A Southern Life

Southern Harvest

A harvest table today for Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.

Come in and have a seat.
Come in and have a seat.
We're all decked out for the season.
We're all decked out for the season.
Gold rimmed goblets
Gold rimmed goblets
Golden Wreath china by lenox
Golden Wreath china by Lenox
Bailey is thinking I'm at it again.
Bailey is thinking I'm at it again.
So is Princess Grace Calli Cat (who does occasionally play the piano).
So is Princess Grace Calli Cat (who does occasionally play the piano).
I think we are being watched!
I think we are being watched!
We are definitely being watched!
We are definitely being watched!
The sun is setting and night is approaching.
The sun is setting and night is approaching.
The candles will light our way.
The candles will light our way.
The places are set.
The places are set. . .
for our Halloween feast!
for our Halloween feast!

All Hallow’s Eve is upon us soon. I think we are ready!

Today’s Lagniappe: Dracula’s Revenge
It is said that garlic repels the dreaded Vampires. No vampire could get past this garlicky shrimp!

vampire

1/3 cup of butter
1 ½ to 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice
Salt

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until butter stops foaming, about 30 to 45 seconds.
Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté over medium heat, turning frequently until the shrimp just turn pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the parsley, lemon juice, and salt then stir well.
Remove the pan from the heat and serve.

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20 responses to “Southern Harvest”

  1. Bettsi Avatar
    Bettsi

    Thanks for the little peek! I love that gorgeous centerpiece!

  2. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    What a beautiful table.
    It looks like you are all ready.
    I have had fun with fall decorating this year.
    Enjoyed visiting,

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

  3. Dreamgoddess Avatar
    Dreamgoddess

    Your table is so pretty! I love the pumpkins and have saved your garlic shrimp recipe.

  4. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    How fun~ I love that your pets are watching from the wings! My dogs watch me too~ Dracula’s Revenge sounds delish 🙂

  5. Cass at That Old House Avatar
    Cass at That Old House

    I think I can smell that shrimp from here!
    Yummmm….

    Beautiful table — very elegant and chic. Love the china, and I also love the centerpiece pumpkin; what a terrific item, there is so much you can do with something like that!
    Happy Halloween!
    Cass

  6. Entertaining Women Avatar
    Entertaining Women

    Your pumpkin baskets are darling. I can think of so many ways to use them. The gold rimmed goblets are gorgeous…lucky lady. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

  7. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Wonderful table and I do like the wicker pumpkins. Very inviting and I an enjoying the candlelight. Linda

  8. Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful Avatar
    Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful

    What lovely placesettings! I love your china and crystal, and your fall elements add just the perfect touch.

  9. chie Avatar
    chie

    How I wish I could purchase the wrought iron basket as your centerpiece.

    Lovely, indeed…

    Hapy TS, & enjoy the week-end ahead.
    /chie

  10. Ott, A Avatar
    Ott, A

    Stoppin’ by from Tablescape Thursday. I also have a fall harvest table but I used white pumpkins. You’ll have to stop by and see them http://alattewithotta.blogspot.com/2010/10/fall-harvest-dinner-spott.html

  11. Dining Delight Avatar
    Dining Delight

    Very lovely! I like the woven pumpkins at each place setting. They add just the right touch!

    DD

  12. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Your lenox dishes are beautiful–I’ve never seen that pattern but I do love Lenox! And that was very clever to put your tablecloth on the diagonal! I will have to remember that. I had to laugh at Princess Grace playing the piano. We had 2 cats who loved to walk the keys, especially at night! Have a great day. Linda

  13. Alycia Nichols Avatar
    Alycia Nichols

    Your goblets are so pretty!!!! Thanks for the shrimp recipe. I have pounds and pounds and pounds of it in the freezer that I bought after the oil spill when I thought we wouldn’t be able to get any for years to come. I’m trying to think up 1,000 different ways to use it!

  14. Chandy Avatar
    Chandy

    Hello, what a great table! I love all the pieces you used!

  15. Betsy Moss Avatar
    Betsy Moss

    Sounds yummy! Love those plates and that centerpiece! Nice job putting everything together!

  16. kayellen Avatar
    kayellen

    Love the yellow backdrop for you inviting tablescape :))
    Recipe looks yummy too!!

    Blessings and happy Tablescape Thursday,

    Kay Ellen

  17. marlis Avatar
    marlis

    Your fall tablescape is very warm and inviting. Great lenox dishes! as are all the pumpkins glowing or not.

  18. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar
    Mid-Atlantic Martha

    What a wonderful Halloween/autumn tablescape. Love the colors and those beautiful goblets.

  19. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Those basket pumpkins are my favorite thing on the table! I love them! I also love those gold rimmed goblets and that centerpiece. A great fall table all the way around.

  20. Jacqueline Avatar
    Jacqueline

    I absolutely love the wicker pumpkins. They add such color and texture to the table. I am thinking that the garlic shrimp would be a favorite at my house, we are all shrimp lovers and with the added bonus of keeping the vampires away, it would be great this time of year.

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