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Noodle Ring- J's Favorite Recipe of All TIME!
Today I’m going to share with you want may be my most favorite recipe ever – Turkey Noodle Ring. Whenever my Mother in law makes this for me, it definitely takes me to my happy place!
Episode #313- Bloom Happy
Today on Life In Bloom it’s all about making time for what makes us Happy – so naturally we’ll pick a popular bloom, make some arrangements that always bring a smile, I share my favorite dish ever – and we’ll stop and smell the roses.
Episode #312- Sunshine Flowers - Sunflower
Today on Life In Bloom we’re featuring a timeless flower - the Sunflower. I’ll make several arrangements using this popular bloom, create 3 dimensional wall art, and I’ll visit a clever baker who creates exquisite flower cookies and more!
Flower Ice Cubes #RecipeInBloom
I’ve featured flower ice cubes with petals on other episodes – it’s a fun way to dress up any beverage. But let’s take that to another level. Have you seen these giant ice cube molds? This one creates a large round cube and I thought it would be great to encase an entire boom within…
Maple on Tap Craft Cocktail #Flowercocktailhour
Many Nature Centers offer lessons in tapping maple trees for syrup, in early spring. Today, I’ll create a cocktail using fresh maple syrup from Blandford Nature Center…and pair it with a craft beer- made by Founders! The name of the beer is "Backwoods Bastard"- but you can choose any dark ale or brew that you enjoy!
Episode #311- Nature Centered
Most people – including myself – could stand to spend a bit more time with nature. On today’s show, we’ll do just that by visiting a Nature Center, learn how to tap trees, create a backyard butterfly nursery – and I’ll share a couple of recipes too.
Episode #310- Water: Nature's Life Force
Today on Life In Bloom, we’re immersing ourselves in something vital to flowers - and all life - water. We’ll visit a flower farm with extensive water reclamation, create some water-centric arrangements, and enhancing water to increase the vase-life of flowers.
Chrysanthemum Cocktail - #flowercocktailhour
I had never heard of the Chrysanthemum cocktail – but with a name like that I had to investigate. It turns out it’s a century-old classic, dating back to 1916. Popular on cruise liners to Europe during prohibition, it’s a relatively simple drink a that’s light and herbal with a sweet ending.”
Episode #309- Mum's the Word
Mum’s the word, today on Life In Bloom, Chrysanthemum, that is. We’ll explore the many shapes sizes and colors of this durable, long-lasting flower. We’ll learn how they’re grown, I’ll show you a fun craft, we’ll even have a Chrysanthemum Cocktail - say that 3 times fast!
Behind the Bloom - Franciscan Flower Vessels
Let’s go behind the Bloom as I create some Franciscan “Flower Vessels”…using Franciscan Pitchers, Coffee Pot and Creamers (from different patterns that were created by Mary Chalmers Brown)
Episode #308- Coffee, Tea, or Flowers?
Today on Life In Bloom pour yourself a cup to enjoy, as we explore connections between coffee, tea and flowers – including recycled grounds, blooming teas, themed arrangements, and – we’ll learn about the creator of this popular, vintage dinnerware pattern, as seen on many Life In Bloom episodes.