Looking for something special ? Cocktails or Recipes created on J’s shows…
Try #FlowerCocktailHour or #RecipeinBloom - for a list- You get the idea…
Clove Screwdriver - #FlowerCocktailHour
The fragrance of Stock blossoms reminds me of clove - so what better ingredient to include in our cocktail - thank Clove Bitters! I truly adore Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice- and I love creating it... I purchased a commercial grade Fruit Juice Press- many years ago- and a week doesn't go by- that I'm not pressing out my favorite juice- Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit - just to name a few... Let's Create the Clove Screwdriver- with the Signature Fragrance of Stock- and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice... and a little vodka!
Episode #403- Flower Spice
Stock Flowers - also known as Gilly Flower - take center stage in this episode Flower Spice describes the fragrance of the Stock Flower! You'll join J as he visits a family farm where they grow stock - as well as other flowers, we'll create a "stock field" in a vase, and conjure a cocktail with a similar spicy scent!
Episode #402- Bein' Green
Today it’s all about the color Green - and we think you’ll find it’s easy bein’ green. We’ll look at foliage as well as Green Flowers, including an unexpected dozen roses. And I’ll visit with children’s book author Laurie Keller to learn how the green grass grows.
Laurie Keller, Children's Book Author
Today I am visiting with an author and Illustrator of many children’s books - including “Arnie the Doughnut” - Laurie Keller - who is well known for her wonderful, inspiring Children's Books- including "We are Growing" that won the Theodore Seuss Geisel Award in 2021!
The Verdant Lady- #FlowerCocktailHour
Our cocktail today is called Verdant Lady - Verdant translates to Green - so Green Lady - which is sort of fitting as you authored We Are Growing - which is very green…
Elderberry Syrup- with Taryn Nance from Holistic Joy!
Taryn shares these simple steps- and her expert advice for creating your own delicious elderberry syrup! 4 Simple ingredients create the Elderberry Syrup- Elderberries, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Ginger and Cloves
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!
Taryn Nance- Holistic Joy- Elderberry Syrup and Much More!
My Flower Friend Taryn Nance- is in the kitchen- to show us all how to create our own Elderberry Syrup! I purchase Taryn's Elderberry Syrup- and it's part of our daily ritual for the past several years
Episode #401 - Flowers Care
Flower Care - how to care for them and the ways in which flowers care for you. I’ll have tips on flower longevity, improving your health through flowers, and we’ll visit with an elderberry expert and learn the benefits they can provide
CalFlowers Brings That Flower Feeling to 'Life in Bloom'
CalFlowers has expanded their commitment to J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom with a 30-second video at the opening and closing of all episodes of Season 4 which reflects a different take on ‘That Flower Feeling.’ The new season will debut on public television stations across the country beginning in April of 2022.
Albertsons Companies Shows Confidence in Life In Bloom
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom by supporting Season 4 and Season 5. Albertsons Companies, along with CalFlowers, Dollar Tree, and closed caption underwriter Holland America Flowers are all returning underwriters for Season 4.