Comments on: Alfresco Dining

By: Bitten by the Spring Bug!

Bitten by the Spring Bug! — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:58:35 +0000

[...] sign hung, and serving trays ready for alfresco dining [...]

By: New Summer Goal

New Summer Goal — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:12:28 +0000

[...] continue to practice hospitality this summer, but I plan to simplify it as much as I can. We love Al Fresco dining, and with simple settings, flowers from the garden and a citronella candle in the middle of the [...]

By: GiBee

GiBee — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:22:00 +0000

Love Liz!! Lucky you for having got to meet her!

By: Peach

Peach — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:38:00 +0000

Love eating out of doors. Hopefully can do that soon, once we have outdoor furniture.

Love Liz, too!! So fortunate for you to have gotten to meet her.

Her books have touched my heart over and over. I aspire to write like her someday . . . when I grow up!

By: annewithane65 (Kim)

annewithane65 (Kim) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:58:00 +0000

We have two great areas that we are able to eat out on…a covered porch and a deck. I am really looking forward to being able to spend time on our porch and deck. When we had a warm spell last week I said to my dh that it looks as though we can get the tables and furniture out…he told me it was too soon and that I shouldn’t let the weather fool me…he was right because we ended up with a snow storm over the weekend! I guess I’m just anxious!!!

Your table looks just lovely!

By: Jungle Mom

Jungle Mom — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:30:00 +0000

I saw your comment somewhere else and came over to see for myself. beautiful blog!

By: Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:55:00 +0000

The table looks beautiful. I love al fresco dining. Here, where there are a lot of bugs, we eat on a screen porch.

I haven't read Liz. I'll add her to my library list.

Cheers! LA

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 03:03:00 +0000

I just did a post like this earlier in the week about making mealtime fun for your family. This is great! We love eating outside.

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:37:00 +0000

This has all got me scoping out our property for spots for a pergola-covered patio and a fashionable firepit. How dreamy would that be?!?!

By: An Ordinary Mom

An Ordinary Mom — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:56:00 +0000

I grew up in Southern CA and we could eat outside a lot. I have such fond memories of all of these fun dinners.

Now I live in the rainy Pacific Northwest with my own family and since we are renting an apartment, it is hard to eat outside. But you have inspired me to make more picnics!

By: linda t

linda t — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:57:00 +0000

Such a pretty and simple but elegant table Sandy.

The orange blossoms are filling the air with the most glorious scent! Making me want to be in the backyard all day! Yes, perfect weather for ourdoor dining!
And in no time, it will way too hot… so this is our time to really enjoy entertaining outdoors.

By: Bettsi

Bettsi — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:41:00 +0000

Liz wrote the Bad Girls of the Bible, didn’t she? She’s awesome. Someday, I’d love to meet Francine Rivers.

Your table looks so pretty, Sandy!

By: Momma Roar

Momma Roar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:40:00 +0000

They are the feet of my happy 3 month old!!

I love Liz Curtiss Higgs – Her hometown is just next to mine. I can’t get the title of the one book about Lititz, but it talked about the Moravian Church – I posted a Moravian Sugar Cake recipe. Check it out! I think it was March 1 or Feb 28.
Have a great weekend!

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:39:00 +0000

You made me want to read that book, which means I’m putting on a list. The peony is our state flower, and I love them. My favorite is the soft pink. Please continue to post your pictures; the are beautiful … and you are such a beautiful lady!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:14:00 +0000

MomRN2, I love your novel:) And your hot dog roast sounds like a blast. We, too, have an outside fireplace, but it’s not fancy. Mmm, another idea for a post!

And I agree, Barb, “Gracious” totally describes Liz Curtis Higgs! I just love that lady

By: momrn2

momrn2 — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:34:00 +0000

This confirms it… we definately speak the same language!

Barbecue’s, eating outside, and Liz. Yup… all fav’s of mine too!

I so enjoy having other’s over in the warmer weather for just that… enjoying a meal together outside.

Barbecuing seems to be a meal most anyone can/ will really enjoy and you’re right, there’s just something about the atmosphere of the great outdoors!!

In fact, we plan to barbecue tomorrow. We’ll see about eating outdoors…

Another thing we really enjoy is a hot dog roast. We have 10 acres and on part of the property is a fire pit. We build a big bonfire, invite others over, and roast our hotdogs and marshmallows.

This is an activity we like to do while there is still a chill in the air so we can pull up around the fire and enjoy!

The fire pit is not anything fancy by any means… but who says entertaining has to be formal and fancy, right?

Some of our best times with friends are around a fire roasting hot dogs.

Sorry, didn’t mean to write a novel here… but you obviously sparked something in me.

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:23:00 +0000

Wow, that violet lettering complements her sweater perfectly! She is SUCH a gracious lady and her Lowlands book is a totally joyful, fun read. This post makes me anxious for spring!!! Luv your red-decked table too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:19:00 +0000

How lovely to mention Liz! And what a beautiful table . ..