May 26, 2017 2 min read 13 Comments
Blue and White Dishes| Bon Appetit Napkins
This is one of your very favorite summer posts from FrenchGardenHouse. A casual "stop-by-for-dinner" kind of table, with a delicious, easy meal featuring Gremolata, a flavor packed topping for vegetables, pasta, or protein off the grill. This gremolata recipe combines buttery toasted pine nuts, tangy capers, sweet bell pepper, basil, lemon zest, and parsley together, and is light, fresh, and clean! Summer is a wonderful time to Host an informal wine tasting evening. It's a fun chance to get together with your friends and drink a few great wines, add some delicious appetizers, and call it fun. I'll show you how to host a wine tasting party at home for family and friends, just click on the link. Add a selection of authentic French antiques to set the scene. PERFECT.French Wine Measures | French Olive Bowls |French Grapevine Wine Pull | Antique French Glasses | Linen Runner |French Hotel Bread Baskets
Last, but certainly not least, try this easy to make salad dressing recipe! Keep this on hand to add to a fresh organic salad, throw a steak, chicken or fish on the BBQ, add an easy appetizer, ice cream or fruit for dessert, and you are ready to entertain! DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE MAY READER APPRECIATION GIVE-AWAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY'S SUMMER PRIZE PACKAGE! Wishing you all a beautiful, relaxing weekend! WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SUMMER ENTERTAINING?May 30, 2017
Gremolato is a wonderful quick but delicious
side dish. I always use it for French green beans
I love reading the summer feast blog. Especially
Because it is raining as I sit here .
May 28, 2017
Our favorite ways to spend the summer holidays at Galveston Island is lots of chilled fruit,white wine,cheese and French bread. And of course cold pasta salads and a good read at the beach.
May 28, 2017
This memorial day weekend has been spent at home, working in my garden, going to church and resting and catching up on blog reading. It has been a low key holiday and nice not to rush to a destination.
It is good to reflect on our country and those that gave their lives for our freedom and even today serve in many areas protecting and sacrificing for our safety some even behind the scenes insuring our safety.
Loved your post today. Off to scroll back and take a more in depth look.
May 28, 2017
Great summer ideas and food can’t say enough for summer fun! May is just about over so please enter me into the drawing, I would love the summer read.
Thanks, Denise
May 27, 2017
It was tradition in my family to honor this holiday quietly. My mother would cut sheaves of dogwood and peonies and we would visit the graves of loved ones. I don’t live close to any of them now but I still like to spend some quiet time in memories.
BTW, I visited Kristy’s page and tried to sign up for the book but the confirmation email never showed up. :-(
May 27, 2017
Hi, Lidy,
What a nice looking family, looks like a lot of fun so enjoy and be safe. Love all the food, such pretty setting, have a wonderfull Memorial Day~~~~~~~~~~
Jean Van, Ca.~~~~~
May 27, 2017
I would love to try making Gremolato. I’ve heard great things about it. I had a problem with the link going from site to site and then not loading. Just a FYI. :)
You have such a lovely family. My sons lived in Carlsbad for two years when the younger was in professional golf school in Temecula. Such a beautiful area. We loved our visits. Wish I knew you then!!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend, Lidy!
Jane x
May 26, 2017
I agree, Sally!
May 26, 2017
As always, beautiful pictures. I love asparagus season and am certainly going to try that dressing. Also taking time this weekend to remember that Memorial Day isn’t just BBQs and get-togethers but a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 26, 2017
I agree, Sherry, I love to do that also on Memorial Day. We never take that for granted, ever! xo
May 26, 2017
On Memorial Day I like to pause and give thanks for our country,fly our beloved red,white and blue and give thanks for those who have sacrificed all for our freedom. We should never take it for granted. It is also a day to share love and laughter, good food and fun with family. I can’t wait to try the salad dressing.
May 26, 2017
That gremolata looks delicious. Asparagus season is almost over here—I hope I find some at the market tomorrow so I can try this out.
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May 30, 2017
Never made Gremolata…will have to definitely make this…love all of your amazing summer images…your styling is always impeccable! Happy Summer to be!