Innholdsfortegnelse for Celebrate Spring 2010 i Southern Lady

I love spring, especially when there is still a bit of a chill in the morning air. Colors seem brighter, the sky seems bluer, and the fragrance is intoxicating. This year, I have a new flower garden with a fountain in the middle. It was a gift from my husband, Neal. We love sitting on the porch in the swing and listening to the water trickle over the sides of the fountain. This spring, the garden is filled to the brim with tulips, daffodils, and pansies. I think it is so much fun to plant bulbs. Usually, they are forgotten until the tiny green shoots peep out of the ground—then I remember that a wonderful surprise is just around the corner. It is the first blooming for the tulip and…

Menu Oliver Twist Marinated Olives Tortilla Flats Hamlets Grapes of Wrath Salad James and the Giant Peach Daiquiris Chocolat Lava Cakes For anyone who loves reading and books, the International Edible Book Festival is the perfect excuse for a party. The only requirement? Everyone must bring a piece of edible art that looks like a book or interprets a book title in food. To become part of the worldwide festival, you are encouraged to photograph your entries and register with Books2Eat.com so your creations can be immortalized on the Internet. This lighthearted celebration began just over 10 years ago when librarian, archivist, and art writer Judith Hoffberg and some book artist friends started playing with the idea of combining a love of books and words with the enjoyment of food.…

Lime Soup Serves 8 to 10 1 (4- to 5-pound) stewing chicken 2 medium yellow onions 2 large carrots, halved 2 stalks celery 3 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 poblano chile,stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch dice 4ears fresh corn, husked and kernels cut from the cob 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 1½ cups freshly squeezed lime juice Chunks of fresh avocado Diced fresh tomatoes Chopped fresh cilantro ]Lime slices ]Fried tortilla strip Set the chicken in a large, heavy stockpot and fill it with cool water to cover by at least 1 inch. Halve 1 of the onions. Add the carrots, the onion halves, celery, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and…

Spring celebrates new beginnings, among them, graduations. Whether from high school or college, the milestone deserves a celebration. Honor your grad with a party themed around the school’s colors and mascot, then add details to make it stand above the rest. From simple, delicious recipes to festive decorations, we help you plan the perfect affair to commemorate the achievement—and a bright future. Menu Bacon Horseradish Dip Pimiento Cheese Roasted Jalapeño and Chipotle Hummus Spinach and Artichoke Dip Twice Baked Potatoes Spring Salad Green Beans and Mushrooms Herb-Crusted Pork Loin S’mores Graduation Cap Cookies S’mores Cap Cake 064- Bacon Horseradish Dip Makes 3 cups 1 (16-ounce) container French onion dip 1 (5.25-ounce) jar prepared horseradish 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper In a medium bowl,…

Picture Frame Name Game Things to gather: Large open picture frame Twine Heavy tape Blank stickers Miniature clothespins We asked each guest to send a photocopy of their baby picture for other attendees to guess who is who. We created this unique way to display photos in just a few easy steps. Cut twine, and adhere with heavy tape at each end of the frame. Print numbers on stickers, then attach to each photo. Hang pictures from the twine with miniature clothespins. Make ballots with each guest’s name, and have attendees name the photos and fill in the ballot. Award the winner with an arrangement of flowers or other fun party favor. Menu Baby Veggie Salad • Baby Potatoes Baby Brie Appetizers Baby Burgers • Baby Dogs Raspberry Pregnatini •…

who doesn’t remember the familiar and welcome saying “April showers bring May flowers”? I can remember making tissue-paper flowers in Mrs. Kelly’s second-grade classroom as part of a bulletin-board project. One side of the board was April Showers and the other May Flowers. The umbrella on the May side was turned upside down and filled with paper flowers. W That memory from many years ago served as the perfect inspiration for our beautiful table. Topped with a Battenburg lace umbrella, the table is filled with gorgeous china, vintage glassware, and linen napkins. —Clay Chaffin Table Design Things to gather: Plastic garbage bag Moss Lace umbrella Crystals Fishing line Fresh flowers Floral picks Silk butterflies To protect the surface of the table, place a large trash bag in the middle. Cover…

Menu Avocado and Grapefruit Salad Asparagus • Potatoes in Parmesan Nests Cola-Pepper Jelly Ham • Hot Cross Buns Pear Cocktails • Almond Strawberry Cake Avocado and Grapefruit Salad Makes 8 servings 2 heads butter lettuce, washed and torn 4 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, juice reserved 4 avocados, peeled and sliced ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Arrange lettuce leaves on plates. Top with grapefruit and avocado. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup reserved grapefruit juice, olive oil, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately. Asparagus Makes 8 servings 3 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1½…

Apricot-Rosemary Bread Makes 1 (10-inch) loaf 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, beaten ¾ cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped dried apricots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 10-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, mixing well. Add eggs, cream, and oil to flour mixture. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until well combined. Stir in apricots and rosemary. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from…

I like to make old-fashioned comfort foods with a kind of soda-shop sensibility. Sloppy Joes and Pulled Pork Sandwiches are easy to make, tasty, and a bit nostalgic. Spiced Waffle Fries are a fresh and updated take on traditional fries, and Black-and-White Shakes double as dessert. My favorite and most satisfying snack food is the chocolate snack mix (bridge mix revisited) served in bowls on the game tables for an evening of fun and endless snacking. Pulled Pork Sandwich Makes 8 servings 1 (3- to 4-pound) pork loin roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce 8 large rolls, cut in half and toasted 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese In a 6-quart electric slow cooker, place pork and onion; add barbecue sauce.…

The celebration gets underway the weekend of May 15 and 16, 2010, at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, California. Ranking among the top festivals in the nation, the fruitful celebration boasts strawberries every way imaginable, along with all-day fun for the entire family. Luly Lopez, a festival board member, explains that the luscious fruit from the county’s bountiful 11,538 berry acres nets proceeds to benefit 30 local nonprofit organizations as well as scholarships for students to help brighten many futures. While strolling the festival grounds, you’ll discover strawberries dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar, on shortcakes, and even atop pizzas. Strawberry desserts abound as do main courses, thirst-quenching smoothies, Champagne, and the not-to-be-missed strawberry beer. More than 40 food booths, all with strawberries on their menus, keep…

Above, copy or download the artwork, from hoffmanmedia.com/celebrate, onto card stock, and fill in all the details of who, where, when, and what. Choose your favorite colored envelopes in size A2 (4⅜ x 5¾) so the invitations fit easily inside. Mother’s Day Card Honor your mom with a card designed just for her by Kathryn Vingi Gage of Clarabelle & the Hen. Copy the card directly from the magazine, or download at hoffmanmedia.com/celebrate. Baby Shower cards & game sheet Copy tent cards and food flags onto card stock. Use to identify food items. To make seals for seed bags, copy food flag onto sticker paper. Items can also be downloaded at hoffmanmedia.com/celebrate.…

Party Picks Page 11—glass candleholders, Pier 1 Seasonal Delights Page 12—ceramic colander and bowls, Anthropologie Eat My Words Pages 18–25—square glass vases, Target; olive boat serving dishes, TJ Maxx; plates, Pottery Barn; salad plates, Target Host an Easter Brunch Pages 26–27—salad and dinner plates, Macy’s; crystal ornaments, CB2; miniature bird figurines, Leaf ’n Petal Page 32—butterfly vases, Leaf ’n Petal; crystal water goblets, Macy’s; champagne flutes, Target Egg-stra Special Page 43—daffodil icing decorations, Fancy Flours Texas Fiesta Pages 45–49—Pastry Queen Parties: Entertaining Friends and Family, Texas Style (Ten Speed Press, 2009), Amazon; invitation, Razzle Dazzle Creative Design A Celebration for Mom Page 50—pitcher used as a vase, water glasses, and wineglasses, Anthropologie; margarita glasses, salad and dinner plates, table runner, and napkins, Pottery Barn; napkin rings, Pier 1 Fancy &…

Strawberry Muffins with Strawberry Butter Makes 24 muffins and 1½ cups butter 1½ cups butter, softened and divided ¼ cup strawberry preserves 1½ cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 cup whole buttermilk 2 cups fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped 1 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup quick-cooking oats Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with paper liners. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup softened butter and the preserves, stirring until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat remaining ½ cup softened butter with sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.…

Things to gather: Extra-large white eggs in an egg carton Straight pin or tapestry needle Teaspoon (from your flatware, not for measuring) Wooden skewer Drinking glass Drinking straws Block of Styrofoam Leave the eggs in the carton while you pierce them. Place the pin point down against the top into the egg, and then lightly tap the pinhead with the back of the spoon until it pierces the egg. Insert the wooden skewer into the egg, and gently press down until it pierces the bottom of the egg. Remove the egg from the carton, hold it over the glass, and push the skewer up and down several times to break the yolk. Remove the skewer, and place a straw over the hole. Blow through the straw until the contents of…

You are cordially invited to Fancy Ella’s Birthday Party! Dress in your most royal attire, and join us at Fancy Ella’s house for cake, cookies, ice cream, and fun. 402 West Market Street Sunday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Crown your favorite little girl queen for the day at a fun and fancy dress-up party. Accessorize your home in bright pink colors in honor of her birthday, or just because. Invite guests to dress up in their prettiest clothes, complete with sparkling jewels and beads and lovely laces and bows. Serve playful fare and sweet treats to match the fun-filled theme. The Perfect Princess Party Use these simple ideas to make your fancy dress-up party a success Arts & crafts. Set up tables with a variety of fun activities, including…

Laura and Drew grew up living just 30 miles apart. Although they had mutual friends, they never really knew one another—except through a few words on the telephone and sporadic e-mails. It wasn’t until five years later that the two finally met in person. “Guess it was love at first sight because we began dating right then and there,” says Laura. About a year-and-a-half later, Drew got down on one knee in the small town of Amelia Island, Florida, where they met. And the planning for their special day began. The couple wanted a wedding location that was personal, as well as welcoming to family and friends. They scouted a few locations in their home state of Georgia, and it wasn’t long before they found the ideal place. The ceremony…

Easter Basket Things to gather: Small basket Aluminum foil Floral foam (Oasis) Snapdragons Roses Two types of potted ferns (We used a maidenhair and a lemon button fern.) Moss (optional) A sweet basket serves as the perfect base for an arrangement of spring flowers. Line the basket with aluminum foil, and arrange potted ferns inside. Cut floral foam to fit tightly around the pots. Prepare foam by cutting 6 to 8 small holes or slits, and then soak foam in water. Let stand about 30 minutes. Place in basket, and then stick flowers into foam to desired fullness. Note: Place a layer of moss around the stems and to cover any exposed foam. Spout of Flowers Things to gather: Watering can Assortment of white and blue irises This quick-and-easy two-tone…