… An edible orchid in an ice sphere adorns a cocktail from chef Daniel Boulud, marthastewart.com Why, yes, that's an orchid in my cocktail Noted French chef Daniel Boulud paired with a mixologist to come up with a white cosmopolitan recipe that calls for elderflower liqueur and a frozen orchid sphere. …
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… in the genus Orchis . Dried and powdered, the resulting flour is combined in a drink mix with other ingredients, much as hot chocolate or chai spices would be: sugar, cornstarch, … too: mix 1½ tablespoons of powdered salep into 6 ounces of steamed or boiling milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve in small cups. Our lesson in salep came from the one person who had not only … America; it arrived here courtesy of Ayse’s mother, Figen Ormancioglu, who kindly brought it with her on a recent visit. (The family surname translates as “son of the forester”—Ayse’s love …
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… Take a break from the news and ease your stress with soothing plants that bring calm, comfort, and peace of mind. These plants are said to have … oil is said to have calming properties. It is a popular herbal tea that is said to help with digestion, insomnia, and the common cold. Its fragrant white flowers with a yellow disk in the center make a great addition to your home garden. Gardenia Nothing …
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… to reach maturity. Harvested parsnips Just harvested parsnips! A gardener’s patience with parsnips really pays off in the kitchen. How can you serve parsnips? In a bowl of parsnip soup In a roasted root vegetable side dish As a snack of parsnip “fries,” brushed with coconut oil, sprinkled with salt, and baked in the oven As a secret ingredient in mashed potatoes Or as my chef-friend …
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… Choose the plants: Use small starter plants; 3-inch or 4-inch pots work best. Choose plants with the same general light and water requirements. Using seasonal flowering plants or … poinsettias for the holidays—and change them out throughout the year: replace your poinsettia with a flowering primrose or bulbs in the spring. Dish garden themes: Be different! Try a cactus … bulb garden, flowering annuals, African violets, or herb garden. Or try to spruce it up with special decorations for a holiday or event. Planting and design: Always use a …
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… is an almost black-purple color, enhanced in autumn by numerous sprays of teeny white daisies with pinkish-purple centers. A location in full sun or partial sun will produce the darkest … is to plant it in front of Blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) or any other shrub with amazing fall color. “Lady in Black” also happens to be the popular name for a mournful soul … fort during the Civil War. On a stormy night in January, she rowed across the freezing water with nothing more than a pickax and an old pistol. She chopped off her hair and disguised herself …
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… Garden horticulturist Tom Weaver recently moved to Minnesota to start a new chapter. Along with his husband and dog, he brought his plant family, a love he has nurtured since childhood. … thriving plant collection? As I prepared for my own move (only a few blocks away), I sat down with Weaver to learn how to make the transition happy and healthy for my green, leafy friends. … can easily chop a leaf off and root it without really having to think about it.” Pack plants with care Make sure plants are packed snugly in boxes so they don’t move and break. Weaver …
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… I taught a fall cornucopia class at the Garden, and I had the pleasure of appearing on WGN-TV with tips for making an edible fruit-and-vegetable cornucopia. This week, I thought I’d share a … artichoke, green apples, stems of hypericum, a small bunch of long-stemmed mums, sunflowers with long stems, baby corn, dried yarrow, sweetgum leaves on a twig with seedpods, and a variety of nuts. For an edible cornucopia, your ingredient list might be: an …
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… Botanic Garden, offers a step-by-step guide to creating a one-of-a-kind terrarium filled with your favorite plants and personal touches. Let’s build the layers (from the bottom up) … most humidity. Open containers also work, but will require more frequent watering. 1. Start with a layer of coarse sand or pebbles, usually no more than 2 inches deep. 2. Cut a sheet of … soil. 5. Select small plants that are suited to your light conditions. Add a mixture of plants with small or large leaves, short and tall in height, and other variations. Add color, either …
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… Construction paper Dried herbs and spices, whole or ground Salt and water in a small dish, with a paint brush Markers, crayons, or colored pencils Work over a large paper towel or mat, … messy! Fold a piece of stiff paper (construction paper or card stock) in half. Draw a design with glue on the front of the card. Try to use glue sparingly, because the paper will warp if the … buttons. One of my daughters combined different herbs to make this wreath, and decorated it with dots of cinnamon, whole cloves, and a bay leaf and paprika bow. Dried herbs are all slightly …
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