by Helen Kain | Aug 15, 2019 | Green, Home, Pink and Red, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, White
Cherries seem to be more than usually prolific this summer, with the result that I’ve been more than usually piggy about them. They’re an excellent snack for the beach, which is what I call “virtuous cherry consumption”. They also worked well...
by Helen Kain | Aug 11, 2019 | Green, Home, Purple, Recent, Summer Tablescapes
While the best part of a beach holiday is casual relaxation, we try to have one really festive meal when the family gets together in the Cape. Past years have included homemade ravioli, paella, bourbon and vanilla brined pork chops and lobster risotto. There...
by Helen Kain | Jul 31, 2019 | Antique china, Blue, Green, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, Vintage glassware
Things are pretty crabby around here. Something smells fishy. In fact, some of the inhabitants are downright prickly. But with a little cooperation, it should be smooth sailing. Maybe a little food would help. Let’s go with a White Bean and Shrimp Salad...
by Helen Kain | Jul 17, 2019 | Blue, Green, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, White
Back in the day, strawberries were seasonal. For those of us growing up in the Frozen Northern Tundra known as Canada, that meant the last two weeks of June and the first week in July (maybe) were spent in delightful gluttony of all things strawberry: plain with a...
by Helen Kain | Jul 4, 2019 | Antique china, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey and Pewter, Summer Tablescapes
Froment-Richard delights us again with his characteristically whimsical depictions of children, and this series has the added fillip of French cuisine. What could be more charming (or delicious)? As you may have guessed from the multiple mollusks, many of the plates...
by Helen Kain | Jun 27, 2019 | Green, Pink and Red, Purple, Tea, White, Yellow
Earlier this year found me scrounging for ideas for an Irish table setting for St. Patrick’s Day. Googling “Irish Tea” turned up this tea set by Aynsley with the charming name of “Cottage Garden”. Always a sucker for multi-coloured...
