Memorial Day Weekend in New England means jumping in the car and heading to the beach. That's what I plan to do because I hear the weather is going to clear up and be beautiful...yeah!
Votive with leaf decoration. (Dedham Square Artist Guild). |
Arriving with a hostess gift is a great way to make a good impression. Whether it is family or friend, my colorful votives make a nice affordable gift. Stop by the Dedham Guild to see the other colors.
Candles aglow in wheel thrown hand stamped and decorated votives. |
Food and Pottery Connection:
Easy-Peasy for a weekend of fun in the sun New England style
Make this:
Shrimp Salad -
Heart of the Home Cookbook by Susan Branch (Notes from a Vineyard Kitchen)
Large size cooked shrimp, chopped
Avocado
Fresh Pink grapefruit sections
mayonnaise
orange juice
Put an equal amount of chopped shrimp, cubed avocado and pink grapefruit sections into a (handmade) bowl. Dress with a little mayonnaise sweetened and thinned with orange juice.
Serve Chilled In this:
wheel thrown hand trimmed bowl in dark green/blue glossy glaze |
If you really had a nice time, wash the bowl and leave it for your host... I'm sure you'll be invited again.
lovely lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)