Vases Wild decks our doors for the Good Cheer holiday Fundraiser!

Tobey Nelson, owner and operator of new local floral and event design business, Vases Wild, created the design for our holiday entryway.  I am so thankful for her enthusiasm and talent...she was extremely easy to work with and I'm thrilled with the look!  Little by little she'll be adding holiday elements to the inside of Prima as well.  Read her words below...

 "What  better way to introduce Vases Wild (my new floral and event design business) than by participating in a Good Cheer Fundraiser?!  (I love Good Cheer almost as much as I love flowers!)  Jenn Jurrians (owner of Prima Bistro) and I have been so inspired by the frosty mornings of late that we decided to use that as the theme for Prima’s holiday decorations this year, and for the Bistro’s entry into Good Cheer’s “Deck The Doors” contest.
Using the inspiration of sparkley silvery frost on moss-covered branches, I embellished Cedar garland with cuttings from my garden and branches from storm-downed trees in my neighborhood.  The ”bling” was all purchased from Good Cheer!

This holiday season, please support your community.  Head to downtown Langley for some shopping; stroll the streets and enjoy the decorations.  Stop in to Prima Bistro for a cup of good cheer and cast your vote for what we think is the best doorway in Langley!!  Keep Vases Wild in mind for your floral and decor needs – let me help make your holiday party sparkle, and your doorway a delight for the eye!  Check out my website for more information on my services.  www.vaseswild.com"

The Brussel Sprouts are here!

Willowood Farms delivered our first batch of brussel sprouts.  Here's how we prepare them...they are sorta a big deal.

Trim the ends and pull off any bad leaves, cut in half, and blanch in heavily salted boiling water until they are cooked but have good crunch in the middle (3-5 minutes - depends on your quantity).  Melt butter (a lot) in pan, wait until it's foaming, place sprouts in pan cut side down, leave at high heat, once they are browning add salt, pepper, chopped garlic and we use fines herbs.  Toss until garlic cooks (30 seconds or so).  That's it!  The trick is to not be scared of butter and high heat.