1 Vocational High School of Tourism "Dr. Vassil Beron"Organic and healthy food in Europe Vocational High School of Tourism "Dr. Vassil Beron" Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria
2 ROSES
3 THE ROSE The Rose (Rosa) is a flowering plant, part of the Rosacea family (Rosacea). It includes varieties of shrubs and crawlers mainly found in Asia and to a lesser extent in Europe, South America, and northwestern Africa. Many species and hybrids are grown as ornamental plants worldwide. Roses are also grown as aromatic plants.
4 The history of rose productionIt is believed that the cultivation of roses for rose water and later for rose oil has begun in India and Egypt. With the movement of Turks and Arabs in the 9th century it is brought to Persia and Tunisia.
5 The trade of rose oil in EuropeTrade with rose oil in Europe started in the 16th century and the first evidence of rose plants on our lands is from the 17th century - around Edirne. Within the boundaries of present-day Bulgaria the first documentary evidence is from 1712 in the village of Voynyagovo, Karlovo.
6 Rose oil Rose oil is a product of roses, obtained by the double distillation of different kinds of roses - Rosa damascena, sempervirens, moschata, centifolia and other grown in Europe, Asia and Africa
7 To extract 1 kg of rose oil it takes about five tons of rosesTo extract 1 kg of rose oil it takes about five tons of roses. The picking of delicate pink flowers goes from 3-4 am and lasts till 9-10 am. This is the time when the rose can preserve the most precious ingredients - geraniol, eugenol, farnesol.
8 Celebrating the rose The holiday was first celebrated in Traditionally held during the first weekend of June.
9 Rose water Rose water is a natural product that is produced by distilling the flowers of the Damascena oil rose. Thanks to the rose oil dissolved in it, it acts disinfectant and antibacterial, soothes the skin in case of rashes, allergies and skin irritations.
10 Bulgarian rose in perfumeryIt is a well known fact that the Bulgarian rose oil (acquired by Rosa damascena) is of the highest quality among other rose oils, making it a preferred ingredient for many famous perfume brands like Christian Dior, Givenchy, Lancôme, Bvlgari, Chanel, Elizabeth Arden, Kenzo, Paco Rabanne, Estee Lauder and other.
11 In symbolism of flowers roses say more than we ourselves dare.Symbolism of Roses In symbolism of flowers roses say more than we ourselves dare. A beautiful bouquet can change the atmosphere in a room and bring about positive emotions, moreover it carries a message of words unspoken.
12 The red rose The Red rose is the preserved symbol of love, it is given only when we want to say "I love you" and in no other occasion. It is important whether a fully blooming flower or a bud is given. The bud of a red rose also means strong feelings, which must be kept a secret.
13 The white rose The White rose symbolizes loyalty and purity, it says "trust me."
14 The yellow rose The yellow rose, which is often considered a message of hatred actually speaks about friendship. A slightly open yellow rose asks "Do you still love me" and the importance of a completely blooming yellow rose is "Please come back“.
15 The pink rose The Pink rose is a symbol of happiness and complete pleasure, but also carries a message of love and mystery and admits "My heart belongs to you." A slightly open pink rose says that love is true. Fully blooming, the flower says "Believe in what I say and do."
16 White and red roses The combination of red and white roses means "close forever." Probably that’s the symbolism in the funeral ceremonies, when the leaves of these roses are scattered around the grave of the deceased to send the message that this man will remain in our hearts forever.
17 The rose is the symbol of Bulgaria
18 RECIPES WITH BULGARIAN ROSEThe use of the rose dates back before Roman times, but the method of steam distillation is first introduced by the Arab physician Avicenna in the 10th century.
19 Rose jam Necessary productsrose petals – 4 full cups of oil rose petals sugar - 4 cups water - 1 and 1/2 cup rose water - 1/2 cup lemon juice - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed citric acid- 1 tsp for 1 kg of sugar
20 Turkish delight Necessary products Corn flour - 5 tablespoonswater - 1/2 cup hot+ 1/2 cup cold sugar - 2 cups Orange juice - 1/2 cup rose water - 1 tsp nuts - 2 cups optional sugar - icing
21 malebi Necessary products Milk - 1 liter water - 1 lstarch g Natural sugar gr rose water - 50 ml Fruit syrup ml (raspberry, cherry, strawberry)
22 Chicken Oriental Necessary products Chicken - 1 pc. Honey - 2 tsp.rosewater - 1 tsp. cardamom - grinded 1tsp. lemon juice - 1 tsp. oil – 1 tsp. salt - 1/2. tsp. almonds - 30 gr. chili – 1 tsp
23 Cooked wheat (Ashura) Necessary products Hulled wheat - 200 gsugar gr walnuts - 50 gr raisins – 50 gr rose water - 10 ml cinnamon - 3 gr starch – 15 gr (3 tsp)
24 Grunt- Halva Necessary products flour - 480 gr sugar - 240 grwater ml oil ml rose water - 12 ml
25 BAKLAVA rolls Necessary products pastry - 7 leaveswalnuts g ground Butter g sugar grams lemon - 1 pc. rind cinnamon - 1/2 tsp Vanilla powder - 2 pcs. For the syrup water ml sugar kg lemon - 1 tsp juice rose water - 2 tsp Vanilla powder - 1pc
26 sweets Necessary products Fine oatmeal- ¾ cup Coconut- ¾ finely groundAlmonds- 4 tsp Goji Berry- 4tsp Lemon -3 pcs Rose water-2 tsp Mahlab-1tsp Coconut butter-100gr Grated coconut -100gr
27 Gyulovitsa /rose brandy/Gyulovitsa is a traditional Bulgarian brandy, which is destilled in the areas around Karlovo and Kazanlak. To make rose brandy you will need lots of petals of oil, aromatic rose.
28 The amount is approximately a regular household bucket, not less than 10 liters. Put in the collected leaves. Separately, in a 100 liter keg 40 kg of sugar is disolved in 40 liters of water. Mix and pour 3 bottles of wine vinegar. To accelerate the fermentation process add 3 molds of yeast dissolved separately in 2 liters of water. The mixture is stirred vigorously.
29 Then put the petals of roses, which you have previously cleaned and washed with cold water. It is stirred and allowed to ferment for two weeks.
30 In Kazanlak region rose brandy is also turned into liqueurIn Kazanlak region rose brandy is also turned into liqueur. 200 gr of rose petals are placed in a 5-liter jar. It is topped up by 3 liters of fresh /odourless/ brandy. The jar is sealed and left for a week. During these seven days at least once a day the jar is shaken.
31 When it's ready, the rose petals are pressed in a gauzeWhen it's ready, the rose petals are pressed in a gauze. This is poured into glass bottles which are capped and arranged horizontally in a cool place. In a month’s time the beverage is ready for consumption.
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