Looking for something special ? Cocktails or Recipes created on J’s shows…
Try #FlowerCocktailHour or #RecipeinBloom - for a list- You get the idea…
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…
The Calla Lily Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour
The Calla Lily Cocktail is a historic classic cocktail- often served on board passenger steamer ships- and it’s a classic- I hope you enjoy this tasty cocktail..,. named after this elegant flower!
J's Mom's Shrimp Dip Recipe #RecipeInBloom
Here’s one of my favorite recipes – it’s a Shrimp Dip that is great on crackers or with corn chips…”Shrimp Dip Recipe – (the complete recipe-hehehe)1 Can Small Deveined Shrimp – Drain and mash with a fork…Add the following…
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Episode 514 - Holiday for Blooms
In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the holiday. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a Triple Berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the “J-way”, and a bouquet made with a few of J’s favorite things.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream #flowercocktailhour
J shares his version of Peppermint Hot Cocoa- completed by adding Peppermint to the Whipped Cream- J will make the Whipped Cream with Peppermint flavoring- and Cook up his Recipe for Cocoa- that includes butter… of course… Want the Complete Recipe? Here it is...This is a recipe for a non-alcoholic version- but I've put in the information for a SPIKED version a
Bountiful Box of Flowers and Vegetables!
This arrangement needs to have an Italian feel and of course be loaded with flowers…I’m using some amazing Field Flowers from my Friend Carlos at Camflor and also some Beautiful Roses from Eufloria Flowers…and I’ll share some of my favorite tips and tricks along the way! ENJOY!
Behind the Bloom - with Lisa Rose!
Learn more about Lisa on her website BurdockandRose.com where she hosts her blog, offers her books (they are great and fantastic gifts) and where you can learn more about this amazing forager expert! Enjoy a few minutes with Lisa and I and her wild tales!