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--- open_sauces:arrival_and_descent [2013-12-12 10:10] – [Nutty crackers and steamed orange syrup] maja
+++ open_sauces:arrival_and_descent [2013-12-12 10:15] – [Smoky mate] maja
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 ==== Sparkling water with smoked ice cubes ====
-Smoked ice surprises most palates. It doesn't smell smoked, but as it melts it releases the subtle smoky aroma that is only recognised as it reaches the back of the tongue.
+We liked the taste of smoked water, so the 'logical' next step was to try to freeze it. The ice it doesn't smell smoked, but as it melts it releases the subtle smoky aroma that is only recognised as it reaches the back of the tongue.
   * 1 litre sparkling water (or use a soda maker to carbonate plain water)
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 ==== Smoky mate ====
-A south American infusion to awaken bodies and minds, accentuated with smoke and agave syrup originating on the same continent.
+The taste of Mate is slightly smoky, as the leaves of Yerba Mate are smoke dried. As it is a potent stimulant (for some it works better than coffee), we served mate as an aperitif and accentuated with smoked wood and agave syrup originating on the same continent.
   * 1/2 litre boiling water