One of my Favorite Christmas Treats- and One that brings back the Best Memories of the Holidays- and my Wonderful Aunt Alyce… Thanks to my Cousin Sue for finding the Recipe- and sending it to me!

From my Life Long Mentor and Friend- The Legend- Colonel Richard Seaboldt- AAF, AIFD, PFCI - Eggs Humily!

J's Favorite Summer Treat- the Tomato Sandwich... he has one every day he can for Breakfast!

Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin - A Sunday favorite from my mother-in-law’s kitchen – so easy and so delicious

Cheese Puffs- courtesy of Grace Boersma - I love the way Grace has perfected this with details that make a better puff! These are Exquisite and Incredibly Delicious!

Blooming Pasta with Flower Garnish - If you’ve never made your own sauce before, give this a try – you’ll love it. It also
works well to add cooked shrimp or scallops for a more complete meal. The Lavender
pasta shown is from The Local Epicurean - a specialty grocer that makes
pasta on site - wi...

This is a fun process and the result is delicious - along with a sort of carbonated
effect in your mouth as you eat the ice cream. Special thanks to nephew-in-law,
and Scientist Foodie, Nick for sharing and advising.

Kelly's Recipe for his Delicious Pie Crust (from his Mom- MaryLou)- used to make this Blueberry Galette- in Episode #804 Kindness in Bloom!

Get J's Simple Recipe for Shortbread cookies- and also the instructions for applying- edible pressed flowers these magical cookies!

Polipino Pancit Recipe from Cathy Hillen-Rulloda- JSLB Episode 701- Flower Icon

This is my friend Jenn Pascua's Recipe for Million Dollar Spagetti- This recipe was my ‘make-believe’ we were doing better than we were. Back then, it cost me very little.

This is my recipe for Poutine- that I just love- I hope you enjoy it!

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies- Add flowers to the top before icing sets. Serve immediately.

Mashed Avocado Finger Sandwiches- I make these open face style, but sandwiches are a great variation and may still
be adorned with edible Flowers!

Cucumber Sandwiches- This is a classic tea party treat that originated in the United Kingdom with
variations aplenty in the U.S.! We, of course, adorn with edible flowers.

Here's the Recipe for the Bug Snacks- I created with my Friend Hendrick on Episode 606- Flowers and Kids of "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom".

J's Flower Friend Chef Jenna Arcidiacono shares her recipe for Easy Pasta Sauce- that is Pink - of course!

J and Weaving Friend Sue Muldoon create Blueberry Scones on J Schwanke's Life in Bloom!

Recipe for Nic's Best Rolls- Garlic Rolls featured in Episode #603 The Stinking Rose!

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 i...

Edible Flower Petals are provided by www.GourmetSweetBotanicals.com - Adding edible flower petals to an herbed butter creates a beautiful, but simple spread for hors d’ ouevres … it’s easy it’s fun to create this Edible Flower Petal Snack!

One collection many people possess, but may not think of it that way is their recipe collection. Whether it’s a favorite aunt’s cookie recipe, favorites from a vintage cookbook, or dishes you’ve perfected over the years, taking the time to gather recipes is doubly rewarding – firstly for keeping ...

I am very fortunate that Basil grows readily in my garden – and my personal reward is that I have plenty of Basil to make Pesto. Let me show you how easy it is to make…

I am very fortunate that Basil grows readily in my garden – and my personal reward is that I have plenty of Basil to make Pesto. Let me show you how easy it is to make… and then we'll make a Pizza using this aromatic Pesto!