The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh with Mary Green
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh tells the poignant story of Victoria Jones, a young woman who uses the Victorian tradition of flower symbolism to communicate her emotions and navigate her troubled past. As she learns to reconcile her experiences through the meanings of various flowers, she embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery that intertwines love, loss, and the power of community and relationships.
My guest this week is Mary Green, a florist, wife, dog-mom, plant lover, and also my next door neighbor. Mary loves live music, spending time with friends and family, and books with dark twists and turns.
Hibiscus Paloma Mocktail
1 grapefruit wedge
½ oz fresh lime juice
3 oz NA tequila (I used Ritual Tequila)
¼ cup club soda
1 tsp Hibiscus Simple Syrup (I used Wild Hibiscus, found at Total Wine)
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
kosher salt for garnish
Directions
Pour kosher salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit and dip the rim of glass in salt.
In a glass, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and hibiscus simple syrup. Stir in tequila, add ice, and top with club soda. Garnish.
In This Episode
The Complete Language of Flowers by S. Theresa Dietz