Thursday, May 30, 2013

Cherries

          The cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus , and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit).  The cherry fruits of commerce are usually obtained from a limited number of species, including especially cultivars of the sweet cherry, Prunus avium .  The name 'cherry' also refers to the cherry tree, and is sometimes applied to almonds and visually similar flowering trees in the genus Prunus , as in "ornamental cherry", "cherry blossom", etc. Wild cherry may refer to any of the cherry species growing outside of cultivation, although Prunus avium is often referred to specifically by the name "wild cherry" in the British Isles.
          Many cherries are members of the subgenus Cerasus , which is distinguished by having the flowers in small corymbs of several together (not singly, nor in racemes ), and by having smooth fruit with only a weak groove or none along one side.  The subgenus is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere , with two species in America, three in Europe, and the remainder in Asia. Other cherry fruits are members of subgenus Padus. Cherry trees with low exposure to light tend to have a bigger leaf size so they can intercept all light possible. Cherry trees with high exposure to light tend to have thicker leaves to concentrate light and have a higher photosynthetic capacity.
          Most eating cherries are derived from either Prunus avium, the sweet cherry (also called the wild cherry ), or from Prunus cerasus , the sour cherry.
          The native range of the sweet cherry extends through most of Europe,

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Carambola smoothie

Ingredient
   Carambola slices 40 g.
   Syrup 30 g.
   Salt 1 g. 
   Boiled water 200 g.

How do
          Wash thoroughly ripe Carambola to cut out the seeds sheep. then put the blender. fill infant. carefully blended syrup, salt. flavors taste like. if you want to keep drinking. heat to boiling for 3-5 minutes. fill bottle steam for 20-30 minutes, leave to cool. to lead carambola blonde. drinking and refreshing.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Carambola

           Carambola, also known as starfruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The fruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and parts of East Asia. The tree is also cultivated throughout non-indigenous tropical areas, such as in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States.
          The fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides (usually five, but can sometimes vary); in cross-section, it resembles a star, hence its name. The entire fruit is edible and is usually eaten out of hand. They may also be used in cooking, and can be made into relishes, preserves, and juice drinks.
          The original range of Averrhoa carambola is unknown. It is believed that it may have originated from Sri Lanka or Moluccas, Indonesia ; but has been cultivated in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia for hundreds of years. They remain a local favorite in those areas but have also recently gained popularity in parts of East Asia and Queensland , Australia ; as well as in the Pacific Islands, particularly Tahiti, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii, and Guam. They are cultivated commercially in India, Southeast Asia, southern China, Taiwan, and Florida. They are also grown in Nicaragua,

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Lemon grass water

Ingredient : ส่วนผสม
   Lemongrass 20 g.
   Syrup 15 g.
   Water 240 g.


How do
                    The grass, wash thoroughly. Cut into shorter pieces to break apart. Put a pot of boiling water until boiling lemon grass mixed with water until it is green. Wait so raised. Filter only lemon grass. Syrup. Seasonings to your taste.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Lemon grass

          Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus ) is a tropical grass that grows in dense clumps up to six feet high and equally as wide. Though it flourishes in tropical climates, lemongrass is cultivated in abundance in California. The sharp straplike leaves are about an inch wide and droop gracefully. The evergreen leaves are bright bluish-green and release a citrus aroma when crushed - it is the leaves that are used to extract lemongrass oil for medicine and perfumery. The lemony aroma from lemongrass comes from citral, an antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral essential oil; it is used to relieve stress, soothe aches and pains, as an insect repellent and deodorizer, and to treat disorders of the digestive tract. Small lemongrass plants can occasionally be found in the herb section of our local nurseries; though they often come in small two-inch pots, under ideal conditions the plant's clumping habit will quickly propagate sufficient stalks for your Thai recipes.
          Lemongrass is in the grass family (Poaceae) and is native to India and the nearby island of Sri Lanka. In Davis' subtropical climate, plants can be grown outdoors year 'round in areas of bright light, though they may scorch in full unprotected sun. Lemongrass prefers fertile loamy soil, but is tolerant of other soil types given sufficient moisture... this plant is somewhat drought intolerant, especially when planted in pots.