The First Jasmines Ah, these jasmines, these white jasmines!I seem to remember the first day when I filled my handswith these jasmines, these white jasmines. I have loved the sunlight, the sky and the green earth;I have heard the liquid...
May 2006 Archives
Perfume Review & Musings: Eau de Patou by Patou, plus Mother's Day Perfume Giveaway
The other day, while trying to conjure up the memory of some of my best-loved hot-weather fragrances of the past, I suddenly remembered Eau de Patou by Patou. How could I have forgotten it, neglected it? It is one...
Fragrant Recipe: Violet Lavender Sorbet
As a follow-up to yesterday's post, I'm proposing the recipe of a Violet Lavender Sorbet made with real flowers. The source is Edible Flowers -- Desserts and Drinks by Cathy Wilkinson Barash. Book is available here from Amazon.com. The...
Fragrant Shopping: Flower-Scented Syrups by Monin
The house of Monin, world-famous for its high quality flavored syrups and extensive selection, of sometimes, unusual fragrances for the palate such as pistachio or roasted chestnut syrups, has developed a line of gourmet syrups composed of flower scents...