Southern Fishing Trip Brunch

It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch!

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As I told you earlier this week, my friend Linda made us a fabulous brunch at Rusticities. This fun store is owned by the same guy who owns The Cottage.  Rusticities is really a fun store. Even the name is fun! Other than the minnow jar, the items used in this tablescape are from Rusticities and, of course, are for sale!

This brunch is what Linda would make her husband after he had been out fishing in the morning. With two lakes and three rivers in the county, you know, there is a lot of fishing going on! We used her antique minnow jar for our centerpiece and off we go:

There is a little kitchen room at Rusticities where we set this up.
There is a little kitchen room at Rusticities where we set this up.
We used the yellow and blue fiestaware plates.
We used the yellow and blue fiestaware plates.
How about these woodsy napkins and blueberry napkin rings on top of the rustic checked placemat.
How about these woodsy napkins and blueberry napkin rings on top of the rustic plaid placemat.
This is that fabulous antique minnow jar with an antique lure. Did you know people collect lures?
This is that fabulous antique minnow jar with an antique lure. Did you know people collect lures?
The flowers came from Linda's home and we draped across this fun fishing themed ring.
The flowers came from Linda's home and we draped across this fun fishing themed ring.
Here is the yellow fiestaware plate.
Here is the yellow fiesta ware plate. See the fish dish that is holding the salsa?
An upturned milk bucket next to a piece of stained glass. Add a lamp a sign and the little duck and it is a fun, rustic, fishing trip theme!
An upturned milk bucket next to a piece of stained glass. Add a lamp a sign and the little duck and it is a fun, rustic, fishing trip theme!
Don't forget this guy.
Don't forget this guy.
The platter with the eggs is even fish shaped. Kind of hard to tell with all the yummy egg casserole on top!
The platter with the eggs is even fish shaped. Kind of hard to tell with all the yummy egg casserole on top!
Another shot of that minnow jar.
Another shot of that minnow jar.
Yum!
Yum!
Linda's yummy buttermilk bicuits. She cut them in the shape of hearts and the state of Arkansas!
Linda's yummy buttermilk bicuits. She cut them in the shape of hearts and the state of Arkansas!
A reel and lure are added for some more rustic fun.
A reel and lure are added for some more rustic fun.
Live bait was not on the menu, but, the sign is a cute addition.
Live bait was not on the menu, but, the sign is a cute addition.

Okay, the pictures are done so we can dig in! Linda made a delicious egg casserole, buttermilk biscuits and strawberry freezer jam. She brought the honey, some diced up fruit, juice and butter for those biscuits and it was out of this world!

Today’s Lagniappe:  Linda’s Spicy Egg Casserole
I got this email from Linda along with the recipe (by the way, check out Rusticities ad at the end of this post).:

Christi, Darlin’ you know I love to serve this with fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuits.Plus a nice fresh bowl of salsa.

Thank you for coming to Rusticities. I thought this was a perfect table. Oh sweetie, I love our time at the lake kind of breakfast. Therefore the biscuits of Hearts and the State of Arkansas.

Fish would also be great if that were his or her favorite. Sometimes, the best kind of days come from starting them with thoughtfulness and just a little planning. Would life not be better for all of us if this were done every now and then. Love you dearie.

Come see us at “The Cottage” and “Rusticities” we’ll help you come up with a great tablescape – we promise ya’ hear.

Linda

SPICY EGG CASSEROLE

(Must be prepared 1 day in advance)

6 eggs
1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage, cooked,crumbled and drained
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (3 ounce) pkg. cream cheese
2 (6 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 ounce) carton small curd cottage cheese
6 Tablespoons butter
6 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, grated

In a large bowl, beat eggs well with a wire whisk. Add flour, baking powder and milk.

Cut cream cheese into small cubes. Add cream cheese and cottage cheese to egg mixture.

Add the grated Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheeses (I have also used just Mexican 4 cheese blend), along with the cooked sausage, salt, chopped green onions and mushrooms.

I  add some drops of “Tennessee Sunshine” a hot sauce that does not linger forever.  However it is a matter of taste.

Butter a 9 x 13 casserole and pour mixture into dish, dot with butter and top with a sprinkling of paprika. Cover and refrigerate over-night.

Next day, bring to room temperature and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

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33 responses to “Southern Fishing Trip Brunch”

  1. Marc Prevo Avatar
    Marc Prevo

    Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk. It is generally used as a spread and a condiment, as well as in cooking, such as baking, sauce making, and pan frying. Butter consists of butterfat, milk proteins and water.:

    All the best to you
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  2. Mary @Boogieboard Cottage Avatar
    Mary @Boogieboard Cottage

    Such a cuta tsble, so much to look at! :O)

  3. Katherine Avatar

    This is really cute! Very creative!

    I also used my yellow Fiesta this time!

    Katherine

  4. sheila Avatar

    I have been to that shop and i loved it. We were in Mountain Home for a fishing trip. Also my husband has a small collection of antique fishing lures. We got interested in them several years ago, but the prices have gotten so high now.

  5. Tammy518 Avatar

    What a neat place! I love the rustic/fishing theme. The little napkin rings are too cute. Yum! I’ll take some food, please!

  6. Jane Avatar

    So whimsical! and the good looks yummy!

  7. Kathleen Avatar

    Nothing fishy about that!
    Great fun, and the food looks wonderful!

  8. Ann Messick Avatar

    Very nice… My dad had a glass minnow jar that he used up until they banned them. He bought it new for $3.00 and sold it for $100.00 nice profit huh! I wish he had not sold it I would love to have had it but I am sure the guy he sold it to will have a lot of good fishing stories of my Dad to tell.

  9. JennyMac Avatar

    Super creative and that recipe looks fun!

  10. Rainey Avatar

    Totally fun tablescape theme! I LOVE fishing!
    ~Really Rainey

  11. Fifi Flowers Avatar

    Ooooh sign me up for the biscuits and fruit!!!

  12. Brenda Kula Avatar

    I love your “fishy” theme! Reminds me of my childhood fishing with relatives. Did you put a sign on the door, after having eaten, that said “Gone Fishing?” Maybe I’ll get one of those signs for my door. Don’t fish, but would sum up my mood of needing solitude on certain days!
    Brenda

  13. Sweet Tea and Biscuits Avatar

    This is adorable. Reminds me of downeast NC 🙂

  14. Beverly Avatar

    This is wonderful. The theme is reflected in every part, and I love all of the various items incorporated.

    And, the meal looks delicious.

  15. kristi Avatar

    How fun and so creative! You have such an eye for detail. Blessings to you!

  16. Barb Avatar

    Christi, it is just delightful. I love your centerpiece and the food looks so delicious! Wonderful job.

    Barb

  17. Linderhof Avatar

    A clever tablescape. Love the minnow jar centerpiece.

  18. Felecia~printersdevil Avatar
    Felecia~printersdevil

    This is so much fun. I would love to go fishing–it has been way to long since I have been. TFS

  19. Gloria Avatar

    YUMMY Food and what a fun table this is…love it all…hugs and smiles Gl?ria

  20. The Tablescaper Avatar

    Looks delish! Love the jar and lures. – The Tablescaper

  21. Christine Avatar

    Delicous food and what a fun table!..Christine

  22. Dana Avatar

    very cute and woodsy! My tablescape came right out of the ozarks this week too! Come by and sit a spell!

  23. Jadehollow Avatar

    Oh Christi.. I love it! We have a restaurant here called Folks.. and your tablescape reminds me of their decor. My husband loves it there.. all that rustic vintage fishing decor has him constantly scanning the walls and shelves. I’ll have to show him your setting.. I’m sure he’ll be in awe over that minnow jar and vintage lure.
    Hugs,
    Debbie

  24. Michelle @ Sweet Something Avatar
    Michelle @ Sweet Something

    I bet this was fun putting together! Love the napkin roll! Good job!

  25. Tina @ Enchanted Rose Studio Avatar

    What a lovely and whimsical tablescape! I love it! So clever. Looked like a fabulous luncheon!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Tina

  26. Marsha Avatar

    Love the fishing theme! Draws me to the lake!

    Happy Thursday!

  27. Pat Avatar

    Wonderful table!! I love minnow jar! I need to look around for one of those. I live with a lure collector!

  28. Maryrose Avatar

    All I can say is charming. Well come to think of it I can also say… clever, delicious and down right fun. Thanks for sharing.
    Enjoy your day.
    ~Maryrose

  29. Sheila Avatar

    Christi, that’s such a fun tablescape! Loved all of your fishing touches from the lure to the bait holder. So cute! I have a small collection of lures, and I’ve used them in various ways. It’s always fun! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us!

    Happy Tablescape Thursday…

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

  30. Martha Avatar

    Well this has got to be one of the most fun and creative tables I’ve seen! So clever — and so much to see!

  31. A Classy Flea Avatar

    What a fun, whimsical table! Thanks for sharing.

  32. ellen b Avatar

    What fun! I really like those blueberry napkin rings! :0)

  33. KBeau Avatar

    Those biscuits have my mouth watering.

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