On Friday night the kids were away, so we decided to stay in. It's so rare we have a date night in our own house. Since no one was screaming, begging, pleading for food, we decided to have a late dinner outside. If you have ever been to Birmingham in late July, you know the later the better.
These zinnias have almost faded, but I still thought they would be nice on the table. I wish we had zinnias in our own garden - these are from a very sweet friend whose garden is bursting with them at the moment. They also seem to last an incredibly long time once cut.
Notice the ice cubes in my wine - it's hot here people! And no, that is not a second bottle of wine - it's this incredibly yummy organic olive oil for dipping your bread.
I served a lemon grilled chicken with melted heirloom tomatoes and orzo and crusty french bread. I topped it all off with some parm grated on a microplane.
When we make time to enjoy an evening like this, I always think, "why don't we do this more often?" It's really not that difficult to make a meal special even when you are not expecting guests. I think we just get so caught up in our routine we forget to stop and breathe.
It was so relaxing time slipped away; and before we knew it, the evening had faded into night.
Savor the summer season and make some plans for an evening at home.
PS: I just got an email that the new issue of Adore Home Magazine is out! I have not had a chance to take a peek yet, but I will be making time to do so! Click here to see for a look see - Adore Magazine M.
PS: I just got an email that the new issue of Adore Home Magazine is out! I have not had a chance to take a peek yet, but I will be making time to do so! Click here to see for a look see - Adore Magazine M.