Today, we’re going to a garden party with Susan at Savoring Time in the Kitchen!
I love this party because, as you know, I love gardens and gardening and eating outside and everything about a garden and a party! I’m so glad you came by. Everyone who visits here is a welcome guest and I am grateful for every one of you!
Here are some pics around my place this year:
We’ve had lots of visitors.
We've had baby robins.
And baby bunnies
Some of our visitors have been on the fence.
We've had lots of good food.
We have grown a garden.
With lots of veggies
Some flowers
And some herbs
We've dined.
and dined
and dined some more.
She who loves a garden is truly blessed.
Thanks for coming by my garden. You are welcome any time!
Christi
Today’s Lagniappe: Panzanella Salad
Bread in salad? Yum! I’ve posted this before, but, I’m posting it again for this party because it is a great way to enjoy some of your garden’s bounty!
* 6 cups day old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
* 1/3 cup olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
* 3/4 cup sliced red onion
* 10 basil leaves, shredded
* 1/2 cup pitted and halved green olives
* 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Lay bread on a baking sheet, and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes; allow to cool slightly.
3. While the bread is in the oven, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss together the bread, tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Toss with the vinaigrette and let stand for 20 minutes before serving.
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It looks as if you make mealtimes on the deck very special. It must be wonderful to eat there and enjoy all that the garden has to offer and especially with such cute little guests.
Christi – your setting is gorgeous! Love all your photos..especially of the baby birds and bunnies!! (I’m such a pushover)
Hi Christi!
Great post..your vegetable gardens look like they are thriving! Pretty tables..
What a beautiful garden and place setting.
Love your little friends – those little
bunnies are so cute!
Beautiful tables, they are so pretty! Cute little babies
Enjoyed the post! Especially the bread salad recipe! Copied it, have to try! Thanks!
What beautiful settings ! Wow ! Wish I had time to do something like that — I might be more mellow ! ha ha
Looks like you are enjoying your summer-pretty flowers, good food and interesting wildlife.Lovely table setting and the recipe sounds good too.
Beautiful tables. Your salad sounds wonderful and I will be trying it out soon. TFS
I have to say first LOVE the baby Robins (my maiden name!) They are so cute as are the bunnies. Your garden is beautiful and it looks like you do a lot of outdoor living. Great recipe!
How gorgeous! Each table is set so beautifully and the red/white/blue is my fave! Super gardens, such a beautiful place! Cindy
Each tablescape so beautiful! I can’t pick a favorite! But I’m feeling patriotic so I’ll choose that one!
Christi – loved the southern version of the garden party! Your babies are cute especially those bunnies but I am glad they are in your garden and not mine
You have a beautiful spot for outdoor dining and all the tablescapes you have shown are gorgeous but I really love the blue & white setting…it just says “romantic dinner” to me.
What a great recipe – I will take it with me also!
Thank you for joining the garden party, Christi! what a nice veggie patch you have! Lovely table settings and that table-full of food looks amazing. Your little babies bird and bunnies are adorable.
Thanks so much for the recipe – I’m taking a copy with me
~Susan