I want to make a fruit boquet for my nieces first birthday. I have gotten the idea from ediblearrangement. I ordered a basket for a co- worker a few weeks ago and it was so cute. The birthday party is at a park and I'm not sure what to put on the fruit to keep it from turning brown. I've done some research and I heard about using lemon juice or pineapple juice but I don't want the whole boquet to taste like lemon or pineapple juice. Does anyone know if I spray it on the fruit or if I did the fruit in the juices before placing them on skewers if they will taste like the juice? Is there some kind of fresh fruit spray I can buy? If so where? Any ideas on making this boquet would be very helpful. Thanks.
Does anyone know how to make a Fruit Bouquet ?
A Fruit Bouquet
Fruit Bouquet
Serving size 30 people
1 Large pineapple wash and trim leaves then cut the bottom to make it level
7 Small oranges pealed and cut in half in a zig-zag pattern
7 Kiwi fruit pealed and cut in half in a zig-zag pattern
20 Large strawberries washed
5 Pounds red grapes remove stems and wash
5 Pounds green grapes remove stems and wash
48 Wooden skewers
Use about 5-6 grapes per skewer using only one color for each skewer. Do this to all the skewers. Leave about 1/2 inch at the end of each skewer for the strawberries, oranges, and kiwi to fit. Push each skewer into the pineapple mixing colors all around. Try not to make the pineapple lopsided so it will not fall over. Then at random place the kiwi, strawberries, and oranges on the end of each skewer making it look like a bouquet of flowers. Some of the skewers may not fit on the pineapple, use your best judgment. You can always add more later.
Reply:I am trying to make one as well.... tips and links are very much appreciated!
Friday, November 18, 2011
What should I do with my wedding bouquet?
I really don't want to throw it away but I don't want dried up flowers just lying around the house. Is there a cheap but decorative way of displaying them?
(I already have them hanging upside down to preserve them a little)
What should I do with my wedding bouquet?
well if youre going to make a scrapbook of your wedding you can always put it in there and preserve them.
some people always get them dried and framed with their wedding photo and invitations...
Preserving Your Wedding Bouquet
If you have decided to preserve your bouquet, you have two options for air-drying. One is to bring the flowers to a professional florist and use their expertise to get the project done. If you chose this route, you need to have the bouquet in the florist's hands as quickly as possible after the wedding. Your second choice is to air dry the flowers by yourself. Hang the bouquet upside down on a wire or taught string. Find a dark location with good airflow (well-ventilated), cool updrafts and that is not too humid. An attic, large closet, dark shed or garage are several good places. Hanging the bouquet upside down will keep the stems as straight as possible. To maintain the best color in the bouquet, get them away from sunlight as quickly as possible. The colors of flowers fade due to oxidation, a chemical reaction that needs both water and light. Removing the light source during drying curtails oxidation. The length of the process depends on the degree of humidity, temperature, circulation of air, and the kind(s) of flowers in the bouquet. The drying process is complete when the flowers feel stiff and dry, rather than limp or damp. Dried flowers need not be treated with anything. The old wives' tale about spraying your bouquet with hair spray is just that.
One word of warning . . . you may see little moths, called Indian Meal Moths flying around your dried flowers. They find roses and peonies particularly juicy treats. Should that problem arise, the best thing for you to do is to freeze the bouquet, in a plastic bag, in your freezer. About a week there or, in the winter, outside in a garage or shed, should kill the larvae and solve the problem.
To avoid after-drying fading, the flowers should be kept away from direct sunlight and be nowhere near forced air heaters, whose very dry air may cause the flower structure to shatter. Your flowers can be gently dusted with a feather duster, or with a hair dryer, set on low. If you are "keepsaking" your flowers by putting them away, wrap them gently in newspaper and put them in a cardboard box, away from dampness (some basements), and away from very dry air (some) attics.
Flower Preservation, pressed or freeze dried
This process, described below by Augusta Rose of Roses Freeze Dry is a great way to keep an important memento "fresh."
"Flowers are prepared and placed into a vacuum chamber. Then the temperature is lowered to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit and the moisture is slowly removed. Flowers will retain their natural shape and original color. They will appear as fresh as when they were cut, but you will find that flowers tend to become softer in color. Whites mellow to a lovely ivory color. You can have your entire bouquet preserved and placed in a custom designed case or arranged around your invitation, photo, or any special mementos you may have from that day. Special arrangements can be created that make wonderful gifts for the wedding party members, family, or anyone who helped make your day a special day to be remembered."
Reply:My bridal bouquet was made of orchids, and they don't preserve well. However, the girlfriend who caught my bouquet took out the springs of english ivy and planted them in small clay pots. A year later, on our first anniversary, she gave me a lovely houseplant, grown from my bouquet. I still have it, 30 years later!
Reply:Call the florist where the flowers came from %26amp; ask them if they do bridal boquet perservation. Most do or know some place that does.
My brother's wife had this done with her boquet. The flowers are beautifully displayed under a glass dome %26amp; mounted on a wooden base. She has them prominently displayed on their entertainment center.
If no one nearby does it in your price range, try googling Bridal Boquet Preservation. I'm sure one would be willing to work with you on the price.
(I already have them hanging upside down to preserve them a little)
What should I do with my wedding bouquet?
well if youre going to make a scrapbook of your wedding you can always put it in there and preserve them.
some people always get them dried and framed with their wedding photo and invitations...
Preserving Your Wedding Bouquet
If you have decided to preserve your bouquet, you have two options for air-drying. One is to bring the flowers to a professional florist and use their expertise to get the project done. If you chose this route, you need to have the bouquet in the florist's hands as quickly as possible after the wedding. Your second choice is to air dry the flowers by yourself. Hang the bouquet upside down on a wire or taught string. Find a dark location with good airflow (well-ventilated), cool updrafts and that is not too humid. An attic, large closet, dark shed or garage are several good places. Hanging the bouquet upside down will keep the stems as straight as possible. To maintain the best color in the bouquet, get them away from sunlight as quickly as possible. The colors of flowers fade due to oxidation, a chemical reaction that needs both water and light. Removing the light source during drying curtails oxidation. The length of the process depends on the degree of humidity, temperature, circulation of air, and the kind(s) of flowers in the bouquet. The drying process is complete when the flowers feel stiff and dry, rather than limp or damp. Dried flowers need not be treated with anything. The old wives' tale about spraying your bouquet with hair spray is just that.
One word of warning . . . you may see little moths, called Indian Meal Moths flying around your dried flowers. They find roses and peonies particularly juicy treats. Should that problem arise, the best thing for you to do is to freeze the bouquet, in a plastic bag, in your freezer. About a week there or, in the winter, outside in a garage or shed, should kill the larvae and solve the problem.
To avoid after-drying fading, the flowers should be kept away from direct sunlight and be nowhere near forced air heaters, whose very dry air may cause the flower structure to shatter. Your flowers can be gently dusted with a feather duster, or with a hair dryer, set on low. If you are "keepsaking" your flowers by putting them away, wrap them gently in newspaper and put them in a cardboard box, away from dampness (some basements), and away from very dry air (some) attics.
Flower Preservation, pressed or freeze dried
This process, described below by Augusta Rose of Roses Freeze Dry is a great way to keep an important memento "fresh."
"Flowers are prepared and placed into a vacuum chamber. Then the temperature is lowered to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit and the moisture is slowly removed. Flowers will retain their natural shape and original color. They will appear as fresh as when they were cut, but you will find that flowers tend to become softer in color. Whites mellow to a lovely ivory color. You can have your entire bouquet preserved and placed in a custom designed case or arranged around your invitation, photo, or any special mementos you may have from that day. Special arrangements can be created that make wonderful gifts for the wedding party members, family, or anyone who helped make your day a special day to be remembered."
Reply:My bridal bouquet was made of orchids, and they don't preserve well. However, the girlfriend who caught my bouquet took out the springs of english ivy and planted them in small clay pots. A year later, on our first anniversary, she gave me a lovely houseplant, grown from my bouquet. I still have it, 30 years later!
Reply:Call the florist where the flowers came from %26amp; ask them if they do bridal boquet perservation. Most do or know some place that does.
My brother's wife had this done with her boquet. The flowers are beautifully displayed under a glass dome %26amp; mounted on a wooden base. She has them prominently displayed on their entertainment center.
If no one nearby does it in your price range, try googling Bridal Boquet Preservation. I'm sure one would be willing to work with you on the price.
How many roses are enough for a decent size bouquet?
I'm thinking about getting my bf a bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day. I've given him bouquets a few times for regular days, but I want this one to be special. How many roses do I need to get for a fairly large size bouquet? I was thinking of 30 to 50. Is that too much or too little?
How many roses are enough for a decent size bouquet?
30 maybe be alright...but 50 seems to much...
they're gonna be real heavy
so, i'd say 30
Reply:I think that is way too much. Go with six roses mixed with baby's breath and other flowers. Keep it simple and sweet. The abundance is not going to impress... the simplicity is.
Reply:24 should be good. I think anything over that is way too much. Especially for a guy.
Reply:One dozen red roses make a very nice bouquet. Course if money is no problem, go for whatever you want to spend. Where I live 50 roses would be well over $100.
Reply:as many as you can kill why buy a rose bush cause then you would have to enjoy them all the time
Reply:6 - 8 - 12 - 24 - 32.
Reply:He's a guy...they are not real flower people. But they love the thoughtfullness. If he drives a car, put a rose on his windshield and fill his car to the top with balloons. Put a card on the seat. If you must do a big bouquet, do a dozen roses and some stargazers...now thats drama!
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How many roses are enough for a decent size bouquet?
30 maybe be alright...but 50 seems to much...
they're gonna be real heavy
so, i'd say 30
Reply:I think that is way too much. Go with six roses mixed with baby's breath and other flowers. Keep it simple and sweet. The abundance is not going to impress... the simplicity is.
Reply:24 should be good. I think anything over that is way too much. Especially for a guy.
Reply:One dozen red roses make a very nice bouquet. Course if money is no problem, go for whatever you want to spend. Where I live 50 roses would be well over $100.
Reply:as many as you can kill why buy a rose bush cause then you would have to enjoy them all the time
Reply:6 - 8 - 12 - 24 - 32.
Reply:He's a guy...they are not real flower people. But they love the thoughtfullness. If he drives a car, put a rose on his windshield and fill his car to the top with balloons. Put a card on the seat. If you must do a big bouquet, do a dozen roses and some stargazers...now thats drama!
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What is the meaning of carrying a bouquet of flowers for your wedding?
Is there a reason for this, or is it just because flowers are pretty? I never really thought about it before, and I'm just wondering because when I think about it, it seems strange, because there doesn't seem to be a purpose. Am I missing it? (And no offense to those who do carry flowers, just curious :) )
What is the meaning of carrying a bouquet of flowers for your wedding?
For centuries, flowers have stood for a variety of emotions and values. Roses for love, lilies for virtue and so on. In ancient marriages, the brides carried herbs beneath their veils to symbolize fidelity. Greek brides carried ivy as a symbol of never-ending love. Orange blossoms, (the world renowned wedding flower) were chosen by the Spaniards to represent happiness and fulfillment, because the orange tree flowers and bears fruit at the same time. During even earlier times of "primitive marriage," when the fear of demons was most prevalent, the brides carried stinking garlands of herbs and spices for the purpose of frightening off evil spirits.
Today, brides carry flowers in the color scheme of their wedding, bringing beauty and elegance as well as old world customs to their special day.
Reply:In general, they are used for weddings to symbolize fertility.
You can go in deeper than that if you want to find out which flowers symbolize what, as well as the colours of them.
Reply:It can mean fertility, but also back in the day when people didnt bathe too often they didnt smell very well so the bride would carry a bouqet to help cover and bad odor.
Reply:I seem to remember that it was originally a bunch of wheat. It was to symbolize having plenty to eat in your coming life.
Reply:It simbolized Fertility.
Good luck
What is the meaning of carrying a bouquet of flowers for your wedding?
For centuries, flowers have stood for a variety of emotions and values. Roses for love, lilies for virtue and so on. In ancient marriages, the brides carried herbs beneath their veils to symbolize fidelity. Greek brides carried ivy as a symbol of never-ending love. Orange blossoms, (the world renowned wedding flower) were chosen by the Spaniards to represent happiness and fulfillment, because the orange tree flowers and bears fruit at the same time. During even earlier times of "primitive marriage," when the fear of demons was most prevalent, the brides carried stinking garlands of herbs and spices for the purpose of frightening off evil spirits.
Today, brides carry flowers in the color scheme of their wedding, bringing beauty and elegance as well as old world customs to their special day.
Reply:In general, they are used for weddings to symbolize fertility.
You can go in deeper than that if you want to find out which flowers symbolize what, as well as the colours of them.
Reply:It can mean fertility, but also back in the day when people didnt bathe too often they didnt smell very well so the bride would carry a bouqet to help cover and bad odor.
Reply:I seem to remember that it was originally a bunch of wheat. It was to symbolize having plenty to eat in your coming life.
Reply:It simbolized Fertility.
Good luck
How do I find a listing of a print by paula vaughan, entitled a bouquet for elizabeth?
I am looking for the value of the print.
How do I find a listing of a print by paula vaughan, entitled a bouquet for elizabeth?
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Bouq...
Reply:http://antiques.about.com/gi/dynamic/off...
How do I find a listing of a print by paula vaughan, entitled a bouquet for elizabeth?
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Bouq...
Reply:http://antiques.about.com/gi/dynamic/off...
Have you ever dreamed of being carried into the sky by a giant bouquet of colorful toy balloons?
I certainly have! Check this out- http://www.clusterballoon.org/
Man, I'm virtually there : )
Have you ever dreamed of being carried into the sky by a giant bouquet of colorful toy balloons?
OH YES.Along with many other flying dreams.Usually low and slow vs high and fast.Along side hawks etc. I grew up flying from the age of 5 yr.s old so I can live my dreams out.I am so thankful for that.I imagined jumping out so vividly at that age and falling through the air.A few years later,I saw my first skydiver and knew as soon as I could,I would be living out another dream.My 18 th. birthday saw that come true to.Seeing that guy who, with no time in the air before, build and fly his very own array of surplus wx. balloons across country, again put my dreams one step ahead of my accomplishments.Getting older now and a take off weight to deal with,this just may be the hardest dream to get done.Someone has done it,so can we! I love it all.
Reply:spam
Reply:No.
I'd rather be in an airplane, that I am flying.
Reply:yeh i would really love to do that to, can just imagian it, great fun
Reply:No not really...
Reply:Not that i can recall. But i dreamed i was a milkman last night.
Reply:I used to dream this regularly as a child. Then later saw the film ( from the 50s....a French film ) The Red Balloon. It is a really delightful film if you can get hold of it.
Reply:Your having the same dream as me.
Reply:Let me redirect you to the gay division of Y/A.....quoth the Raven ...Nevermore.
Reply:this one is hot air balloon and balloons right?
i saw one us tv program.
kids used more than 200 or 300 balloons to fly.
looks not comfortable at all lol.
Reply:no but i used to dream i could fly outta my window at night on my pillow
Reply:it wasn;t a giant bouquet, but a few balloons.. i love dreams when i'm in the sky/flying
Man, I'm virtually there : )
Have you ever dreamed of being carried into the sky by a giant bouquet of colorful toy balloons?
OH YES.Along with many other flying dreams.Usually low and slow vs high and fast.Along side hawks etc. I grew up flying from the age of 5 yr.s old so I can live my dreams out.I am so thankful for that.I imagined jumping out so vividly at that age and falling through the air.A few years later,I saw my first skydiver and knew as soon as I could,I would be living out another dream.My 18 th. birthday saw that come true to.Seeing that guy who, with no time in the air before, build and fly his very own array of surplus wx. balloons across country, again put my dreams one step ahead of my accomplishments.Getting older now and a take off weight to deal with,this just may be the hardest dream to get done.Someone has done it,so can we! I love it all.
Reply:spam
Reply:No.
I'd rather be in an airplane, that I am flying.
Reply:yeh i would really love to do that to, can just imagian it, great fun
Reply:No not really...
Reply:Not that i can recall. But i dreamed i was a milkman last night.
Reply:I used to dream this regularly as a child. Then later saw the film ( from the 50s....a French film ) The Red Balloon. It is a really delightful film if you can get hold of it.
Reply:Your having the same dream as me.
Reply:Let me redirect you to the gay division of Y/A.....quoth the Raven ...Nevermore.
Reply:this one is hot air balloon and balloons right?
i saw one us tv program.
kids used more than 200 or 300 balloons to fly.
looks not comfortable at all lol.
Reply:no but i used to dream i could fly outta my window at night on my pillow
Reply:it wasn;t a giant bouquet, but a few balloons.. i love dreams when i'm in the sky/flying
What is a good way to water roses (or any other bouquet of flowers) if you don't have a vase?
I was supposed to give a dozen roses to a really special friend of mine for her birthday yesterday, but she didn't come over to my place to pick them up. And, I don't have a vase with water to put them in. Is a very tall glass filled with water suitable?
Please? I need your help on this.
What is a good way to water roses (or any other bouquet of flowers) if you don't have a vase?
Nooooooo, the best way to preserve roses is to place the stems in ice. Once the ice melts just replace it. Always use ice it keeps them fresh longer and they last longer.
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Please? I need your help on this.
What is a good way to water roses (or any other bouquet of flowers) if you don't have a vase?
Nooooooo, the best way to preserve roses is to place the stems in ice. Once the ice melts just replace it. Always use ice it keeps them fresh longer and they last longer.
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