Friday, October 24, 2008

Rose Petals


I had some roses which were withering and decided to pluck the petals and preserve it for later use like potpourri, or use it as floating petals in a glass bowl with a candle as a centrepiece on my dining table. Was wondering what else I could do with the petals when I recalled reading somewhere that flowers can be added to food recipes. So tried searching for some recipes online when I came across a recipe for rose petals ice-cream.
Here's the link:
http://www.gelskitchen.com/blogs/gelscorner/archives/2008/03/rose_petal_ice.html
I also came across several other ways rose petals can be used. Crush it, blend it to make rose beads; crystalise rose petals for use on wedding cakes.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Fruits of the garden


All of us know that fruits and vegetables have abundant vitamins that is crucial for us. I was trying to find out which fruits contain a good source of Folate (Vitamin B9) which is important for women trying to conceive. Folic acid is vital for proper cell growth and development of the embryo. That is why it is important for a woman to have enough folate/folic acid in her body both before and during pregnancy. I found it in the website:
http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitamins-nutrition-chart.html

Vitamin B9 is found in:
Kiwi
Blackberries
Tomatoes
Orange
Strawberry
Bananas
Cantaloupe

It is also contained in some vegetables & nuts. Do take a look at the website for more vitamin B9 sources.