Tuesday, January 28, 2014

ONE TO GO

In an older blog, I mentioned that I promised my husband that would stop collecting Majolica if I got 1.) a gurgling fish pitcher; 2.) a sardine box; 3.) a game pie dish; 4). cheese bell; and 5.) a Palissy plate.

Well, I now have the sardine box, 






gurgling fish pitcher, 





and a lovely game pie dish,which he purchased for me in Atlanta on a weekend visit in December of 2012.  



 
And then I received the Cheese Bell for Christmas of 2012.




So I just have a Palissy plate to go.  Or I should say HAD.  My husband surprised me for Christmas 2012 with a cheese bell!  I wonder if he wants me to stop collecting???

 WELL MY HONEY CAME THROUGH FOR BOTH OUR ANNIVERSARY AND CHRISTMAS 2013!



The smaller plate near the top is one that I ordered for "my anniversary" gift and the larger one near the bottom of the photo is my 2013 Christmas gift!

Love my Majolica!!!!


Sunday, January 5, 2014

NEW YEAR'S DAY BRUNCH

THIS YEAR WE HOSTED A BRUNCH TO WELCOME IN 2014.  IT WAS HELD AT 10:30 AT OUR ARIZONA HOME.

OUR MENU WAS;



PERSONAL QUICHES
CHARCUTERIE
CANDIED BACON
DANISH KRINGLA
POPPY SEED CAKE
MIXED FRUIT
MIMOSAS
BLOODY MARYS


WE SERVED IN THE DINING ROOM ON OUR HAND CARVED PERUVIAN BUFFET.


FROM THE LEFT:

COLD MEATS FROM SPAIN
 CANDIED BACON
 FRENCH GOAT CHEESE
 SWISS BLUE CHEESE



 CANDIED BACON

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brown-sugar-bacon-10000000600742/

DANISH KRINGLA

http://www.cooks.com/recipe/ya03b4tr/danish-kringle.html

GLAZED ALMOND POPPY SEED BREAD


http://lilluna.com/glazed-almond-poppy-seed-bread/  (I USED A BUNDT PAN)

WE SERVED INDIVIDUAL QUICHES, THE RECIPE WAS FROM JIMMY DEAN.


http://www.jimmydean.com/recipes/breakfast/hearty-sausage-mini-quiche




GOOD FRIENDS

GOOD FOOD

GOOD TIMES

CHEERS!

TRY THESE GREAT VALENTINE'S DAY TREATS!

I THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE THESE IDEAS!  

This one is so easy for gifting!  Dip a marshmallow in melted white chocolate and sprinkles.


These mini pizzas are fun for the kids.

 

Also fun for the kids is the easy Jello recipe:


Kids also like Rice Krispies!  

Try these:


Entertaining?

  Try these: 









 



 

Try these for your sweetie:


http://www.omnomicon.com/strawberry-heart-shortcake

Thanks to Pinterest and all the great pinners who have shared these ideas and recipes with us!