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open_sauces:silent_convivium [2013-12-12 17:52] – [Green antioxidants] majaopen_sauces:silent_convivium [2020-06-06 12:00] – old revision restored (2013-12-13 09:05) nik
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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, allowing the guests to sit at the table and see each other with fresh eyes.//+//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, stimulating 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. Light one stick of [[http://www.cieldazur.fr/fr/plantes/gamme_comp.php?cat=12#Citronnelle|Citronelle incense]] a few minutes before guests arrive.
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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 course.//+//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 courses.//
  
   * handful fresh or dried lemon balm (//Melissa officinalis//) leaves   * handful fresh or dried lemon balm (//Melissa officinalis//) leaves
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 ==== Beetroot cocktail ==== ==== Beetroot cocktail ====
  
-//This cocktail looks like a thick red wine, but tastes earthy and bitter-sweetIt's optical illusion surprises the taste buds and complements the sweetness and graininess of the vegetable garden.//+//This cocktail looks like a thick red wine, but tastes earthy and bittersweetThe 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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 ==== Smoke gradients with forest mushrooms ==== ==== Smoke gradients with forest mushrooms ====
  
-//So far we have been cautious with the amount of smoke we served to the guests. In this dish we let ourselves go. Four different types of wood and smoking techniques were used to create this dish, designed especially for smoke affectionados.// +//So far we were cautious with the amount of 'smokewe served to guests. In this dish we let ourselves go. Four different types of wood and smoking techniques were used to create this dish, designed especially for smoke aficionados.// 
  
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 ==== Green antioxidants ==== ==== Green antioxidants ====
  
-//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.//+//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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