In keeping with the single rose theme, place a single rose as the crowning star of an artificial or preserved arrangement. I am no advocate for faux flowers, but there are some high-quality specimens out there. Consider repurposing faux flowers in an arrangement by grouping them together monochromatically with their love counterparts. With a bit…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Gilded Rose Arrangement”
Vibrant carnations are perhaps one of my very favorite flowers. Not to mention, they are extremely economical and readily accessible. I was drawn to these bouquets at my local Wal-Mart simply because the bright pink lured me in. Carnations look best in a single grouping. Just for good measure I also paired them with a…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Carnations”
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fennel & Oranges INGREDIENTS: Serves 8 4 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved 2 oranges, sliced and seeds removed 1 fennel bulb, sliced into -inch slices 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup walnuts, chopped Honey, for drizzling…Continue Reading “Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fennel & Oranges”
Rutabaga Puree with Sage Brown Butter INGREDIENTS: Serves 6-8 3 rutabagas, peeled and chopped 2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons salt 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons pepper 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 1 tablespoon finely-chopped sage 2 tablespoons butter To know more about purchase generic cialis https://www.unica-web.com/archive/2015/english/GA2015-minutes-3.html products for erectile dysfunction, but directly pill treatment that…Continue Reading “Rutabaga Puree with Sage Brown Butter”
Collard Green Gratin INGREDIENTS: Serves 6-8 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch collard greens 2 cups beef stock 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon salt…Continue Reading “Collard Green Gratin”
Sweet Corn Creme Brûlée INGREDIENTS: Serves 8 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup water 26 ounces frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons pepper 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper Turbinado…Continue Reading “Sweet Corn Creme Brulee”
After a wonderful week at the beach for The World Food Championships (more coming about that later), Gail sent me home with a surplus of extra mushrooms. What to do with all those mushrooms? Make a creamy Mushroom Soup loaded with the savory flavors of parsley and thyme. Top with some crunchy croutons or crusty…Continue Reading “Mushroom Soup”
The original Jack-O-Lantern was far from the bright, orange pumpkin of today’s time. Stepped in Irish folklore that dates back centuries, Jack-O-Lanterns were actually turnips or beets, carefully carved and then strategically placed around the home to ward off any trespassing spirits. Often hung from fences or gate posts, these delightful little root vegetables are…Continue Reading “Turnip Jack-O-Lanterns”
Now that you’ve got the flowers let’s arrange an adorable little vase just overflowing with color that will feel right at home anywhere you need a pop of seasonal flair. To create this arrangement simply follow the instructions below and tweak them just a bit to suit your needs. For larger arrangements, adjust amounts and…Continue Reading “Halloween Flower Arranging”
Creating a second arrangement using only purple foliage is just as easy as using cut flowers. Choose a container that’s a bit wider at the mouth and has a little more height. I love to choose a container in a weathered pewter or unpolished silver, such as a goblet. Insert branches for a bit of…Continue Reading “Purple Foliage Arrangement”