It's A Year To Celebrate Artisan Cheese

Yes, Paris has better French cheese, including the many raw-milk selections that Americans can't import. You can get better mozzarella and ricotta in Italy. But can you get Red Hawk in Milan? Or Rogue River Blue? Or Vella Dry Jack?

A Do it Yourself Dutch Cheese Tour in Amsterdam

We’re not being cheesy when we say The Netherlands is one of the cheese capitals of Europe. From Gouda to Edam and everything in between, you’re guaranteed to enjoy some kind of Dutch kaas (cheese). Luckily, the capital city of Amsterdam is centralized near plenty of outlets to get your fix.

12 Plants For A Full Year Of Blooms In The Sacramento Valley

Want a garden full of color year-round? Start with flowers that take turns blooming according to the calendar. This assortment features a different family of flowers for every month. Each one has proved to perform well in Sacramento, tolerating both winter chill and summer heat waves. With this group, your yard will always be in bloom.

Two Floats Bring California Flowers Back To Rose Parade

For the 123rd Rose Parade, “Cal Poly to the Rescue” (pictured above), a float created by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Pomona students, and “Timeless Fun for Everyone” (pictured at the top of the post with Janice Vann applying flax seeds), a float sponsored by the California Clock Co., will be decorated entirely with flowers, grasses, seeds and grains harvested in state.

Mayesh Debuts Its 2012 Video Series, Featuring Mandy Majerik

Back in October, Mayesh Wholesale Florist announced its first Mayesh Design Star. Mandy Majerik, AIFD, PFCI, our 2012 Mayesh Design Star, will be the host for this year’s video series. Our 2012 theme is “The Art of Flowers” with the goal to showcase Mayesh Certified Awesome Blossom flowers combined with Mandy’s great design aesthetic.