Southern Summer Bounty
What a wonderful summer it has been. I’ve been enjoying harvesting things from my garden for some time now. Today, I want to celebrate Summer’s Bounty.
I’ve set the table with Spode’s Reynolds pattern (one of my favorites):
A lace tablecloth and some summer fresh flowers:
Stemware with rims of gold:
Cream colored candles in crystal candle holders with gold rims:
Crisp linen napkins with lace:
Bread and butter plates with a sweet gold butter knife:
All set to enjoy summer’s bounty at the table:
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
It’s another Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Enjoy!
Today’s Lagniappe: Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad
A great salad to start the summer’s bounty celebration!
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
6 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 green onions (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, sliced crosswise
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Fresh basil sprigs
Steam potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Blend olives, anchovies, and garlic in processor until coarsely pureed. Gradually blend in oil, then lemon juice. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add green onions stir to blend. Season olive mixture with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, cucumber and potatoes to olive mixture. Toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle goat cheese over salad. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.
August 19th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I love the Spode pattern and the lace! Beautiful table!
August 19th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
So pretty! Love your recipes… could I just hire you to cook for me?
August 19th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Tablescape and recipes, both fabulous!
‘Love the Bible verse too!
All the best,
Eileen
August 19th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Love the tablescape! Very Southern and very nice!
August 19th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Such a lovely tablescape — I do love that pattern and how you’ve put everything together. Beautiful.
August 19th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Beautiful plates and tablesetting!
August 19th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Awesome plates!
– The Tablescaper
August 19th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Oh your plates are so pretty. Love your tablescape.
Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Maryrose
August 19th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Lovely table! It was a real treat to visit today.
Happy Tablescape Thursday and hope to see you at my place to toast Susan on her anniversary.
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August 19th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Everything is so pretty! I love your dishes!
August 19th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
The spode looks wonderful! Summer bounty…just beautiful! Can’t wait to see what Autumn brings!!:)
August 20th, 2009 at 4:17 am
Very inviting table!! Have a great day!!!
August 20th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Well done, pretyy gold rims everywhere!
August 20th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Beautiful table, and the recipe looks good also!! Have a blessed day!!
August 20th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Lovely tablescape, everything is so beautiful. I especially love the plates you chose.
August 20th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
How lovely. I adore those pretty Spode plates.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
August 20th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Love your Summer’s Bounty ‘scape. Your plates really reflect that theme!
DD
August 20th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Very pretty table, those dishes are to die for.
The centerpiece colors compliment the place settings so nicely.
Linda
August 20th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
These dishes are so lovely. The whole table looks very inviting. I didn’t post a tablescape this week. Busy with family at Disneyland :0)
August 21st, 2009 at 8:50 am
What a gorgeous table setting. I love the china and the crystal with the gold trim is just perfect with the lace. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty
August 21st, 2009 at 11:10 am
Your Spode dishes are beautifully complemented by the flowers. Your stemware is spectacular, and the gold flatware really accentuates the wide gold banding/rims of the glasses. Very warm and appealing overall!
Bill
August 21st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Just beautiful my friend…love the china it’s a real WOW!! factor…thanks for sharing this…May you have a GREAT weekend…hugs and smiles Gl?ria
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 am
Oh goodness, I am in love with those plates! So beautiful. Rich with color and texture. And stemware is equally gorgeous and very elegant. A wonderful table to dine and enjoy family or friends.
Brenda
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
This is all very, very pretty!
Katherine