Bergamot

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I was today years old when I learned that bergamot is a citrus!

My daughter visited us this weekend. Every time she comes over I do my best to make her visit eventful and unforgettable. I have a list of todos and fill it with new interesting locations - beautiful viewpoints, historical landmarks, charming cafes with the food she likes, and just funny places. But she always comes just for 2 days - coming on Saturday morning and leaving on Sunday evening. My always-so-busy little sunshine.


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This weekend was supposed to be different. She was going to come on Friday and stay for 3 days! I was thrilled and so much looked forward to it. But she got sick at the very last moment. She felt so bad that she went to see a doctor - this happens when things are bad. The doctor prescribed her injections and pills, and she felt a little better the next day. So she took the night train and came to see us! She wanted to catch up with Nick her stepfather while he was in Kyiv. And me of course 😊 but I will not go anywhere.

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We strolled around the town as usual, and I was going to show her a popular rooftop cafe with a lovely summer terrace overlooking the city center but it was crowded and we didn't like the idea of standing in the line. So we went to a familiar place with one of the best desserts I ever tasted.

Citrus Flower

We were advised to try a new menu item released on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the cafe - the Cirtus Flower. This cake combines the flavors of several citrus fruits, which blooms look like this white flower, but the taste is different. 5 petals each with a different citrus taste in total.

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We asked them to pack the cakes for us, and they gave us a paper flower-hint with a description of which citrus is in which petal. The largest grapefruit petal served as the beginning. The rest were Yuzu or Japanese citron, Lime, Kalamansi Mandarin and ... Bergamot. What?? Bergamot? What it has to do with citruses? Isn't it a ... herb?

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We were all greatly surprised. But Google confirmed that it is a citrus.😅

I love tea with bergamot and this is the only usage that I am aware of. Probably, this makes me think that it is a herb all my life.

Bergamot is rarely used in a raw form because its peel and pulp contain a large amount of essential oils. The latter makes it popular in aromatherapy and cosmetology. But not only that. In France, Italy and Turkey, traditional marmalade is made from bergamot. In cooking, its essence is used as a flavoring and spice.

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I wonder - did you know?

And what is your favorite citrus?


Looking forward to your comments 🙂

Cheers,
@zirochka

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I didn't know! I thought it was a herb, too. It can sometimes be too overpowering in tea.

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It can sometimes be too overpowering in tea.

Indeed. I especially like tea with bergamot after fat meal. Also it was my salvation from the morning sickness when I was plegnant 😊

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Bergamot is a type of orange. An oil extracted from the skin is what gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor.

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Mandarinot are favourable

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Thank you!
For me, Kalamansi Mandarin and Bergamot were the best.

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Btw you and your daughter looks like sisters. I know its the oldest comoliment ever but in this case its true

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That citrus flower dessert is too pretty to eat and a very creative culinary idea having each petal a different flavor!
Which petals were yours and your daughter's favorites?

Anything with bergamot is my number one go-to scent in aromatherapy candles and I can distinguish it without reading the label.

Much love! 💕 @zirochka

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Which petals were yours and your daughter's favorites?

Kalamati Mandarin and Bergamot were 2 winners for us 🥰 My 3rd place goes to Yuzu. It was the second time I taste it and it's delisious. But bergamot was an absolute taste winner and the discovery of the day 😄

Sending you my warmest !HUG 💛

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Have you heard of "calamasi"? That is my favorite citrus. In fact, I happened to stumble upon one in Home Depot, and I bought it!
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I hope you are fine, @zirochka ! I continue to pray for you!
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Yes if you mean calamasi mandarin, it was among 5 falours, I tasted it for the first time and I love it! Never heard of it vefore though.

Your calamasi is pretty tall. Do you think it will bear fruits?

We are fine, dear @silversaver888 . Except for the yesterday night which was very scary, a terrible thunderstorm and sounds of air defence all together for 2 hours😨. But today we had a quiet night in Kyiv, thanks to our defenders and all who send help and prayers.

Thank you so much for your kind words 💛

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I was born and raised surrounded by citrus groves, I love them all. But I have a special weakness for mandarins.

That dessert has left me with an appetite 😉😊.

Greetings from Havana 🙏

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You have a lot of choice ☺️

Havana makes my heart beat faster. Long ago my hubby and I was dreaming about visiting Cuba one day.
Sending you the warmest greetings from Ukraine!

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The Citrus Flower cake sounds amazing – I’ve never heard of something like that.🤩🤩🤩🤩

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