Author Archives: charise

Yum, yum, and yum. Well, as you can tell by the lack of blog activity, it’s been a busy couple ‘a weeks, so what better way to unwind than playing with your food? An evening spent learning to cook a few dishes from the famed Marcela Valladolid- yes that’s right, the young and lovely chef extraordinaire- Our appetizer and entree- Guero chiles stuffed with albacore and veggies to light that tongue on fire, then Poblano chile cream sauce drizzled over … Read more

So, the orchid classification book is at the office, but this is too cool to wait. My outside orchid is blooming and I love the way it unfurls! See the triangular petal at the bottom? Watch as it unfolds to become the rounded bottom petal, revealing the final burst of beauty. Though the petal still has a little unrolling to do, the crinkles never fully iron out, which only adds to its unique appeal. And of course, you can see … Read more

Now, I know this blog is supposed to be about flowers, but the life of a florist isn’t quite that limited. So, here’s a peek into my weekend- Friday night after going to see “Mamma Mia” (great fun btw), some friends and I happened by the Whistle Stop for the fantastic bluesy, funky jazz of Pocket. The bassist, Christian, was sporting a t-shirt that hearkened of days gone by- in particular, those that included my sister and I having a … Read more