It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch!
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.
We used the yellow and blue fiestaware plates.
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?
The flowers came from Linda's home and we draped across this fun fishing themed ring.
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!
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!
Another shot of that minnow jar.
Yum!
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.
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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Such a cuta tsble, so much to look at! :O)
This is really cute! Very creative!
I also used my yellow Fiesta this time!
Katherine
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.
What a neat place! I love the rustic/fishing theme. The little napkin rings are too cute. Yum! I’ll take some food, please!
So whimsical! and the good looks yummy!
Nothing fishy about that!
Great fun, and the food looks wonderful!
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.
Super creative and that recipe looks fun!
Totally fun tablescape theme! I LOVE fishing!
~Really Rainey
Ooooh sign me up for the biscuits and fruit!!!
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
This is adorable. Reminds me of downeast NC
This is wonderful. The theme is reflected in every part, and I love all of the various items incorporated.
And, the meal looks delicious.
How fun and so creative! You have such an eye for detail. Blessings to you!
Christi, it is just delightful. I love your centerpiece and the food looks so delicious! Wonderful job.
Barb
A clever tablescape. Love the minnow jar centerpiece.
This is so much fun. I would love to go fishing–it has been way to long since I have been. TFS
YUMMY Food and what a fun table this is…love it all…hugs and smiles Gl?ria
Looks delish! Love the jar and lures. – The Tablescaper
Delicous food and what a fun table!..Christine
very cute and woodsy! My tablescape came right out of the ozarks this week too! Come by and sit a spell!
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
I bet this was fun putting together! Love the napkin roll! Good job!
What a lovely and whimsical tablescape! I love it! So clever. Looked like a fabulous luncheon!
Thanks for sharing!
Tina
Love the fishing theme! Draws me to the lake!
Happy Thursday!
Wonderful table!! I love minnow jar! I need to look around for one of those. I live with a lure collector!
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
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
Well this has got to be one of the most fun and creative tables I’ve seen! So clever — and so much to see!
What a fun, whimsical table! Thanks for sharing.
What fun! I really like those blueberry napkin rings! :0)
Those biscuits have my mouth watering.