Hibiscus
From God's Banquet Table
This is a lovely
annual flower with beautiful red flowers, commonly grown
in flower gardens or indoor pots. The flowers are not
just for ascetic pleasure, but have amazing flavoring
qualities. In Africa, Karkade is the name given to a
delicious hibiscus punch. It is also a great
contribution to the popular rosehip tea giving it a
lemony flavor and lovely red color.
Here’s a recipe of the popular
African hibiscus punch.
2 heaping tsp. hibiscus flowers
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon small piece of vanilla pod
2 cloves
Add to boiling water and allow to steep
for 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Can be
served hot or cold.
There are endless varieties of fruits, vegetables,
grains, legumes and seeds. On top of all these wonderful
foods, God has supplied herbs and spices, tools to allow
us to express creativity, aroma and flavor.
The quiet gentle flavor of chamomile, or the blaring
overpowering shouts of cayenne. The sweetness of
cinnamon and bitterness of hops. The sharp bite of
horseradish and refreshing lift of mint. None of these
flavors are by accident. Each one was carefully thought
out and purposely created for our blessing and
enjoyment. |
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