Foodie Friday: Summer Lunch

Welcome to Foodie Friday!

I'm so happy to see you.

Lunch is ready, simple, summery fare on the lawn.

Won't you join me?

I love to assemble picnic items. I began with a yellow-and-gray vintage tablecloth, a black tole tray, and a wire beverage caddy. I used a lidded jar for the salad--a great way to transport food (and it will keep the bugs away). I mixed French glassware with paper plates, napkins, and plastic cutlery.

 

A peek at the caddy--love the swirls and loops.

 

I made an apple-walnut salad and a raspberry vinaigrette.

These jars can be found in all sizes. Aren't they just perfect for potato salad, lemon bars, muffins, relish, and even fried chicken?

 

Ham and cheese croissants are easy,

and they taste so fresh on a warm June day.

When I think of picnics, I imagine the outdoor teas in English novels--huge baskets, a wash of green lawn and shrubs, and Wedgwood-blue sky . Here in Tennessee, the sky is just the same but with with different botanica:
a purple butterfly bush, red roses, shrubs.

 

Are you ready to eat?

  

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