PARTY MENU

Party Meni by rhiannonfl1 on Polyvore

Roasted Tomatoes With Shrimp and Feta | Real Simple Recipes / Homemade French Baguettes Recipe : Food Network

Coastal Design

Coastal Design by rhiannonfl1 featuring cotton curtains

Ethan Allen outdoor pillow insert / RL Fisher cotton curtain / Pols Potten colored bottle, $51 / Dresser / Cabinet / Coastal Living by Stanley Furniture Eddy's Landing End Table / Alexis Garden Stool in Cream

COASTAL BLUES

Coastal Blues by rhiannonfl1 featuring turquoise throw pillows

Pasta bowl / Pottery Barn melamine dinnerware / Pottery Barn dinnerware / Pillow Decor turquoise throw pillow / Aéropostale turquoise throw pillow / Coastal Living by Stanley Furniture Coastal Living Resort Windward... / Coastal Living by Stanley Furniture Eddy's Landing End Table

HEARTY APPETIZER MENU

Looking for something quick and easy to serve for guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen?   I"m fond of menus comprised of hearty appetizers that can really double as a meal.

Here's one I put together when a friend visited a few months ago

Sliced feta cheese
Kalamata Olives
Baguette slices
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping

Large shrimp with cocktail sauce

Variety of sliced cheeses
Nitrate free deli slices - turkey, ham, etc
Dijon mustard
Crackers
Chunked cantaloupe

Put these together on some pretty platters and you are good to go!  And don't forget some chilled Pinot Grigio  :)

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN IDEAS

Image courtesy of  The Garden Glove

What an enchanting garden pathway.   I only have a patio to decorate now, but its full of plants and greenery that I love to look at in the morning. Imagine a leisurely morning stroll in this lovely garden.

And below - I can just imagine myself curled up with a book on this comfy porch.

Visit  The Garden Glove for more inspiring ideas.

Image courtesy of  The Garden Glove

PLOUGHMAN PLATTER

Ploughman's Lunch (Photo credit: Earthworm)

A Ploughman's Lunch platter is a great way to put a delicious meal together easily and is especially great for a crowd. One of the features of the platter is a chutney - try the Melon Chili Chutney below.

This is the lazy smart girl's way to feed some friends with minimal effort.  Think of the goodies you can put together with farmer's market finds...check out these articles and get creative!

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IN THE SUMMERTIME - A COLLECTION OF FRESH CORN RECIPES

Grilled Corn (Photo credit: Another Pint Please...)

Ahhh - nothing like the taste of sweet fresh corn.  I'm having so much fun with these fabulous recipes. Grilled corn, corn and potato chowder, corn and peach salsa, corn salad and more.  Check out the recipes below the video.

• 6 Toppings to Make Your Grilled Corn Even More Magical - Grill Your Heart Out
• Mustard-glazed Corn Recipe
• Summer Salad with Zucchini & Corn
• Elote: Mexican grilled corn
• 30 Summer Corn Recipes We Love
• Summer Grilling Recipe Ideas - Latin Style Corn on the Cob
• Summertime Cheesy Black Bean & Corn Dip Recipe
• Sassy Potato Corn Chowder Recipe
• Farmers' Market Corn Toss Recipe
• Did you say corn on the cob???