HOW TO MAKE INCENSE WITH FRESH FLOWERS

Most girls agree that scented candles and aromatic incense are a must for romantic setting. Apart from low lighting, flowers, and good conversation, a nice floral fragrance permeating the atmosphere can set the mood for the night. Floral fragrances can be bought from outside. But if you prefer a nice, personal touch, preparing your own incense can be a good choice. Especially when it requires minimal effort and just a few weeks of time.

Incense is a scented material that is naturally procures, often from plants and flowers, and burned to produce a soothing fragrance. While there are many ways of producing your favorite scents, the easiest way is by drying flowers in the sun. Some people use essential oils and others powder the product before using. This blog will focus on how to dry your favorite blossoms to create your favorite aromatic incense.

Most flowers can be used for this process so don’t be worried about using your favorite ones. There are just a few tips to keep in mind while selecting the flowers. Don’t forget to pick a few herbs such as bay leaves, cinnamon, and rosemary to give your incense a good base. The flowers you choose should be free of pesticides and fertilizers, so go organic. Avoid flowers which have bloomed fully because they might lose their petals in the drying process. Fresh herbs can be wrapped more easily than refrigerated ones and don’t forget to add loads of leaves to the bundle.

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The materials you’ll need to make your own incense can be found in your home itself. Firstly you will need the flowers and herbs to put out to dry. Use the cotton twine in your kitchen for the bundling part. A pair of scissors, matches and a hanger to hold up your flowers while drying. A resistant plate of incense stand will also be needed to burn it. These stands can either be found at the religious altar at your home or can be bought from any roadside store. The most commonly used flowers are roses, carnations, jasmine, lilies, and geranium.

The whole process will take no more than 3 weeks, that too because of the extended drying time. Either order flowers with medium length stems or use gardening scissors to snip them at around 6 inches. The herbs too should be cut to the same size. Next, remove all the extra leaves on the flower stems since they will shrivel and fall off anyway. While bundling and tying them together, keep in mind that the herbs must be wrapped on the outside of the flowers. Use the twine to secure the bundle. Begin with a tight know at the bottom and continue unspooling till you reach the base of the flower. Keep the knots tight because after drying the flowers will shrink in size. Tie the flowers to the hanger with the remaining twine. Keep it for 2-3 weeks in a cool, dry spot. Remember, only completely dry petals will catch fire. Once, you are sure that the bundle has dried up, put them on the incense stand and light it. Let the petals and herbs smolder instead of a burning in a flame to fan the fragrance. 

Really simple, wasn’t it? Start creating your own incense bundles today by ordering via our online flower delivery in jawahar nagar Kota and other cities.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SUCCULENTS

A little greenery inside can go a long way in increasing the liveliness and color of your homes. One factor that discourages us from adding plants to our house décor is the maintenance related to the. They are supposed to be delicate and need a lot of care. Daily watering, trimming, airing, fertilizing, and general care make us rethink our plant choices. But what if there was a way to avoid all these negative points and still be able to enjoy the freshness that comes with all plants? 

Succulents have grown in popularity everywhere as green options for the indoor household. Succulents are basically desert plants that have come all the way to our homes due to their low maintenance characteristics. They are durable, portable, and require little to no attention. They come in several attractive shapes and sizes that can jazz up your dry rooms a bit.

These hardy plants have lived in the deserts ever since the beginning sue to which they have adapted to the sun, dryness, and biting wind. They basically store water in their stems and can make do with very little care. They do require a lot of sunlight, especially the colorful ones. While selecting one for your house, stick to smaller, green varieties which tend to do well indoors.

Another point to be kept in mind is that these plants are not pet friendly. Most of them have sharp thorns covering their bodies and a few others secrete sap that causes skin irritation. As beautiful as they are, try and keep your pets away from them.

The most common types of succulents that are suitable for indoor decoration are Cacti, Sempervivum, Sedum, and Haworthia.

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Here are a few tips and tricks to properly care about these beautiful plants.

SUNLIGHT

These plants have come from the desert. They may not be thirsty for water but they sure as hell need ample sunlight. Place it in well-lit corner of your house. If it doesn’t receive enough sunlight, it’ll start stretching itself in search of it.

WATER

Not surprisingly, these plants do not need much water. Let the soil around the plant dry out completely before adding more water. If watered too much, clogging can lead to rotting of the roots. Generally, a well-drained pot needs to be watered every 2-3 weeks.

TEMPERATURE

While we all know that desert plants are used to extremely high temperatures, burning them won’t really help anyone. Keep them in a conservative temperature range to really see them bloom. Avoid extremes on both ends of the thermometer scale, not too cold and not too hot.

TOXOCITY

Most succulents are non-toxic fortunately. Even the toxic ones are only mild irritants. But they do have thorns that can cause puncture wounds. So keep your pets and babies away from these plants for their own safety.

Now that you are well versed about succulents, you can order one using our online flower shop in Jaipur service.

THE MOST COMMON MYTHS ASSOCIATED WITH CAKE BAKING

It is believed that cakes were first baked in heave. While this may just be one of those popular folklores, it certainly has a grain of truth in it. Cakes have a magic in them that can turn your day around. The heavenly texture, ‘melt in your mouth flavor’, and soft frosting makes for a dangerous combination. One might get lost while enjoying the cake. But if it makes you happy, then why not? We also strongly recommend eating one cake a day to keep the mid-summer blues away.

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Some people prefer the taste of their own baked creations. For all those industrious people, here are a few myth-busting tips to bake the perfect cake.

·         Many seasoned bakers believe that alcohol based cakes shouldn’t be heated in the oven at high temperatures. According to them the alcohol evaporates, robbing the cake of its vivid flavor.

 

 
This is only partly true as remnants of the rum or vodka still remain even after going through high temperatures. Not all of it vaporizes, leaving the cake with a light flavor.

The people who wish to rid their cakes of all alcohol lest the family gets intoxicated can rest assured too. The nuggets of the drinks that do remain are too little in quantity to have any untoward effects.

·         Another adage popular among our grandparents and parents is that opening an over door before time can deflate the cake, spoiling its fluffiness and shape. This myth couldn’t be any more untrue. The rising of a cake is dependent on the temperature of the oven which is not affected by opening the door a few times. While opening it is not advisable due to the risk of scalding, you can be sure that the cake won’t be affected in any manner.

But do not open and close the door as if it’s a game. This might lead to loss of heat inside the oven, hurting the shape of the cake.

·         Many health fanatics prefer to add margarine to their cakes instead of butter. Cakes themselves are not considered very healthy and adding margarine will not change that fact. Pound to pound, margarine and butter have a similar calorie count. The nutrition details might be slightly different but trust us, there isn’t a lot to warrant adding margarine. 

Only butter can act as a suitable agent as opposed to margarine.

·         Preparing the perfect red velvet requires expertise and deft hands. Experienced bakers know that adding any food coloring will mar the authenticity of the cake. Novices resort to food coloring if their cake fails to achieve the desired color. Instead, learning how to create the perfect mixture is a better option. The red velvet owes its color to a mixture of buttermilk, vinegar, and cocoa. Do not try cheap tricks because food coloring can be detrimental to health too.

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