The Tween time
That time between Christmas and New Year's
The house is still decorated
But the hustle and bustle of Christmas is past
There are no more presents to wrap . . .
No more cards to be addressed
The ribbon and wrapping have been put away
A peace has descended upon Linderhof
And it's a great time to entertain
Which I did --
Luncheon for 3 guests on Monday
And luncheon for 4 on Tuesday
Same table setting
A new Christmas gift lace cloth
My blue and white transferrer
And old white damask napkins in the silver rings
A Christmas rose in a birch pot
And the glass sleighs filled with greenery
(and the Santa salt and pepper shakers)
Old brass candlesticks complete the centerpiece
Luncheon at Linderhof
Monday, December 29, 2014
Menu
Roasted Pear Salad
(with blue cheese, cranberries and pecans)
French Chicken Pot Pie
Double Chocolate Creme Fraiche Cake
with whipped cream and cranberry/rosemary garnish
Luncheon at Linderhof
December 30, 2014
Menu
Gingered Carrot Soup
Christmas Quiche
Tossed Green Salad
Double Chocolate Creme Fraiche Cake
with Grand Marnier whipped cream and orange/rosemary garnish
Even though it was the same dessert --
it wasn't the same cake.
I baked two -- one for each day
But in my small bundt pans
Two small bundt pans equal one regular bundt recipe
Monday's Cake with whipped cream and candied cranberries and candied rosemary
Tuesday's Cake with Grand Marnier flavored whipped cream and an orange slice and rosemary garnish
I love to entertain and this week is perfect for at Christmas, the house is often aglow
with it's Christmas finery!
8 comments:
Your table cloth is lovely, Martha; a fabulous Christmas gift! You are quite the hostess and both menus sound delicious. I'm sure your guests had a splendid time. I'm stopping by to wish you and your loved ones a Happy & Healthy New Year.
Blessings,
Sandi
Yes, both menus do sound delicious! Happy New Year!
You're a fabulous hostess, Martha. I wish I lived closer and could join in! :)
Beautiful table, Martha and great food, as always. Happy New Year!
What a great way to spend tween time.
Happy New Year!
I love your referring to the time between Christmas and New Year's as being the "tween time."
Your luncheon menus look and sound delicuous.
Hope you have a wonderful New Year, and a happy, healthy, and wealthy year in 2015. All the best, always, Carol
Martha,
YuMMy!!!
Lovely new lace tablecloth, dear friend!!!
Thank you for the tip of two smaller bundt cakes= one bundt cake!!! Still mulling over about purchasing a bundt pan!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Love the leaf pattern on your new tablecloth. Great tip about baking once and having two cakes. It all looks so lovely!
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