Science through the stomach












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            * Science through the stomach
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            The first edition of the scientific / gastronomic festival organised by the Faculty of Sci

            your need for knowledge and gourmet experiences.
            This unconventional festival, entitled Science through the stomach, is aimed at all fans o
            science. The festival will take place from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday 22 June at the Bo

            the CU Faculty of Science (Na Slupi 16, Prague 2).
            The event will see experts from the faculty combine the culinary arts with cutting-edge sc
            are warmly welcomed to the tasting session. This year we will focus on Asia. Come and acqu

            with plants, herbs, fruits and animals typical to Asian cuisine and find out how both trad
            unusual dishes are made.

            Talk to the scientists and restaurants at our interactive stands, spread through out the b
            where you can take your taste buds and sense of smell through their paces.
            Do you know what a carambola is and what you can make with tamarind? Find out the answers 

            more questions on the guided tours of the greenhouse and garden, focusing on Asian gastron
            You will also get the chance to plant herbs and we will tell you about the geography of th
            these tasty ingredients come from.

            Want to sample some specialities from Bangladesh, learn how to make sushi or taste the unu
            results of molecular cuisine? Then the upper part of the garden is the place for you.
            All visitors are invited to sample our molecular cuisine.

            Fans of meat dishes will love the lava-stone grilled steaks. The more daring amongst you w
            chance to sample our protein-rich insect deserts, including crickets in caramel, floured w
            or locusts in sesame-seed batter. If you prefer vegetarian dishes, we will teach you how t

            plants – how about bishopsweed spinach or robinia blossoms in batter?
            Visitors can also take a break in the Prima Zoom chillout zone and enjoy pleasant music, h
            take part in a tea ceremony. The main attraction, however, are the dendrological goodies o

            you won’t break your teeth on them, you will learn a lot about tree rings.
            Ladies can also make their own perfume or scented oil with an exotic Asian aroma, such as 
            patchouli or ginger.

            The following companies will be taking part in the festival:
            • Spice India restaurant
            • Davídkovo koření herbs & spices shop

            • Na cestě tearoom
            • Jelica Biogurmania restaurant
            • Freshland fruit juices

            • Český a moravský vinařský fond
            • Lemon Cakes cakemakers


            Where: Botanical Garden of the CU [ URL "http://"] Faculty of Science (Na Slupi 16, Prague