Southern Evening
Oh, how I love these cool fall evenings! The sun is slanting at a different angle and there is just a hint of coolness in the air!
How about a little bite to eat on the porch for
with Between Naps on the Porch
Spode - Reynolds
Purple Grape Glasses
The sun is going down
A fall centerpiece
Time to light the candle
The sun is sinking below the horizon
Oh, how I love these cool fall evenings!
The candle is flickering in the evening dusk
A quiet Southern fall evening
Sorry to be so lax about posting lately. Life has been very busy, but in a good way. That means lots of work for us which is a very good thing. I have missed being a part of this wonderful blogging community this week!
Today’s Lagniappe: Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
The pears at the grocery store are perfect right now! You can use the vinaigrette here or check out this past post for some other vinaigrette ideas. I used the classic vinaigrette with a touch of honey. Delish!
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 medium shallot, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
* 2 large ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
* 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
* 1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.
October 6th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Such gorgeous china! I will have to try your lovely recipe, we love anything with blue cheese!
Cheers, Andrea
October 6th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Your Spode dinnerware is beautiful! The pumpkin centerpiece is really cute!
October 6th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Your dishes are adorable! How wonderful for a fall table. I can’t wait to try your recipe, too. Pears, blue cheese – sounds delicious.
October 6th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I’m not sure what I like better, the dishes or the centerpiece. I’ll just call it a tie. I agree that these fall southern evenings are really wonderful!
October 6th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I love your centerpiece. It is just lovely with all the fall things and that candle. Everything looks so pretty on that red cloth.
October 6th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Love your Spode! Thanks for sharing.
October 6th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Love the Spode! Thanks for sharing.
October 6th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Beautiful fall table! That china is so pretty! I have made a similar salad with apples, so I’ll have to try the pear!
October 6th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
The birds are back…I have missed them! Beautiful china for this time of year.
October 6th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
It looks like a wonderful fall day to have a table outside! I love your centerpiece. THat wirey pumpkin filled with all of falls bounty looks gorgeous!
And your china is absolutely the most beautiful!
I love to visit your blog and visit.
Yvonne
October 6th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I love your centerpeice! Just a perfect tablescape for outside. Thank you for sharing.
October 6th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Love those pretty dishes. This is a perfect fall tablescape with the fall colors, pumpkins and birds. Thanks for sharing your delicous sounding fall salad recipe too.
October 6th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I really like those birds!!!!!! What a great find!
October 7th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I love the Spode. Reynolds was my mother’s pattern. Very pretty.
Carol
October 7th, 2010 at 8:31 am
I would love to be the second person dining with you on your deck…what a wonderful time of year we experience here in the South!
I loved your place setting and was especially drawn to the glasses….beautiful!
October 7th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Lovely tablescape and perfect for outside dining. Your centerpiece is charming. I will try your recipe…sounds yummy. Linda
October 7th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
great spot to enjoy the evening. I love your centerpiece. I’ve never seen that spode pattern before, it’s delish!
October 7th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I love Spode Reynolds….and the metal pumpkin is perfect for your al fresco tablescape. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
October 8th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Love your wrought iron pumpkin as your centerpiece.
Have a pretty Friday.
Greetings from Stockholm,
/chie