Thursday, February 19, 2009

Friday Foodie

First Foodie Friday hosted by the notorious Gollum. Check out the rest of this great bunch of foodies on her blog.... Designs by Gollum.



Hi friends, here is my attempt at Foodie Friday, although I'm not much into cooking, I am crazy about eating...





and highly addicted to tablescaping..(thanks a lot Susan...)




This was a lunch I prepared for my Book Club ...



Fresh strawberries and grapes, banana nut and lemon muffins...



Tea sandwiches...chicken salad, tuna salad and most importantly, pimento cheese (y'all know you'll get kicked out of the south if you don't serve pimento cheese at every event, don't cha?)


Watch out, this little blue bunny is eyeballing the salad!



Nothin' better than tea sandwiches, a group of friends and gossip, errrr...I mean discussion of the book of the month, of course!

Sit down and have a cucumber sandwich. Now, how about some "electric lemonade"? ( I made it especially for Lynne . Y'all know it's her favorite.)





This is my favorite salad to make. Salad greens, feta cheese, green onions, cukes, pecans and dried cranberries. Sometimes I'll put grilled chicken in it.


For dessert this was easy and delicious. Tropical Trifle.



Thanks for visiting me on the first Foodie Friday event!




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29 comments:

  1. Rattlebridge FarmFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Thank you so much for joining the Potluck. I'm with you about tea sandwiches. I love them dearly--with or without tea. Your table looks beautiful; I know your friends enjoyed it. I love the blue figurine. I'd love the recipe to your Tropical Trifle. I will be at Foxtail books next Saturday at 1. If you live nearby, I'd love to see you!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Rose! Oh, this all looks so wonderful! I'm sure your bookies were loving this food! Now you've made your table look gorgeous! You didn't tell us what the electric lemonade is. I bet I can almost figure it out! lol
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Oh YUMMY Rose...I got a feeling we are all going to be hungry and this day with all this food...now You know I love your blue and white...hope you had a good discussion at your luncheon...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  4. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)February 19, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Rose, darling I'm here...I'm so glad you made the electric lemonade. It sounds so delicious right about now. Your table is absolutely gorgeous girl.. all these goodies.. and my favorite the pimento..yes..although I'm not from the south.. I do love my pimento sandwiches... I would love to have your recipe for Tropical Trifle...I believe that's another post for another day..:-)... ummm I was wondering where my blue bunny went... hugs ~lynne~

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  5. a quiet lifeFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    oh it all looks so good! i hate getting hungry right after dinner, its not natural is it!

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  6. SalmagundiFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Yummy!! How about a southern recipe for pimento cheese? I loved it as a child. Everything looks really good. Sally

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  7. The Quintessential MagpieFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Rose, this is incredible! I want to come to your book group and enjoy these goodies! What a special treat it all is! YUM!

    The tablescape is as gorgeous as the food. So you get an A-plus for all!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  8. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Oh Rose...this looks sooo good! I'm sure your group had a wonderful time! I'd come even if I didn't read the book! lol Great post!...Debbie

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  9. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Everything looks great! What a great book party table....

    Happy Foodie Friday!

    Susan

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  10. Life on the EdgeFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    It's been so long since I've visited your blog, but now that I have more time for visits, I am so glad I stopped by! What a great table setting with such yummy food! I'd sure come by! I think I am going to try your salad recipe soon!

    Also love the gorgeous gardens you posted. They really do look like a painting! So colorful!

    Your Spode is absolutely gorgeous. I really do love blue and white together.

    What an amazing transformation of your daughter's yard! It looke lovely, and its so nice that it's maintenance free for them now too! She is so blessed to have such a great place to live while in school!

    Kady

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  11. Four Paws and CoFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Rose, I bet the ladies were in heaven with all the beautiful & yummy dishes! Your tablescape is perfection! ♥ Diane

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  12. JustineFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Ooh Rose, your book club gals must have been tickled by what you served. I think I'd be too busy shoving food in my mouth to discuss a book!

    Justine :o )

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  13. Linda (Nina's Nest)February 20, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Wow - that looks like a fantastic lunch....especially love the salad with all the things I like in it...yum! Linda

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  14. KatFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    This looks wonderful. I just love tea sandwiches, especially pimento cheese. My DH has never developed a taste for it, but what does a boy from Philadelphia know lol. Your table looks gorgeous. We would make a good team - I LOVE to cook, but can't do a tablescape to save my life. Great post, Kathy

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  15. bjFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Rose, this is just beautiful...you have such a way of presenting things....makes everything look delicious. Electric lemonade?? sounds very, VERY interesting....

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  16. TardevilFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I can so relate w/ liking to eat, but not cook! It just tastes better when someone else makes it! Your lunch sounds delicious. I'm sure everyone had a great time!

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  17. xashee's cornerFebruary 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    How FUN! Thank you for sharing your first Foodie Friday!!
    it all looks soo WONDERFUL!! :)
    Have a FABULOUS weekend!!

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  18. ~♥~ Monica SFebruary 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Mmmm looks yummy!!

    Your pictures are always so beautiful!

    Monica

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  19. ChandyFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Wow! I loved seeing all of that goodness on one table! Awesome! I'd love to be a part of that book club!

    Carolyn

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  20. nikkicrumpetFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I've never tried a cucumber sandwich...I wouldn't even begin to know how to make one or what to put on it....but you sure did make everything look delightful!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Rose, it looks beautiful and the menu sounded like it was fit for a queen. wish I had been there.

    Hugs,
    Chris

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    It all looks so good and I love pimento cheese! I love anything with pimento in it. I really am enjoying this first Foodie Friday.

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  23. PinkyFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I make that same salad and LOVE it with grilled salmon!!!!Oh be still my heart. The tropical trifle looks delish too, wish we had the recipe...hint, hint..:)Your table is beautiful, just know your friends enjoyed everything! Pinky

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  24. imjacobsmomFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    I hope that bunny saved some salad for your guests. I adore that salad - with or without chicken, too. YOur table was perfect and I bet you had a fun afternoon. ~ Robyn

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  25. BoFebruary 20, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Rose...wow, for someone who doesn't like cooking, you really put together a scrumptious spread!
    Your tablescape complimented the menu so well too! ;-) Bo

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  26. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Rose, I wanna join your book club. This not only looks delicious, it looks so pretty too! Do all of the book club ladies have such pretty and delicious food? Your blue/white bunny is so pretty, and that blue/white pitcher too! I love all of this. laurie

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  27. FoleyFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Sounds llike your group has alot of fun!! The trifle along with everything else looks delicious..but the trifle really caught my eye!!

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  28. HelenFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Not only did you outdo yourself with the tablescape ... menu is unbelievable ... I am going to MAKE the salad tomorrow for dinner!!! Thank you so much.
    P.S. My dear, pimento cheese is not reserved for ladies of the South! I grew up in landlocked Midwest and LOVE it!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Yes,RosemI'm afraid Susan has got us all addicted.This was quite nice spread you fixed here.Makes me hungry...Ann

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