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Floral Touches: Entertaining on a Budget

October 01, 2008 09:00 AM

Flowers are a traditional centerpiece, but why not mix things up and try incorporating them into different parts of a meal? It’s a unique way to decorate and can add an unexpected twist to a lunch or dinner gathering. Use fresh flowers from your garden while they’re still thriving, or use clean silk flowers. You could also use paper flowers, although their uses would be more limited.

Here are five ways to add flowers to your mealtime décor:

Ice cubes. Place flowers in ice cube compartments, fill and freeze. Pop out the cubes and add a pretty, floral touch to iced tea, lemonade or other drinks.

Garnishes. Instead of the traditional parsley, how about a bright, cheery daisy or a fall-blooming crocus on the side of a plate?

Wine glass markers. Tie coneflowers or black-eyed Susans around the base of a wine glass to make them stand out. Attach a tag with each guest’s name.

Plates. Large leaves, such as those from hostas or other plants, can make excellent botanical plates. Be sure to rinse and dry them thoroughly before placing food on them; ideally, they should come from an organic garden where no pesticides were used.

On the table. Scatter flowers on the table or place them underneath an overlay of tulle or other opaque fabric for a festive floral touch.

Photo courtesy of http://www.drumcpherson.com” title="Flower Ice Cubes">Dru McPherson

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Message	<p>Flowers are a traditional centerpiece, but why not mix things up and try incorporating them into different parts of a meal? It’s a unique way to decorate and can add an unexpected twist to a lunch or dinner gathering. Use fresh flowers from your garden while they’re still thriving, or use clean silk flowers. You could also use <a href="http://www.thebudgetcasa.com/paper-flower-bouquets-the-look-for-less/paper-flower-bouquets-the-look-for-less" title="paper flowers">paper flowers</a>, although their uses would be more limited. </p> <p> Here are five ways to add flowers to your mealtime décor: </p> <p> <b>Ice cubes.</b> Place flowers in ice cube compartments, fill and freeze. Pop out the cubes and add a pretty, floral touch to iced tea, lemonade or other drinks. </p> <p> <b>Garnishes.</b> Instead of the traditional parsley, how about a bright, cheery daisy or a fall-blooming crocus on the side of a plate? </p> <p> <b>Wine glass markers.</b> Tie coneflowers or black-eyed Susans around the base of a wine glass to make them stand out. Attach a tag with each guest’s name. </p> <p> <b>Plates. </b>Large leaves, such as those from hostas or other plants, can make excellent botanical plates. Be sure to rinse and dry them thoroughly before placing food on them; ideally, they should come from an organic garden where no pesticides were used. </p> <p> <b>On the table. </b>Scatter flowers on the table or place them underneath an overlay of tulle or other opaque fabric for a festive floral touch. </p> <p> <i>Photo courtesy of <a href=" <a href="http://www.drumcpherson.com">http://www.drumcpherson.com”</a> title="Flower Ice Cubes">Dru McPherson</a></i> </p> http://www.thebudgetfoodie.com/8430/
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