I’m at the table with green stalks of bamboo and Belmont Green Stalks, Mikasa Gourmet Basics Dinnerware. Organic in design, Belmont Green Stalks Dinnerware is a handcrafted collection, with the reactive glaze providing a natural variation in color, adding to the handcrafted appeal. Leafy stalks provide pattern and color on the salad plates of the stoneware.…
Sitting on the dock of the lake is the next best thing to a boat ride. The dock gives us some cover and shelter if the sun is too hot or there is a threat of storms so we can still get our water fix. Some of us like to look at the water… Some of…
We spent the weekend in the NC mountains recently to escape the heat. In addition to wine-ing a bit, we enjoyed the scenery along the Blue Ridge Parkway. I’m sharing some barn love and mountain views. . . I wish I could share the lower temps and humidity too. . . :) Please have a seat and…
Watermelon Mojito with Mint Simple Syrup is a refreshing cocktail for summertime sipping! This cocktail (or mocktail), starts with fresh watermelon puree! To make your puree, cut your watermelon into chunks and toss in a blender and puree until smooth. Pass watermelon through a strainer, discarding pulp and reserving watermelon liquid. Keep watermelon puree in…
‘Just Peachy’ Crab Salad with Avocado is perfect for a summer appetizer or light dinner and pretty enough to serve company! Summer peaches and creamy avocado are a delicious complement to fresh and naturally sweet crabmeat that has a touch of ocean saltiness! I found this recipe in my search for a salad using summer peaches. I knew this…
We find ourselves returning to Charleston, SC for a weekend visit a couple of times a year. No matter how many times I visit, I always enjoy taking a stroll in the early morning hours with my camera. We park the car once we arrive, walking to our destinations and dinner. Charleston is a foodie’s paradise and we…
I’m a fan of Jars and *Bees* so I’m sharing some Jar and Bee Love, rolled into one package, with a wee summertime giveaway! I was buzzing around T. J. Maxx when I spied Quattro Stagioni Canning Jars a year ago, and again more recently a couple of weeks ago. The bee skep design on the jars is ideal…
I’m at the table with some waterside dining and Pfaltzgraff Cayman Dinnerware. Pfaltzgraff’s Cayman brings sun-muted shades of turquoise and browns, sea and sand, to the table. An island of crushed shells adds a little Caribbean touch for a centerpiece . . . Along with jute knotted bottles, washed ashore from World Market, and a candelabra insert for island ambiance…
I’m on the Back Porch trying to beat the heat, and staying cool with Watermelon Gazpacho! Refreshing, light, and flavorful for the summertime. Best of all, no oven required and you can mix up a small batch of this gazpacho, altering the ingredients to your taste! Watermelon Gazpacho, adapted from Martha Stewart Ingredients *5 cups peeled, seeded, and…
Everything is better with bacon, including the classic Italian Caprese Salad with the addition of a hot bacon dressing! Fresh from the pages of the June issue of Southern Living Magazine, I was not-so-patiently waiting for the arrival of heirloom tomatoes at our Farmers Market! Hot Bacon Caprese Salad, recipe courtesy Southern Living Ingredients Assorted heirloom…