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Super Bowl 2017 Inspired Flower Arrangements

Posted by Suzie Canale on Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Football fans are getting ready for their favorite day of the year next Sunday, the ultimate showdown between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons!  Hosted in Houston, Texas within NRG Stadium, people are on the edge of their seats to find out who will win the 51st annual sporting event that is sure to cause quite a commotion since Tom Brady has yet to be defeated by the southern team.  Another reason to stay glued to the TV is to watch how the quarterback yields his revenge after being suspended for the first four games of the season.  Experts are predicting a spitfire competition to see who will be the recipient of the Lombardi Trophy so be sure to plan ahead with food, décor and of course, flowers!


If you’re hosting this year’s Super Bowl and are thinking beyond making a vat of chicken wings and nachos for your guests to enjoy, you might want to think about a little décor to go along with the menu.   Team banners, t-shirts and color- coordinated settings are always fun but perhaps a few flower arrangements could be just what you need to spruce up your evening?  Here are a couple of samples for both Patriots and Falcon fans to select from and if you know you’ll have friends and family over who are routing for different teams, try a combination of the two to set an exciting Super Bowl mood!

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New England Patriots

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When coming up with design for floral pieces based on the Patriots, keep in mind that that there are three colors to play with: red, white and blue.  This gives you options of either combining the three or placing single colors in vases throughout the area you are entertaining.  Red roses, white hydrangea and blue delphinium are excellent varieties that will work well, either separate or together.  Other substitutes can also include red gerbera daisies, white phlox or blue dyed pom-poms.  



Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons also have a similar color scheme going which will work really well if you’re planning to create both for your party.  Featuring again red and white hues, you can easily implement white daisies and red carnations for centerpieces for a festive yet inexpensive presentation.  This team jersey also has black woven into the fabric, which can be interesting if you can find black millet, black roses or black calla lilies to incorporate within the bouquets.  

Tags: Patriot Place, Patriotic Flowers, Super Bowl, Football, Patriots

Recipe for New England Clam Chowder

Posted by Suzie Canale on Fri, Jan 16, 2015

New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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For all of you football fans getting ready for Sunday’s big game, here’s a sure fire hit to add to your menu of tailgating foods!  Authentic to the New England region and delicious to boot, this recipe is both easy and quick to cook up for the big game day.   Try this New England Clam Chowder soup for your friends and family and get ready to cheer on the Patriots!

 

Ingredients

4 Red Potatoes                                                          3 Tbsp Flour

½ Gallon of Half and Half Cream                            4 Tbsp of Butter

2 Bottles of Clam Juice                                              1 Tbsp of Dried Rosemary

4 lbs of Clams                                                                        1 Cup of Chopped Parsley

2 Celery Chopped Stalks                                          Salt

1 Yellow Chopped Onion                                          White Pepper

 

Directions

Melt the 4 Tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.  Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.   Slowly add flour creating a roué, which will start to thicken the mix of vegetables and butter.  Once the flour has been soaked up, slowly add in the cream taking rests to stir the chowder. 

 Take a knife and pierce the red potatoes, then place them in a microwave for 4 minutes.  Slice the lightly softened potatoes into rough cubes and add them into the pot. 

 In a separate pan, boil the 2 bottles of clam juice.  Place the clams in the heated liquid and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, afterwards straining the excess juice and adding the cooked clams to the chowder. 

 Add the 1 Tbsp of rosemary and cup of chopped parsley to the pot then season with salt and pepper to taste.  The chowder will thicken and the temperature should be dropped from medium to low for approximately 40 minutes.  Serve piping hot!

 

Tags: NFL, Suzie Canale, Super Bowl, Football, Chef, cooking, #EXFL

Boston Florist Wagers Baltimore Florist on #Patriots #Ravens Game

Posted by Rick Canale on Thu, Jan 19, 2012

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On Sunday January 22nd, 2012 the New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens for the NFL AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The winner of this conference game will head to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fans are going to liquor stores to load up on beer and ringing up their local pizzerias and buffalo wing havens for a game time feast.
While fans will also be calling their book makers to seek profit from the outcome, the staff at Exotic Flowers in Boston will be wagering an item a little more interesting than cash.
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Partnering with  Nick Fronduto COO of Jacobson Floral Supply in Boston, Exotic in Flowers in Boston is wagering Boston's own Legal Seafoods' clambake of New England Clam Chowder along with two live lobsters shipped to our floral partner in Baltimore. Flowers & Fancies in Maryland is a locally owned family owned and operated full service florist. When Exotic Flowers in Boston has a client who needs flowers in Baltimore, that client can rest easy knowing that Flowers & Fancies provides the same care and professionalism when delivering flowers in Baltimore; the same way that an Exotic Flowers client experiences a flower delivery in Boston.
The Wingrat family is dedicated to personalized service and care. "We always try to get to yes,."
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Eddie Wingrat is wagering Maryland's finest crab cakes from G&M Crabcakes to be shipped to Exotic Flowers in Boston in the event of a Ravens loss. Both teams are battle tested and comprise some of the greatest players of all time including Tom Brady and Ray Lewis. Regardless of the outcome, Exotic Flowers in Boston and Flowers & Fancies of Baltimore symbolize what business partnerships are all about. We are not just business partners but friends as well. 

Tags: Boston Florist, Super Bowl, Football, Baltimore Florist

Who Sends Super Bowl Flowers in Boston ?

Posted by Rick Canale on Wed, Feb 02, 2011

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Surprisingly, lots of Bostonians use flowers and plants to celebrate one of the biggest party days of the year. Super Bowl Sunday is known for big tv's, guacamole, buffalo wings and beer. But at Exotic Flowers, we ramp up for Super Bowl Sunday too. From black and yellow balloons (or green and yellow) to spectacular floral arrangements created for your hosts.

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Arrangements can also be created with miniature football helmets, football action figures as well helium filled football balloons. Keep in mind, we also have a liquor license in Boston and can get your favorite fan a case of Sam Adams in time for kick-off. Gift baskets featuring snacks, drinks and football gifts are also a great gift to send to any Super Bowl Party.

Superbowl gift basketOur staff at Exotic Flowers in Boston does not suggest you gamble, but keep in mind what better way to wager the game than bet a dozen roses versus one of our gift baskets on the outcome of the game.

Or if you make yourself an unwelcome guest, be sure to call us on Monday and we can deliver the perfect apology flowers to your hostess.

Our Prediction: Packers 24 Steelers 13

Tags: Hoste, Hostess Flowers, Super Bowl, Football

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