Looking for something special ? Cocktails or Recipes created on J’s shows…
Try #FlowerCocktailHour or #RecipeinBloom - for a list- You get the idea…
Ginger Rose Mocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour
Set up for this Mocktail- includes Organic Rose Petals affixed to the glasses with Local Honey!The set up for this 0 Proof Ginger Rose Fizz Libation- give it all the grace and wonderful of a Fancy Cocktail... to prepare the glass dip the edge of the highball glassinto Organic Honey- I like to use Local Honey- this is from our Friends at Creswick Farms- and it's local - thus providing additional health and wellness benefits-
The Sidecar Cocktail - #FlowerCocktailHour
This sweet, luminous cocktail was born in Paris, but named because of an American. (Ahhh, international cooperation at its finest!) An American army captain was said to roll up to Harry’s Bar in his friend’s motorcycle sidecar (bless the Roaring ‘20s) and request a drink to warm up before dinner. Since it was a bit of a faux pas to have straight liquor so early in the evening, the bartender went ahead and mixed the cognac with some other ingredients. And thus, the beloved Sidecar was born.
Blue Butterfly Pea Infused Vodka - and Butterfly Tea!
Blue Butterfly pea flowers are is used for the traditional Thai welcome iced tea drink - just add a teaspoon of honey and squeeze of lemon to your tea and serve over ice. It has an amazing vivid blue color which changes to purple when the lemon is added.
"Flowers Grave" - #flowercocktailhour
I loved this recipe so much- that the bartender was kind enough to write it down on a cash register receipt- that I have carried in my wallet ever since... I frequently pull it out when I'm at a bar that has the secret ingredient "Chartruese"... and ask the bartender to make me a "Flowers Grave".
Lemon Mint Mocktail - #FlowerMocktailHour
I grow a great deal of organic mint- and I love it as a cut flower/foliage in my Arrangements- but it's also a wonderful additive to a Not With Alcohol Libation- pairing it with Lemon- will give us a wonderful fresh- thirst quenching- 0-Proof Crafted Flower Inspired Drink: the Lemon Mint Mocktail! Plus it looks great in these wonderful vintage Mid-Century Glasses that are adorned with Fabulous Foliage!
Tropical Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour
My Flower Friend Jenn returns to help me create a Tropical Cocktail- and I’m sporting my Vintage Reyn Spooner Drinking Shirt… it’s a Classic- and I couldn’t resist wearing it for creating the Tropical Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail.
Hydrangea Cocktail - #flowercocktailhour
The Recipe for the Hydrangea Cocktail has an Apertif as one of the ingredients which is kind of the twist – it’s what makes it a little bit different. This aperitif is based on an infusion of 20 selected roots and herbs highlighting two types of rhubarb root, honeysuckles, rose petals and vanilla.
Strawberry & Limoncello Rosé Sangria - #FlowerCocktailHour
I prepare and makes Limoncello from an old authentic Italian recipe- he found on Youtube. It's an Authentic recipe that is created step by step by a wonderful Italian Grandma.... and then I'll a cocktail recipe- (Italian Sangria- with the Limoncello as an ingredient! It's Wonderful- I find myself making the Limoncello more frequently these days to give as a gift... it's just that good!
Meaducha - #FlowerCocktailHour
Joel did himself proud and created this wonderful Meaducha Flower Cocktail - that includes both the "Flower of Life" and "Friday Morning" Sound Infused Kombucha and pairs it with their New Sparkling Mead- a honey wine they create a Sacred Springs as well!
Episode #414- Autumn Harvest
Autumn is in the air on this special episode of Life In Bloom. The bounty of Autumn Harvest- from pumpkins, to ears of stained glass corn, to chrysanthemums, and even roses crafted from colorful leaves, all play a part in these inviting flower arrangements. Plus an Autumn table-scape, and a tempting cocktail to celebrate the Autumn Harvest season.
Episode #409- Birds of a Feather
Birds and flowers combine for a flight of fancy. Host J Schwanke learns tips for photographing hummingbirds, shows off vintage vases, and explores sculpting with willow branches.
Episode #407- Glad Tidings
Today I bring you glad tidings - literally. Gladiolus are in the spotlight - I’ll have tips on planting, care and handling, and create both simple and impressive arrangements.
Elderberry Mule- #FlowerCocktailHour
J and Taryn mix cocktails using her Hand Crafted- Elderberry Syrup -You can make your own Elderberry Syrup- or purchase from Taryn's Website-Visit - www.HolisticJoy.net for additional recipes- and other products Taryn hand crafts!
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.
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.”
Flower Cocktail Hour: Punch with Flower Filled Ice
Recipe in Bloom- Punch with Flower Filled IceHere's a fun way to dress up any punch is with flower-filled ice … today we'll accent this punch and the punch bowl with Flowers around and inside the punch bowl!
Artichoke Spritzer- #FlowerCocktailHour
The slightly bitter aperitif- created from Artichokes- is the perfect ingredient for the Artichoke Spritzer- featured in today's Flower Cocktail Hour!
Queen Bee- #FlowerCocktailHour
Honey is an appropriate ingredient for this week’s flower cocktail, the Queen Bee.
Wild Heart Cocktail - #FlowerCocktailHour
The "Wild Heart Cocktail" is a great opportunity to incorporate hearts (as Ice Cubes) to your Hearts and Flowers Themes... it's Flower Cocktail Hour!