My iced teatime is on my favorite strawberry tablecloth with matching napkins from my friend Bernideen at Bernideen's Teatime Blog. Isn't the embroidery so beautiful, and it fits my patio table so perfectly. Bernideen sent to this me several years ago and I cherish it. I'm having chocolate covered strawberry herbal iced tea from my friend Marsha, at The Better Baker. It's so refreshing with our temperatures heading towards 100 degrees.
My little pot is holding Soiree Kawaii White Pepperemint (Catharanthus). It looks like a mini vinca plant.
THIS PIE is a family favorite and I have been making it for probably 55 years, before I had kids. I cut the recipe from a Columbus, Ohio newspaper and it is so good! It's on my beautiful strawberry plate from Pier 1. They had the prettiest plates. Click on the link for the strawberry pie recipe.
Last week was a busy one. On the top is Avery and I at Cava, a new Mediterranean restaurant for me, and one that Avery chose. Avery and Landon wanted to come over and make cake pops, and so that's what we did! They are the cutest, sweetest, fun couple. On the left, we had July 4th parties at my fitness club of a dance party, and total body fitness. We also had an aqua party with many of us wearing matching patriotic swimsuits, but I've left that photo out. 😉
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It sounds like you had a lovely week! Your ice tea and pie look yummy.
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ReplyDeleteKitty, your strawberry pie looks absolutely irresistible! 🍓 The fresh berries are so vibrant, and that glossy filling has me wishing I could grab a fork through the screen. Your beautiful tablecloth and coordinating napkins make such a cheerful summer setting—they pair perfectly with the pie and create such a warm, inviting table. I always enjoy how you style your recipes with pretty seasonal touches. This looks like the perfect dessert for a summer gathering. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and stay cool!❤️
Strawberry pie is such a goos summer treat. Your holiday fun kept you busy! I love seeing your grand wanting to bring her significant other to your home, and yo bake, no less! Have a great week, Kitty. Keep that pretry plant away from your resident pests!
ReplyDeleteThat strawberry pie looks so yummy. What a great week leading up to the 4th. Have a wonderful start to the new week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing table this morning Kitty...The table cloth caught my eye immediately...the strawberry embroidery is gorgeous on it and the napkin. That strawberry pie looks delish and of course I printed out your recipe. I LOVE recipes that are over 50 years old as it reminds me of my grandmother's recipes. She was such a good 'comfort food and dessert' cook. Plus she canned everything! I would have guessed the white peppermint was vinca so thanks for the clarification...it is so pretty. You and Avery look so happy and I know I have said it before but your family wanting to spend time with you is so precious. I don't get to see my grands as much since we live so far apart, but they used to drop by my house all the time when we lived in the same town. Now we have to 'face time' and text daily. As far as photos of us in bathing suits...what happens in the pool stays in the pool...is my new motto. LOL. Hugs dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty! The strawberry embroidered tablecloth and napkins are beautiful and perfect for the delicious strawberry pie. I would enjoy a slice right now to accompany my iced tea. I always love your family photos, your darling granddaughter and her friend are a cute couple! Try and stay cool in this heat!
ReplyDeleteAdorable tablecloth and mouthwatering recipe! The vase with flowers is so charming. Your Family is precious. I miss Cissy!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry pie looks great! I'm also a fan of Mediterranean food. What fun ways to celebrate the 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteI soooooooooooooo want a slice of that incredible looking pie! Move back to Columbus, my dear friend!!!! Sweet plate, sweet family and I got a big chuckle out of the missing swim suit-clad photo. : - )
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a very nice, yummy dessert and drink. And the party photos are fun.
ReplyDeleteKity, love the embroidered tablecloth and napkins! That strawberry pie looks tempting! Glad you are having fun this summer. My 4th was quiet, spent at home by myself. Happy July!
ReplyDeleteLove the tablecloth! And I love strawberries...
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
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Donna
Good Morning Kitty. Your strawberry pie looks soooooo good! I would love a piece with my coffee. Your tablecloth and matching napkins are adorable. What a sweet friend to gift that to you. You looked adorable all dressed up in red, white and blue. You made me giggle about leaving out the swimsuit picture. I adore your family photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and Happy July!
That embroidery is so impressive, Kitty! What a lovely gift. The pie looks amazing, too. Perfect for summer. It looks like you had a really fun week!!
ReplyDeleteHee Hee, no swimsuit photos. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have not made a strawberry pie in a long time. I did make a rhubarb pie two weeks ago. :-)
I like your pot.
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Carla
I love that pretty table cloth and the tea and pie sound wonderful. It sounds like you had a fun 4th of July. I hope you have a nice week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteYou are so nice and slender and with all these desserts - that is quite an accomplishment in itself! The pie looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to have a busy and fun week! Your ice tea and pie look yummy.
ReplyDeleteThe pie sounds wonderful! All your pictures are lovely! You surely do stay busy...and it's so very precious when the grands want to spend time with you! Happy July! XO ❤️
ReplyDeleteYour strawberry pie looks so tasty.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy month of July.
All the best Jan
busy times Kitty. I shall making your lovely strawberry pie recipe. q How special you have had it for that many years. Ice tea is so refreshing. Love that your grands love spending time with you.
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