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Is this where we get the word 'sybarite' from?
Elfrida Started conversation Jan 12, 2005
I think a sybarite is one who loves pleasure and luxury, so the idea of sleeping on freshly-strewn rose petals fits in very well 
Congratulations on 'Herbs in History' which looks gorgeous as well as being very informative.
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Is this where we get the word 'sybarite' from?
frenchbean Posted Jan 12, 2005
Thank you Elfrida 
You know, I never made the connection with sybarite 
Is this where we get the word 'sybarite' from?
Elfrida Posted Jan 12, 2005
I probably wouldn't have either, except somebody called me a sybarite recently (nothing to do with rose petals 
)
Do you have a favourite herb or flower cordial, by the way? My grandmother used to make us a delicious elderberry one for the winter, which I've tried to replicate but it never tastes quite as good.
Is this where we get the word 'sybarite' from?
frenchbean Posted Jan 13, 2005
I don't have a cordial in particular, but I really love tea made with lemon balm leaves
Is this where we get the word 'sybarite' from?
Elfrida Posted Jan 14, 2005
Sounds delicious! I make 
out of spearmint in the summer; this year I'll try lemon balm too
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