It "Takes A Village"
to replace us
at Linderhof
And when we were gone to Italy for over a month
friends filled in
watering plants
taking care of Dolly
the mail
the trash . . .
And we said thank you
and brought them a remembrance
But a thank you and a small token
is not enough
So we invited our "village"
for dinner
In the dining room
(Even though it is officialy spring -- it's too cold for al fresco --
but then it was too cold for al fresco in most of Italy as well)
With a table set for six
Our most Italian looking dishes
Our beloved blue and white
A tongue in cheek
Spode's "Blue Italian"
Always a menu card
And sunny yellow flowers
in a Blue Italian pitcher
On this dreary first day of Spring
they bring a little sunshine to the inside of Linderhof!
The menu . . .
Is set and bubbling away on stove top
For pictures,
it will have to be after our guests leave
this evening.
Appetizers in the living room
Italian olives
almonds
fig and fennel caponota
Penne Bologonese
from Gina Stipo's ecco la cuisina
Garlic bread
Tiramisu
All lined up and ready to serve to our guests
Appetizers in the living room
Italian olives
almonds
fig and fennel caponota
Penne Bologonese
from Gina Stipo's ecco la cuisina
Garlic bread
Tiramisu
All lined up and ready to serve to our guests
It's Thursday and I'm sharing my Thank You Dinner with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday and Cuisine Kathleen for Let's Dish.
13 comments:
I love the soft blue of the plates and the darker blue of the under plates, love the napkins and the menu care in that gold with the white lace tablecloth, so pretty and inviting...
There is nothing like blue and white!
- The Tablescaper
Blue white and yellow. Always a winning combination. The table looks so pretty. Your tablecloth is amazing. Happy Spring!! xo marlis
Your table looks great. LIked your tongue in cheek reference. I agree with the others-blue dishes area always fresh. Lovely.
Bet you Loved Italy!!
Ruthie from: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com
I wanted to jump into the picture and just devour that Tiramisu - one of my very favorite desserts - yummy! All of the food looks wonderful and your table is so pretty. Love those Spode "Blue Italian" plates. I do not own any, but I have been crazy about them, since I first saw them in England in 1985!
How thoughtful of you to repay your friends and neighbours with such a delicious dinner party. I've noticed you use menus most times (maybe always?) and wonder what your guests think of this idea? They do like kind of fun to have on the table.
Judith
What a cute idea to display menus! And next time you need a house sitter, let me know. There isn't a lot I won't do for some tiramisu ;).
Looks fantastic, Martha! Blue and white makes everything pop!
Tell Dolly Lucy has all the right moves down pat...just in case she needs some new ones!
What a nice gesture, Martha...I am sure your village enjoyed dinner at your table...the menu sounds wonderful with the exception of the raisins!
A very pretty table and a wonderful menu!
Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
As always your table looks wonderfully inviting! What good friends you have. What a good friend you are.
Hi, Martha! What a wonderful gesture to show your appreciation to your terrific neighbors! That's what I love about living in the Midwest. There is that sense of community - or village - that produces some of the best neighbors ever!
Your table is a beautiful welcome and tribute to those who helped make life a little easier for you while you were away! The food looks amazing!
I just looked at your sidebar and saw the Ft. Scott reference there. My husband and I go through Ft. Scott on our way to Pittsburg where he works in the Urgent Care clinic on weekends! We stop for breakfast to go at the (now newly built) McDonalds and occasionally pop into the Long John Silver's on our way back to Lee's Summit on Sunday evenings. My aunt lived in Ft. Scott for many years before moving further on down the road to Pittsburg. I have never had a chance to actually stop and visit any site in the town, but I certainly intend to one afternoon while my husband is toiling away in the clinic and I'm there bored stiff with nothing to do.
I think you guys are maybe getting the worst of this snow storm that is upon us this weekend. Stay safe, stay warm!
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