الثلاثاء، 22 مارس 2011

Bergamot / Bee Balm


Bergamot / Bee Balm.......................


Although limited in its culinary uses, provides a wonderful bergamot citrus-like flavor and fragrance of fruits and summer drinks and teas added. At a time when Indians used to season and preserve meat. At a time when it became popular as a substitute for tea in New England after the Boston Tea Party 1773rd

The flowers make an attractive garnish and can be crystallized. It is a western way, said
M. menthaefolia can be used such as oregano and fragrant flowers can be added to chili and salsa.

A Spanish botanist Dr. Nicholas Monardes, probably because of his call bergamot fragrance, similar to the small, bitter Italian Bergamot is. Bergamot oil, which is used in authentic Earl Grey tea is extracted from this plant.

The flowers may be scattered in salads and infused the leaves of simmering for 10 minutes in a pot email for more flavor. Put fresh leaf tea in China for an Earl Grey flavor in wine and cups of lemonade. Add sparingly to salads, stuffing, pork. Use for jams, jellies and bergamot milk, pour 1 cup boiling milk 1 tablespoon of dried or 3 tablespoons of crushed leaves, steep serve for 5 to 7 minutes and strain.

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