Karleen came for lunch today so we could celebrate her birthday. It was fun to chat and relax in the quiet of the day. Our menu today was:Chilled Cucumber Soup with Whole Wheat Toast Points
Herb, Veggie & Viola Salad with Cashew Dressing
Vegetable Tofu Quiche
Saucy Fruit Salad with Dark Chocolate
Barley Tea
Sparkling Apple Juice
Recipes are posted at my My Cozy Kitchen.
I came by to enjoy the beauty of your blog!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Blessings~Kelly Maria
What a nice lunch you two must have enjoyed. I've got to check out your recipe blog today, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely menu. I am sure Karleen enjoyed every bite. What a special friend to do that for her.
ReplyDeleteI so love the focus you have on gracious hospitality.
ReplyDeleteI used to do this a whole lot more, and you inspire me to pick it back up.
After all, what else could be more important than sharing our lives, our homes, and the things we cherish with those we care about!
Your blog is just breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing a bit of your life. I look forward to reading more of your gracious hospitality!
ReplyDeleteIt all looked too beautiful to eat - almost! Your salad with violets was especially pretty and I'm sure it was delicious as well. What a special way to celebrate a birthday. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, what a fun party! I just had barley tea for the first time recently.
ReplyDeleteHey Gal!! Wow!! What a spread you have there!! Sounds like she was quite pampered for her birthday!! How fun, and how sweet of you!!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a wonderful holiday weekend, friend!!
Blessings and hugs,
Becky
Hi,
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know, you won the drawing on Delights of the Heart. I will be sending your gift soon.
What a wonderful birthday celebration!!! The menu sound sooo yummy!!! I love your mosaic...it captures the day...lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Nancy and I am so glad I stopped by!!!
I became a follower and look forward to returning again and again!!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Oh my! What a delicious birthday menu!!! You must have had a lovely time enjoying it all!
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ReplyDeleteI want to enjoy one of your luncheons at your house; you live up to your Gracious Hospitality blog name, indeedy.
ReplyDeleteNow I will visit your other blog to find the recipes, especially for the Saucy Fruit Salad With Dark Chocolate.
What a fabulous lunch you prepared. Karleen appreciated it I'm sure. Chocolate in salad? Why didn't someone tell me this was allowed? LOL
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