Treat Yourself to a Playful Table Setting

 The colors in this table setting really speak to me.  They make me feel happy.  Each item is chosen with care and the hope you will enjoy all the little dishes and the plaid placemats and napkins as much as I do.

Cute flatware!

 These little tulip trays are some of my favorite things.  Very painterly.

 This creamer and sugar bowl set are so playful and fanciful.  Life is just a bowl of cherries!  So, live, love, laugh, and have a good time!

I think this beautifully crafted covered jam bowl is called a fig bowl.  Made in Japan, where many fabulous and wonderfully made dishes, bowls, etc. are made.  I looked at it time and time again, on each excursion to a particular store, considering if I would splurge on such an unnecessary luxury.  And I have never regretted buying it.

The adorable little cassoulet was made by the Hall China Company a long time ago -- perhaps in the early 40s.

Popovers Are Perfect for Sunday Morning

 Popovers, hot out of the oven, served with real butter.  Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.  And just right for an easy-going Sunday morning.  Bon Appetit!

Nothing is more tasty than a fresh homemade popover with a crunchy outside and a soft center -- and its eggy goodness.

Time to Cook Up Some Great Chicken Enchiladas!

It all starts with onions and tomatoes.

Pull the cooked chicken breast meat off the bone.

Make a cream sauce with some light sour cream and add green chilies, cumin, and cilantro.

Add generous amount of cream sauce to the rolled chicken enchiladas. 

Finish off with some cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees till hot and bubbly.

Rosarita's Chicken Tostadas

 This recipe is from the Rosarita brand of Mexican food and it was delicious!

I love the colors of the new plaid napkins I bought at Pier 1.

 Delicious tostada with cooling iced tea.  Can never get enough Mexican food.

Chicken in sour cream with green onions and a little garlic salt.  Wonderful topping of cilantro and a 50-50 ratio of fresh chopped tomato with fresh avocado mixed with a little lemon juice.  The bottom tostada is layered with refried beans.  Ah, perfection on the tongue.

Hot From the Oven

HOME MADE AND HOT FROM THE OVEN!

CINNAMON ROLLS WITH PECANS AND RAISINS

IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER FOR BREAKFAST?

Blueberry Pancakes ... an old recipe

 Back in 1970, I ordered this little cookbook from the U.S. Government Printing Office, which was prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Page 72 contains a fool-proof recipe for homemade pancakes.  This is a really neat little cookbook and I use it often for certain recipes.












All the ingredients are assembled except for the blueberries.

Here are those luscious Texas blueberries ...so ripe and so sweet.














I always top my pancakes with a light dusting of powdered sugar.  Never have been a fan of syrup.

A Luncheon Fit for a Princess

 Rose dishes, gold speckled flatware, antique cranberry compotes, and gold candles... all fit for a princess.    Take inspiration...

 Roses, roses, roses... never enough roses!

 Love the checked edge like an old-fashioned tablecloth!