Thanksgiving day: FTD Coupons - Who We Are Thankful For…

Every year Thanksgiving reminds us what and who we are thankful for and allows us to take the time to recognize those that have made a difference to FTD.

First, we would like to express our gratitude to our customers. Our mission here at FTD is “To inspire, support, and delight our customers when expressing life’s most important sentiments.” Every day this mission drives our company’s decisions and future.  Our leader, Rob Apatoff, always takes the time to remind us of our mission and keep us directed toward fulfilling our mission.  It is always exciting when a customer expresses their happiness after receiving one of our products, and it is always disheartening when something goes awry.  In the end, FTD would like to thank its customers for standing with us for the last 100+ years and we are excited for the future.

Next, we would like to show our appreciation for our member florists and their role in fulfilling our mission.  Our “best-in-class” florists are always using their talents and artistry to deliver the quality and creativity that FTD promises.  We are dedicated to helping our florists grow and succeed in the upcoming years.

Lastly, we would like to thank our family and friends. Our employees work their hardest to make our customers happy and strive to do their best every day.  We would also like to thank our partners for contributing and collaborating with us.  These partnerships have enabled us to continue our leadership in quality, innovation, and dependability.

Thank you,

Your FTD Fresh Team

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Sips & Sweets: Pairing Dessert, Wine and More

Sophisticated, decadent and indulgent  —  wine and cheese are the perfect epicurean pair. The rich, saltiness of delectable ripe or aged cheeses accompanied by the qualities of different varietals of grapes create the ultimate sensory experience for dinner guests. Sips and sweets also go hand-in-hand at any soiree. Diverge from the usual savory suspects and pique your palate with a dose of dessert to go along with your favorite bottles of wine at your next dinner party or at-home wine tasting.

If you have a particular dessert in mind, it is easy to select the appropriate bottle of wine that is equally sweet for the palate. The three key factors to consider when selecting a bottle of wine to pair with desserts are: acidity, intensity and sweetness.

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Fruit-forward desserts often pair well with acidic wines to help counterbalance the natural acidity. White wines tend to be more acidic and naturally have hints and undertones of stone fruit, candied citrus and honey. Gewurztraminer (a sweet, German dessert wine) or pink champagne are excellent pairings for desserts that are heavy in fruit and spice. The sweetness of a gewurztraminer or the crisp, lively effervescence of a champagne or other sparkling wine will highlight the layers of flavors in the fruit-centric desserts. Try an apple pie, a summertime peach tart or a carrot cake. This summer fruit galette is easy to modify and can use any fruit you may have on hand. A pinch of ground spices can be added to enhance the baked flavors of the white wine.

The tropical acidity of the chocolate dip delights real chocolate-covered kiwi pops is the perfect burst of summer sweetness for an outdoor soiree. Pair the playful pops with a New Zealand sauvignon blanc that has citrus and light herbal notes with a velvety, supple texture to help balance the acidity of the fruit. Or, the chocolate dip delights pina colada white chocolate dipped strawberries offer a tropical twist on a favorite.

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Try Giada De Laurentiis’ summer fruit with wine and mint that calls for a dry, crisp white wine such as a pinot grigio or an unoaked chardonnay. Don’t forget a glass on the side!

Chocolate, Mocha, Ganache  —  Oh My!

As a general rule of thumb,  the darker the dessert, the darker the wine. Also, the flavors of the wine should be as intense as the dessert itself. Pair rich, decadent chocolate cakes and confections with deeply-hued red wines such as a late-harvest pinot noir or a classic Port, the quintessential dessert wine. Port-style wines are sweet dessert wines made from zinfandel, syrah or portuguese grape varietals then fortified with brandy. The result is a lush red wine that coats your palate with sweet undertones and flavors of chocolate, mocha and dark cherries. The chocolate dip delights real chocolate covered cherries will be enhanced by the viscosity and richness of the port, which has its own dark cherry undertones.

As an alternative to sweet, jammy dessert wines, lower sugar reds such as a softer, late-harvest zinfandel will help enhance the flavors of mocha and cacao in the chocolate dessert itself. The rich 72% extra dark truffle or the Aztec spice truffle in theGodiva dark decadence truffle flights will shine when paired with a soft, peppery glass of zin.

Pop, Fizz, Cheesecake

Sparkling wines or champagnes come in a varying range of sweetness and acidity. The buttery, yeast notes often found in sparkling wine pair well with rich, caramelized or flaky, buttery desserts. Whether you prefer firm, well-structured bubbles or simply soft effervescence, sparkling wines can be very versatile when it comes to dessert pairings.

The creamy richness of cheesecake topped with fresh, summer-ripened berries and a crumbly, Graham cracker crust adds sweetness on the palate to balance the dryness of the sparkling wine. The bubbles will also offer a pleasant reprieve from the rich and velvety texture of the cheesecake. Delight your guests with the Eli strawberry cheesecake and a glass of prosecco or Asti spumante. The buttery, shortbread cookie crust will be the perfect accompaniment to the extra dry Italian sparkling wine.

When breakfast mingles with dessert, very sweet things happen. The Eli cinnamon roll streusel cheesecake takes the cake (both literally and figuratively) when it comes to dessert over-achievers. Cinnamon swirl coffee cake serves as the base for a thick layer of vanilla cheesecake topped with buttery streusel. A dry or brut sparkling wine will help balance the sweetness of this breakfast-meets-dessert debutante.

Know Your Floriography: Give the Right Rose & Avoid Floral Faux Pas

Flowers and plants have been used to convey messages to recipients since biblical times. However, the current language of flowers, known as floriography, gained widespread popularity in Victorian times and those same meanings are still used today. In general, roses convey a message of love, but with a rainbow of shades to choose from, and each hue carrying its own meaning, be sure to carefully consider the associated flower meanings before selecting blooms to avoid a floral faux pas.

Red Roses

You don’t have to know anything about the language of flowers to know the meaning of sending someone a bouquet of red roses. No other flower conveys true love like red roses. The deep scarlet shade instantly evokes images of a couple passionately in love. Red roses are one of the most universal symbols of love throughout the world; they say “I love you” in every language.

Pink

While there are as many meanings for pink roses as there are shades of the blushing hue, pink roses generally convey gratitude, grace, admiration and joy. This is the perfect floral choice for a new mom or a special graduate. Deep-pink roses are a lovely way to say thank you for support from people like an assistant, secretary or childcare provider. Lighter shades of pink tend to carry a more sympathetic message, making them the ideal color choice to send to a friend who is ill or grieving.

Orange

Orange roses represent enthusiasm and passion. A bouquet in this bold color sends a message of excitement and intrigue, making them the choice for a new love interest. They convey romance without the potentially overwhelming implications of red roses, which is ideal if you have only been dating the recipient for a few months and haven’t said the “L” word yet.

Yellow

If you see any long-term love potential, don’t you dare send yellow roses, which says you are happy to stay in the friend zone. Sunshine-hued roses represent friendship and are one of the only colors of roses that do not have any romantic meaning associated with them. This is a safe pick to cheer up a friend who is in the hospital or to show your sister support after a messy breakup.

White

White roses symbolize innocence and purity, making it a popular selection for brides to use in the bridal bouquet and wedding decor. White roses are the perfect color bloom to send a newly engaged couple to say congratulations. This is also the perfect color selection for dads to send daughters to make them feel extra special on Valentine’s Day or to celebrate a recent accomplishment.

Additionally, white roses signify reverence, which makes them an appropriate choice to send someone following the death of a loved one to show your sympathy and respect for the loss. A bouquet of white roses says “I’m thinking of you” and is a subtle and thoughtful way to express your condolences when words fail you.

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