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J's Aunt Kay's Sherry Cake Recipe #RecipeInBloom
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J's Aunt Kay's Sherry Cake Recipe #RecipeInBloom

I love a bundt cake- One of my favorite childhood memories- is when my Mom would make Great Aunt Kay’s Sherry Cake Bundt Cake… It was a staple in our house for special occasions- and even became a multi-generation treat… my Nephew’s love it… because they ‘thought’ they were getting drunk eating it… heheheh! It’s a simple bundt cake recipe… and the ideal prop for this segment…

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Episode #503- Herbs in Bloom
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Episode #503- Herbs in Bloom

There’s a great companion to flowers and it’s growing in many gardens right next to the blooms - or should be, at least. I’m talking about Herbs. The large variety of these often fragrant plants prove to be great options for greenery accents in bouquets and arrangements - with the added benefit of fragrance. Mint is a lovely scent in any bouquet. I also grow an abundance of Basil in my gardens and reap the rewards not only for arranging but also to make pesto - to enjoy now and through the winter with frozen portions always at the ready. The perks of blending herbs with flowers are many as we’ll show you in this episode.

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Episode #404- Waltz of the Flowers
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Episode #404- Waltz of the Flowers

The inspiration for this episode is Music. When I set aside time to relax and enjoy arranging flowers, music is a part of the experience, because it’s about time for me, and what makes me happy. Much research has been done about how plants respond to music, with various conclusions. But what I do know for sure, is that music enhances my own experience while arranging flowers. That’s why we include music in the show - to enhance the experience with flowers. In fact, the music in the show is composed exclusively for Life In Bloom. Today we’ll explore music and flowers including a visit with the composer, musician, and producer, of the show’s music, Ben Scott Brandt.

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