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Apple Table and a Birthday...

17 years ago

It was a busy week..

My sister and her dh from TX came to for a visit ..I hadn't seen her in over a year, so we had lots of talking to do!

It was also my gson's 4th Birthday, we had the party here so my family could spend some time together...

Since it was the last day of summer, warm and beautiful, I went with an apple theme.

After all, my gkids are the apples of my eye..:)

I served buffet style from the kitchen island for the party..

But I did a tablescape before I put the dishes back till next year..

The centerpiece is a metal wagon filled with faux apples, greens and live mums...

Green stems and waters from Lenox..

Nantucket baskets with a small apple at each place..

The white embossed candlesticks are from Villeroy and Boch, basement clearance..

Dark green candles..ceramic apple salt and peppers...

I used Apple dishes, deep red square mats, dark green napkins...white chargers from Noritake

And since it was a Birthday Party..we needed some candy corn in a Candy Corn bowl. Set of 3 Candy corn bowls from Christmas Tree Shops..I love that store!

A mini wagon full of Mike & Ike's

And a cake....

before the whipped cream piped on...

I made....

Appy's

Cocktail Meatballs..

Grilled Portuguese sausage

Grapes, cheese, crackers

Chips and dip

Chicken Salad and Shrimp Salad on crackers

Soups

Butternut Apple

Split Pea with Ham

Chicken and Pasta

Dinner

Salad with Feta red onion and bacon

Stuffed Pork with Apple Chutney

Filet Mignon with mushrooms and onions

Spaghetti Squash casserole

Red potatoes with butter and parsley

Desserts..

Choc /choc cake with whipped cream

Fresh Jersey Peach pie with vanilla ice cream

Banana bread and Blueberry peach muffins...

The dishes I got a few years ago at Christmas Tree Shops..15 dollars for service for 12...I use them once a year...The Nantucket baskets are from there too, there is a glass insert for a candle or for flowers..got them half price for a dollar a few weeks ago..The apple platter and side dishes are by Pfaltzgraff.

Thanks for looking...have you had an apple today?? :)

Comments (12)

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Kathleen..
    I commented before, on your blog.. and I don't mind doing so again. Everything is just Perfect..from your tablescape, with all the lovely accessories...to your Incredible Menu.
    I don't know how you managed to put together a lovely table, AND prepare All that fabulous food too!!
    I'm sure the Birthday Boy will have many sweet memories of Nana and all she did for him. (he looks like a real cutie).

    jane

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Thanks, Jane..and thanks for following my blog too!

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Oh my goodness, what a spread, you must cook for days. The food alone would be wonderful, but you also serve it in such a beautiful way.

    We're celebrating my younger grandson, Galen's 4th birthday on Sunday. His actual birthday is Tuesday.

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    You never cease to amaze me.....the gorgeous tables you put together, the incredible food you make, and even your photography skills! You are something else, Lady!!

    hugs, Karen

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I'm crazy about those dishes. I just love check. You sure can't beat the price. How do you manage to get such bargains?!!
    Lots of food and lots of choices on your Birthday/Get Together buffet table. Interesting top crust on the peach pie. The next time I'm back east, I'm coming for dinner.

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Just lovely, everything! I love all the apples and the dark green with them is great. I really miss that forrest green color since it has kinda of fallen out of favor, I still use it as accents too. And the menu is to die for. My DH gives me a hard time about all the sets of dishes I have, so I was glad to hear your once a year story. I wish we had such good places to shop, it's an hour trip to anywhere decent. Thanks for sharing your pix.
    Syble

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    My goodness Kathleen! Where do you get all your energy gal? That menu would have taken me a week to prepare, and you did it while entertaining company even! Amazing!

    I really like those apple dishes, the red checks just make them so fun. Darling centerpiece too, and I just love how you used the little wagon and the candy corn dishes too--that had to really appeal to the little ones.

    Hope you had a great visit with your Sis from Texas, and hope your other sis is recuperating quickly.

    What a cute little guy--I know he had a wonderful birthday at Grandma's!

    I agree with OA, if I'm ever in your neck of the woods--I'm coming to dinner too! LOL

    Luvs

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    OMG, Kathleen, what a table . . . and what a menu! I don't know where you find the energy to make all that, but too bad you can't bottle and sell it! Love the dishes, the centerpiece . . . oh heck, I love it all! The small chalkboard was such a great touch, too.
    Lynn

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Beautiful Kathleen!!! And the menu sounds scrumptious!! I think you ought to come to Texas to visit your sister now :^) How cool would it be to get you and Luvs here at the same time!!
    J

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Jay, are you anywhere near Arlington???

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    And thank you, dear ladies for your kind comments.
    Believe me I cooked for days before...and it took me 2 days to recouperate and put everything back in the basement. Lots of exercise!

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Kathleen, you have such beautiful tables. This is so amazing and you had company and a BDay party for all to enjoy. Does your Sis do table scapes also? If not I'll bet she was beaming when she seen this. And GS is so lucky to have such a talented Gramma. I want some cake and pie! Yum Yum

    The whole thing is just awesome. You really rock, woman! Punk

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