Black Flowers & Foliage Are Gaining Ground In The Garden

Black or dark flowers and foliage impart a deep and sophisticated note of drama to a gay garden scene of colorful daylilies, daisies and dahlias. The contrasts are striking and effective. Dramatic ornamental grasses, cannas and trailing black sweet potato vines make familiar garden colors look even brighter.

EZBloomers.com Announces New Facebook Page

July 7, 2011 EZBloomers.com

EZBloomers.com, a popular online service known for their new approach of providing “fee-free flowers” is now on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ezbloomers. The new social media site is a place where customers can learn more about the company and interact on a number of custom floral arrangement topics.

American Cheese Society Conference Offers Back Stage Passes To Volunteers

Want a back stage pass to the biggest cheese show in North America? Then sign up to volunteer at the 2011 American Cheese Society’s 28th Annual Conference & Competition this August in Montréal, Québec, Canada. With more than 1,650 artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses from Canada, U.S.A., and Mexico needing to be sorted, judged, sliced and served.

Great American Bites: Muffuletta Sandwich At Central Grocery, New Orleans

The greatness of Central Grocery would be well disguised were it not for the line often snaking out the door. Only a small sign next to the door hints at what awaits inside. The plaque reads, "For Three Generations Home of The Famous Italian Muffuletta Imitated By Many But Never Duplicated." It is not the canned tomatoes or pasta that the customers stand in long lines for. They come to Central Grocery from near and far for the best sandwich in the world.

Sartori Wins At 2011 Wisconsin State Fair

July 7, 2011 Sartori Company

Sartori swept the Flavored Hard Cheese Category with Balsamic BellaVitano® in First, Mediterranean Fontina Second, and Espresso BellaVitano® coming in Third. The company is particularly excited about the second place finish from Mediterranean Fontina; a new item that will be launching full-scale in July of 2011. Mediterranean Fontina is a unique item that enlists the earthy flavors of garlic, thyme and olive oil, and is warmed by the heat of Aleppo pepper.