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Arroz con Pollo

One of my favorite comfort foods is Arroz con Pollo or Chicken with Rice. It is found in nearly every culture in the world. My recipe, as with most of the food I cook, is largely Latin in origin. Being from a predominately Hispanic area of California I have always ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Ron Rose at January 26, 2009 | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

The Power of Flowers

I never tire of the power of flowers. Sometimes, as I busy myself with the day to day requirements of running my flower shop, I forget the reasons I am a florist.  Flowers have a tremendous impact on the human soul and quickly change the condition.

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Posted by Ron Rose at July 24, 2008 | Add Comment

Trees Instead a friend of florists

Sadly, the American Florist is constantly confronted by in lieu of statements in advertising, obituaries and the media. We, of course, are passionate about the impact of flowers on a person's life and understand the benefits exceed the vase life.


Aside from the daily denunciation in the newspaper obituary section ...<< MORE >>

Posted by Ron Rose at July 24, 2008 | Add Comment

Summer Time is Salad Time!

Now that Spring is here it seems time for salads. This year I created a new seasoning mix which is a Green Goddess type dressing mix but I use it for many types of dishes. If you don't have a Green Goddess Dressing mix as I do then a mixture of dill and basil will do nicely. The freshness of this mix of herbs lends itself well to a variety of Spring and Summer foods and so I thought I might like to try a variation on Tuna Salad.<< MORE >>
Posted by Ron Rose at May 22, 2008 | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

The Melting Pot Restaurant

Recently I was somewhat appalled by a statement that SAF, the Society of American Florists, made me aware of that was part of a marketing campaign by the Melting Pot. In its Mother's Day press release the restaurant chain made the statement that flowers are "typical gifts" that stand as ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Ron Rose at April 30, 2008 | Add Comment

I love to hear from our customers.

Almost daily I consider the good fortune I have living on the Central California Coast, working as a florist and serving my community in a way that only a local florist can. I count the blessings of family, friends and a host of wonderful clients. Some of our clientèle have been shopping ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Ron Rose at February 5, 2008 | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

A Better Green Bean Casserole


Since my earliest memories, I can remember Green Bean Casserole at the holidays. I believe the original recipe was developed in the 50's to boost a brand or two and it caught on. The casserole is comfortable and brings back warms holiday memories. I must admit, there is ...
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Posted by Ron Rose at November 20, 2007 | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Simple Scones for Holiday Entertaining

I love scones! But really, I don't like the dry left-over tasting biscuits that usually pass for scones. I like them fresh, warm and with a dollop of butter or creme fresh and home made strawberry jam.  Great for breakfast, morning or afternoon snake. I like them with ...

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Posted by Ron Rose at November 17, 2007 | Add Comment

Gerbera Daisy Pair

sibling... Originally uploaded by shadyezz I saw this photo on Flickr and it captured my attention. Gerberas are a mainstay ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Ron Rose at October 17, 2007 | Add Comment

Funeral and Sympathy Flower Customs

Our great nation is blessed to be a huge "melting pot" of ethnic and religious groups who have wonderful traditions for celebrating life, love, joy and finally death. The fabric of these communities are evolving to form a rich American Heritage that is unique to our great and wonderful ... << MORE >>
Posted by Ron Rose at August 21, 2007 | Add Comment
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