Cusp-of-Spring Tablescape
Spring is almost here. Grass and bulbs are pushing through the warming earth,
reaching for the light. Waiting for spring requires a leap of faith. The days are short and dark; the wind and rain seem endless. But if we can just hold on, there is verdance on the other side of winter.
"I believe in the sun when it's not shining,
I believe in love even when I feel it not,
I believe in God even when He is silent.”
St. Patrick's Day is the herald of green days. Today's tablescape was inspired by the irrepressible force of growing things--black soil and sprigs.
"There is not a tree in heaven higher than the tree of patience."
--Irish Saying
“Don't give cherries to pigs or advice to fools."
"There is no cold to compare with the cold of spring,
nor is there heat to compare with the heat of autumn.”)
--Irish Weather Saying
"If it is not dry, it is better wet."
(In other words, make the best of bad weather.)
"It won't always be raining."
Cusp-of-Spring Menu
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Rattlebridge Farm's Roasted Hen with Tart Apples and Pan Vegetables*
Leek and Mushroom Tart*
Apple and Walnut Salad
Potato Bread (click here for a printable recipe)
Blarney Cake*
(*recipes coming soon)
Sláinte!
Note: The dotted Spode "Baking Days" dishes and the green Rachael Ray salad plates can be seen in recent tablescapes: Lime and Sprouts, Twigs and Cabbage, and Country Morning.
A Tablescape Thursday contribution.
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