June 19, 2017 by in Food & Fragrance, Gardening, Tea and Drinks
Jasmine of Angels, Jasmine of Madonna
Of all the names by which philadelphus is known–summer jasmine, farmer’s jasmine, mock orange, the loveliest ones are the Italian monikers of this sweet smelling blossom, Fiorangelo or Gelsomino della Madonna. Angel flower or Madonna’s jasmine.
In Ukraine we call it simply zhasmin, jasmine, and the jasmine of my Bois de Jasmin is this very plant. No summer image existed in my mind apart from its blossoming clusters leaving white petals in my hair and its heady perfume clinging to my skin.
Victoria in Saffron Biscotti with Pistachios and Chocolate: It’s so good that it’s worth bragging about! 🙂 November 27, 2021 at 9:42am