) | * a splash of lemon juice (to prevent oxidising) |