bloom does babies...

and not just any baby, a new bloom baby! we've added a sweet little girl to our bloom tribe this year and we're tickled pink! we're also crazy about spoiling her pretty mama, bloom style of course, 

and so was born the "new baby nosh box".

it's got all the fixin's for a few good meals so our mama can focus on her baby and not breakin' her back in the kitchen. the best part? we take the box back after we unload the goodies, so we can fill it up again and deliver another night of meals (and steal some kisses from our little bloom baby)!

so, what's in there? we choose items that can do double duty and can be eaten right away or frozen for later. here's the scoop:

- homemade tomato sauce and freshly grated mozzarella cheese for pizza or pasta

- neapolitan style crust from salino's

- pretty orcchiette pasta

- organic lettuce and salad fixin's from phoebe's pure food

- phoebe's favorite morning loaf from fields and french hens

- marinated artichokes for topping pizza, salad or pasta

the best part? our box came to the rescue since thanksgiving leftovers just ran out at bloom mama's house!

we're already working on our next nosh box necessities...stay tuned to see what we deliver!

meet bloom...

our very own christin kelley!

 

 

meet bloom...

our very own phoebe canakis!

bloom does holiday...

happy friday dear readers! we're so excited for the holidays over here we just want to share EVERYTHING to make your celebrations a little sweeter. so, in that spirit, we're bring you holiday themed friday finds so you can get your local santa spirit on while giving and receiving. 

these pretty wrapping papers from local resource penmerry design by  katharine smaglinski, have got us smitten with the season. she carries a  line of high quality line of gift wrap from waste not paper (sister company of the paper-source). 

ohhh, paper-source products available in berks county! why yes! it's true! 

normally they retail for $7.50 per roll, which is two large sheets of 26.5 x 39" but she is running a special this year, order 2 or more rolls and it will be $6.00 per roll! 
contact katie at design@penmerry.com
 hurry up though, we know she's selling out quickly!

better yet? host a girls night gift wrapping party! we are giddy about this idea and will keep you posted on a play-date :) 

bloom does adventure...

we promised you a full berks county social calendar over here at bloom, so let's get started! the holidays are the perfect time to get out and play enjoying the season here at home. here are two events we never miss and hope you won't either!

bloom goes greek for a day . . .

Sticky sweet baklava, pastitsio, moussaka, finikia for finger eating, piping hot Greek coffee, savory olives & cheese . . .  a cultural meal shared in a church hall, with your neighbors, at a wallet friendly price. . . I'm not sure what's a better way to nosh.

Hope you didn’t miss the 54th annual Greek Bazaar at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, the scoop was on our facebook page.   The savory platter options were tantalizing.  The line for dining in was long so arrive early.   If you prefer avoiding the crowd take advantage of the drive up options.  

Not only did we pick up sweets to enjoy during the week but we visited the pop-up shops that included the pantry (olive oil, cheese, olives, baked goods, bread, candy), the attic (second hand items for super cheap), gift shop, jewelry and books.  

Saint Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, in Berks County, hosts their annual Greek Festival in mid October.  Make a note, in your fancy smart phone, for the 2013 Greek Bazaar in Berks or Lancaster County and you too can be Greek for a day.

berks to nyc marathon 2012 for IM ABLE

handicap: a disadvantage that makes achievement unusually difficult . . .

. . . but not impossible

There is something afoot in Berks and it's inspiring.

A team of 5 locals (Janet Oberholtzer & Beverly Shantz sporting IM ABLE gear, right photo) will be running the 2012 NYC Marathon, representing and fundraising for IM ABLE.   It began with the dream of Chris Kaag, founder if IM ABLE & Corps Fitness (top left, center).  

The IM ABLE Foundation was created to build active lifestyles for individuals with disabilities.  The mission of the IM ABLE Foundation is to remove obstacles that prevent people affected by disabilities from being physically active by providing resources, grants, fitness opportunities and motivation. They change attitudes about the potential of disabled individuals by exposing what is possible.

There are amazing roots building beautiful things in Berks.  

Last night's send off party is where enthusiasm and motivation bloomed.