Southern Tablescape Thursday on the Porch


We have been enjoying the porch all week. If you’ve missed it, check this weeks posts on A Southern Life. Today, we’ll have lunch on the porch. Yes, I braved the wind. Sorry, it wrinkled the tablecloth a little, but, those things are okay when you are enjoying the porch. Y’all check out how my little dog, Bailey (the ham) managed to get in the picture.

All ready for soup first, then an entree and bread.
All ready for soup first, then an entree and bread.
Wheat grass in a garden.
Wheat grass in a garden.
The squirrel is having lunch at the bird feeder.
The squirrel is having lunch at the bird feeder.
Ready to eat.
Ready to eat.
The dishes are Mikasa's Garden Bloom for Studio Nova.
The dishes are Mikasa's Garden Bloom for Studio Nova.
This bird is shy.
This bird is shy.
This bird is trying to hide behind the pretty purple glass.
This bird is trying to hide behind the pretty purple glass.
This bird thinks it has found something to eat.
This bird thinks it has found something to eat.
Glad you could join me.
Glad you could join me.

Wish you could all join me for lunch on the porch. Life is just better when you can sit on a porch.

Ya’ll go on over and see the other great tablescapes at Between Naps on the Porch.
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Today’s Lagniappe: Spring Soup
This soup looks and tastes delicious and takes advantage of the abundance of Spring asparagus.

* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 pound leeks, chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 quarts water
* 3 large potatoes, chopped
* 2 large carrots, chopped
* 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
* 4 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 pound fresh spinach
* 1 cup heavy cream

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender.
2. Pour water into the pot. Mix in potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and rice. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, until vegetables and rice are tender.
3. Stir spinach and heavy cream into the soup mixture, and continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving.


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28 responses to “Southern Tablescape Thursday on the Porch”

  1. Fifi Flowers Avatar

    LOVELY setting… the squirrel likes it too… soooo nice of you to invite him/her!
    ENJOY!

  2. Kathleen Ellis Avatar

    Oh, I just love eating outside! Your table is so inviting! I hope you enjoy many meals “al fresco” in the months to come!
    Have a fabulous week!
    ;-D

  3. Carrie Avatar

    Your tablesetting is lovely…I enjoy the pretty floral dishes and the glasses add a nice splash of color as well. The birds and cage is a whimsical touch.

  4. Ivory Spring Avatar

    Hi Christi,

    What a lovely blog you have. I enjoy reading through your posts, and especially your recipes.

    Do you mind if I added your blog to my blogroll?

  5. margaret Avatar

    The instructions for the flowerball are now on the webpage.. thanks for visiting..

    http://chantillycharm.blogspot.com/

    Margaret

  6. Amy Avatar

    What an absolutely gorgeous porch area. I just love what you have done. The dishes are so springy and colorful too. Nice job. Amy 🙂

  7. Linda Avatar

    You just can’t beat an outdoor setting! Is that a terrarium? Love it. Linda

  8. Shelia Avatar

    Love your table setting on the porch! Your dishes are so pretty!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  9. mary Avatar

    It’s a little too cold here in NJ for lunch outside yet. I live in hope… lol. Love your tablescape, and the centerpiece is wonderful!

  10. Nola at The Bloom Girls Avatar

    I love the plant and birds you used in your tablescape. I am anxious for spring weather to arrive so we can enjoy the patio. Your recipe sounds delicious!

    Nola at The Bloom Girls

  11. Robin Avatar

    A lovely spring table…and your Bailey is adorable. Thank you for sharing the recipe with us.

    Have a beautiful day.

  12. Michelle Avatar

    Love the gold flatware…so pretty. I would have snapped up those birds too!

    Have a great day!

  13. Marty Avatar

    How wonderful to be able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful signs of nature. The table looks fabulous. I love the birds, they are just gorgeous. Wonderful soup recipe. I will have to try it. Hugs, Marty

  14. Kammy Avatar

    Beautiful – outdoor dining – I am ready for Summer ! Hugs ~ Kammy

  15. Linderhof Avatar

    I always love eating outdoors! Love your birds — I’ve got a couple but they don’t have the personality of yours!

  16. Mary @ Boogieboard Cottage Avatar

    Beautiful table setting, I like the center piece, very original. :O)

  17. Janie G Avatar

    Love your beautiful flower dishes, they are so sweet and lovely. How nice to eat on the porch – Spring is here!

  18. Christine Avatar

    How nice to be able to eat lunch out on the porch with a beautiful tablescape!…Christine

  19. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    * Wonderful birds (so sweet!) and your pruple glasses are DIVINE!!! Thank you for sharing! Linda/ “Mom…”, in AZ*

  20. Nancy Avatar

    Very nice! :)Nancy

  21. Joyce Avatar

    Lovely purple glass. Thanks for sharing the delicious recipe.
    Joyce

  22. Dream Mom Avatar

    Love the pretty dishes. I like how you set up the place settings so both people can have a great view on the porch. Your squirrel is cute-I love it when they feed. No worries on the wind~ you are right-when you are out on the porch, who cares! Nice job!

  23. Crystal Avatar

    Lovely table. Charming dishes. You are so right, eating outdoors is way better. I love this time of year. Great job! Crystal

  24. Lana G! Avatar

    The sure sign of spring! Outdoor tablescapes! Love it!

  25. Rainey Avatar

    What a pretty porch! My tablescape is on my patio also! That’s so awesome… Did we have a theme? Thanks for the recipe! I can have that!

    ~Really Rainey~

  26. Charla @ For the Sake of Time Avatar

    An absolutely lovely table. We hope to “dine on the deck” at the lake this weekend. Thank you for sharing.

  27. Pat@Back Porch Musings Avatar

    Your table beautiful.

    My table setting is on the porch, this week, also! The weather is perfect for dining on the porch.

  28. margaret Avatar

    Where on where did you get such beautiful birds?

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