balckberries and it..........

Overview

 Blackberries are used in recipes, but the berries and other parts of the plant have been used in other places besides the kitchen. Throughout history, the blackberry has had significance in medicine and has been used in many ways. Almost every corner of the earth has a blackberry species that has adapted to its specific climate and conditions.

Origin

It is hard to trace the exact origin since blackberries proliferate all over the globe, but it is likely the first were in Asia, North or South America or in Europe. Greeks and Romans used blackberries in medicine, and Native Americans used them for food, medicine and to dye animal skins. Blackberries are also known as bramble, brummel, brambleberry and bly.

General History

The formal name of the blackberry is Rubus fructicosus, and there are more than 40 species. Blackberries were always considered wild, so in the early days they were not cultivated. Those who wanted the berries would travel to where a bush was growing and gather them. Development of the blackberry is relatively modern and was done mostly in America. Judge Logan began to breed blackberries in California and introduced loganberries, a relative of blackberries, in 1880. Identifying species is difficult because so many types of blackberry plants have crossbred by themselves. Luther Burbank attempted to develop a thorn less berry in 1921, but the flavor lacked. Recently the Triple Crown berry was introduced and is a good-tasting, thorn less berry.

Medicinal History

Blackberry has been used to treat bowel problems and fever for more than 2,000 years. The berry was not often used in medicinal applications but the root, bark and leaf was. They were boiled in water and given as medicine for whooping cough. Other illnesses thought to be cured by blackberry were bites from venomous creatures, boils and sore throats. In 1771, it was documented that blackberry decoctions would cure ulcers.

Culinary History

Blackberries taste good and have been used to make all kinds of sweets or eaten plain for centuries. In 1696, the London Pharmacopoeia documented information about blackberries being used to make wine and cordials. Blackberry pie, or crumble, and jam are a sweet favorite that goes back to the pioneer days.

Folklore

Blackberries were thought to protect against spells and curses if gathered during a certain phase of the moon. Children with hernias were known to pass through an arched area in the bramble to cure them. Boils were supposed to be cured when the sufferer crawled through the brambles. It is more likely the thorns simply lanced the boils.

Other Uses

Native Americans used blackberry canes and vines to make twine. Blackberry bushes were often planted around European villages to offer protection against enemies and large animals that would do harm. The brambles provide protection to wildlife, including deer and birds. The berries have been known to be used to make an indigo or purple dye.

Blackberry Health Benefits And Nutrition Values

The blackberry is an aggregate fruit that is composed of many smaller fruits called drupes. The fruit is very dark purple with smooth, fragile skin. In the center of the cluster is a greenish-white core that extends to almost the bottom of the berry. Blackberries can be easily confused with raspberries, but raspberries (including black raspberries) have a hollow center. Blackberries are red and hard when they are immature and turn black and shiny when they ripen.

PERSON WHOM MAY CONSUME BLACKBERRY:

    Hypothyroid

          Hypothyroidism is that in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to run all of body functions at normal rate. This can cause both mental and physical fatigue, weight gain, intolerance to cold, a slow heart rate and constipation. Many patients with hypothyroidism often lose weight, or even maintaining a normal weight, in difficult. Despite these problems, the hypothyroid patient can maintain weight or even lose if he sticks close to a regular diet.

    Thyroid Function

          Thyroid is responsible for the proper functioning of the heart, lungs, digestive system, skin and brain and for strengthening hair, nails and bones. It also helps the body to convert calories into energy and process carbohydrates. Since the body needs extra help to process and convert elements of food into nutrients and energy, a hypothyroid patient should either stick to a low to moderate carbohydrate diet or a traditional low-calorie diet.
A low carbohydrate diet is one that restricts the amount of carbohydrates consumed in a day. This causes the body to burn fat for fuel and energy for carbohydrates. Hypothyroid patients should eat foods that are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals but low in carbohydrates. the best fruits for this type of diet are berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries.  

                      Colorectal or Anorectal problems

          Patients with colorectal or anorectal problems are generally not aware of their own habits that may vary from normal. Since their problems usually stem from childhood, representing lifelong habits, they have no standards for comparison, most patients assume that their function is normal.
Most patients who develop colon cancer, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fistula and fissure have had a lifelong of difficulty with their bowels. At most instances, they suffer from chronic habit constipation.
The usual cause of chronic constipation is a lack of adequate dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is generally obtained from plant foods, and consists of portion of the plant which is not digested by man. While the sugars, starches and vitamins are broken down into nutrients and are absorbed by our intestines, the cell walls are not digested and go on to form an important component of the stool, the bulk or roughage. An example of dietary fiber is cellulose, and a food which is high in fiber is wheat bran. Raspberries, blackberries and strawberries contains rich in fibre so by consuming this you can reduce this problem.

            Food for good skin

 Skin cells depend on vitamin A and dairy products are the ticket. Low fat is a solid example of a five best food for good skin care into your diet.Rich in vitamin A as well excellent for intestinal health. There are four berries that contain the highest total antioxidant than any other foods: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and plums. Easy to integrate with your cereal or oatmeal for breakfast. Berries make a great snack or treat. Hydration is absolutely essential for proper skin and health care. This is the best of the five best foods for good skin as it moves nutrients in the body and toxins out of the body. For overall well being healthy skin drink six to eight glasses of water daily. A cup of blackberries constitutes about 50 percent are recommended daily intake of vitamin C. All types of berries contain ellagic acid which is known to protect the skin from sun damage. It also helps in the repair of skin.

          Cancer 

Blackberries can also diminish the risk of esophageal cancer. blackberries are good for smokers and teenagers. The vitamin C in blackberries helps in strengthening the immune system and may also be instrumental in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, macular degeneration and some forms of cancer. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that also delays the process of ageing and helps in proper healing of wounds There is even some research which states that ellagic acid may help in fighting cancer. Blackberries get their characteristic dark color due to anthocyanins which are known to decrease inflammation. They also combat the effects of free radicals and hence protect the cells from damage and disease.

 SOME OF THE BLACKBERRIES

JULIET ROSES

Variety Information

Ø Common names:	Ø Juliet (Ausjameson) by David Austin Roses
Ø Color :	Ø Peach
Ø Color  Description:	Ø Soft, sophisticated shades of peach.
Ø Bloom Size:	Ø Large
Ø Bloom Size Details:	Ø Large, elegant flower heads in the form of deeply cupped rosettes with around 90 petals.
Ø Lengths available:	Ø 30cm - 60cm
Ø Vase Life:	Ø Long
Ø Vase Life Details:	Ø A vase life of 6-7 days.
Ø Availability:	Ø Available throughout the year.
Ø General Comments:	Ø When fully open, Juliet's blooms reveal many neatly arranged petals nestling in folds within the heart of the bloom. There is a very light tea rose fragrance. Juliet is one of the best-loved and most popular of David Austin's cut roses.

JULIET LUXURY CUT ROSE

Juliet was the first of David Austin's Cut Roses to be released and is sometimes known as the '£3 million rose'. After over fifteen years of intensive breeding, Juliet combines the beautiful cupped rosette form of old roses with a very contemporary color.

Juliet has the lightest fragrance of our cut roses. Despite this, it is always one of the most popular of our cut roses for weddings, commemorations, events and special occasions.

The large, elegant blooms made Juliet utterly different from most other contemporary cut roses. When fully open, the blooms reveal many neatly-arranged petals nestling in folds within the heart of the bloom.

Illustrated Here:

Juliet in a beautiful, unusual, long stemmed hand-tied design, with Solomon's seal and fern.

Making its debut in 2006 at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Juliet Rose took the world by storm by its elegance and beauty. It took David Austin 15 long years to create this beautiful flower. The Juliet Rose is also known as the £3 million rose, which is equivalent to approximately $15.8 million.

Sweet Juliet (Ausleap)

Ø Category	Ø English Roses
	Ø (English Rose Collection)

Ø Bred By

Ø David Austin

Ø Colour

Ø Apricot, Peach, Orange, Copper

Ø Flower Type

Ø Double/Full Bloom

Ø Size

Ø Medium Shrub

Ø Hardiness

Ø Hardy

Ø Fragrance

Ø Strong

Ø Repeating

Ø Excellent

Attractive, neatly formed, medium-sized rosettes in shades of glowing apricot. The growth is particularly strong, sending up numerous upright branches from the base - making it suitable for further back in the border. It requires harder pruning than most other English Roses: for good flowers, this variety should be plunged to half its size and reliable and disease resistant. A strong, delightfully fresh fragrance in the tea rose tradition, developing a cool lemon character as the flower develops.

SOME PICTURE OF JULEIT ROSES

Golden Opulence Sundae

Golden Opulence Sundae

The Golden Opulence Sundae is a sundae that is served by special order at the New York City restaurant Serendipity 3. In 2007 it was listed in Guinness World Records as the most expensive sundae in the world at a price of US$1,000. The restaurant has stated that they sell approximately one per month. It was created to celebrate the eatery's 50th "golden" anniversary in 2005. Owner Stephen Bruce states that a notice 48 hours in advance is needed when requesting the Sundae, since ingredients must be flown in from different parts of the world.

Sundae

Golden Opulence Sundae is made using three to five scoops of rich Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream infused with Madagascar vanilla and covered in 23k edible gold leaf. The chocolate syrup used is from melted Amedei Porcelana, one of the world's most expensive chocolates; and covered with chunks of rare Chuao chocolate, which is from cocoa beans harvested by the Caribbean Sea on Venezuela’s coast. The sundae is then adorned with "exotic candied fruits from Paris, gold covered almonds/dragnets, chocolate truffles and marzipan cherries." Added to the dessert is a tiny glass bowl of Grand Passion Caviar, an exclusive dessert caviar, made of salt-free American Golden caviar, known for its sparkling golden color. It’s sweetened and infused with fresh passion fruit, orange and Armagnac. Edible gold leaf is made from pure gold that is compressed or rolled into very thin sheets that are only a few micrometers thick and contain no other metals or impurities. It is finally topped off with a gilded sugar flower and sprinkled with small flakes of more edible gold.

Reception

The sundae was used as a gag on the US NBC television series 30 Rock. It was also previously featured on Forbes' list of the world's most expensive desserts until being dropped in 2008 along with Serendipity 3's $25,000 Frozen Haute Chocolate.

The $1,000 ice cream sundae made with 23-carat gold and the world's rarest chocolate - but you'll need to order it two days in advance

By VICTORIA WELLMAN

Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy were regular patrons while Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack extended its fame to Rom-com lovers everywhere.

But New York restaurant, Serendipity 3's Golden Opulence Sundae is arguable as famous its clientele.

The extravagant ice cream, listed as the Guinness Book of World Records' most expensive dessert, costs a staggering $1000 and is covered in 23-carat gold leaf.

So special is this sundae that customers eager to sample its delights must ring in their orders two days in advance to allow time for the rare ingredients to be flown in from around the world.

According to Barcroft Media, around 50 people a year stop by to sample the unique flavour of the Opulence Sundae, often to mark special occasions such as anniversaries, graduation celebrations and sweet sixteen birthdays.