A Summer Supper for Company

I love summer food

fresh vegetables and fruits

grilled meats

chicken

Last night we had company for dinner . . . 

Friend Shirley Ann and her Husband Jack

We were going out for dinner but I had a chicken and some corn

so we invited them over

With temps in the triple digits it's too hot to eat outside

(which is one of the pleasures of summer)

And so inside we were!

In the dining room  . . . 

with a lace cloth, the Spode Blue Room, napkins in silver rings

And a centerpiece of garden hydrangeas!

A summer meal for sure!

Mashed potatoes

(served with gravy)

Fresh Amish corn on the cob

And iron skillet fried chicken

Oh, and there were slices of garden tomatoes too!

All served family style

Chicken in the middle so everyone could help themselves to their favorite piece

While the other dishes were passed

And passed more than once!

Dessert?

A crumble

This one is blueberry!

A favorite and easy dessert -- fruit, sugar, a bit of cornstarch to thicken, some lemon zest and a tot of brandy with a topping of brown sugar, flour and butter.     All baked until the top is brown and the fruit is hot and bubbly!

Best served with cream

We chose whipped rather than ice or poured

It melted into the warm crumble.

Oh, my, was it delicious!