Ted Kennedy Watson

A Singular Exquisite Lily

July 28, 2023

Flower Friday about a single lily stem that was so beautiful it just had to be the star of the table last Sunday. I rarely if ever use scented blooms on a dining table when we eat for fear the scent will dominate or interact with the food. But if the table is outside, that changes the rules completely. This lily from Forest Garden Farm, our go-to flower source on the island had put a lily stem in our weekly bouquet we pick up on Saturday eve when we are first heading to the house to start our weekend. I pulled it out of the mix because I wanted to float the blooms in low bowls around the house so we could enjoy their scent & singular beauty in different rooms. The one just seemed perfect for the dining table. It was so beautifully opened for all to savor as we enjoyed our meal. Because it was outside, the sweet scent wafted about ever so slightly and was just right. Everyone have a lovely last weekend in July! X, T2

Sunday Supper

July 26, 2023

Sunday supper with guests was awash in all sorts of reds. From the painterly plates to the yummily faded linen tablecloth from years of washing and sunshine. The French Duralex bistro glasses giving the biggest truest hit of the hue. Mister Sive was grilling steaks and I made the Summer squash & tomato relish I wrote about last week. We had some of our oldest friends we have known since before college over along with their son we have known since he was born and is now all grown up. Negronis were on the menu along with a beach walk. TPS found divine plums he added to his always loved peach and nectarine crisp he does this time of year. There was much laughter and many, many stories. The love that surrounded and swirled about that table deep from many years of friendship. Ahhhh, and I forgot to mention the Irish butter! It has become our new thing to offer along with sliced baguette at the meal and it is proving to be a hit. It was a lovely, lovely sunny July Sunday that will be long remembered.