“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
2 Corinthians 9:6
Hello sweet readers! We have enjoyed our first full week of spring and it is truly bursting out all over our Appalachian Foothills! The redbuds are blooming and I believe they are more beautiful than I ever remember. Our snowballs are in bloom and the garden is awakening from its winter sleep. Spring always brings warmer temps and bright beautiful colors as well as changes to our tables…both food and decor! I revised and updated a post from a couple of years ago, so let’s bring spring to the table!
Strawberries fresh from the vine are spring’s best fruit!
Fresh strawberries with a sprig of mint are a delicious addition to orange juice!
Strawberry cake is a springtime favorite! An arrangement of hydrangeas and roses complete the setting!
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Strawberry cobbler is a must for our spring Sunday lunches!
Springtime and lemons go together in my opinion. My Mother’s Lemon Cheesecake recipe is my all-time favorite!
If you like shortbread, you will love these Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies!
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is perfect for a spring brunch!
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Lemon bars are easy to make and so delicious!
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The sweet smell of magnolia fills the spring air!
You all know how much I love color and this table provides plenty!
Spring not only says lemon, but I also think of fresh egg dishes. My recipe for deviled eggs is basic because that is what the family likes, but I do add crumbled bacon…I think it adds flavor to any dish!
A foodie’s dream is this Duck Egg Ravioli with fresh ricotta and black truffles…amazing!
When Butch and I are traveling, we enjoy eating brunch. If Eggs Benedict are on the menu, I will always order them. These were absolute perfection at a little French bistro in Seattle last summer!
What is not to love about a Spring Veggie Breakfast Pizza with gruyere, pesto, and a baked egg on top?
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A simple salad of asparagus, hard boiled egg, and bacon is tossed with a Dijon vinaigrette…definitely a salad for spring!
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Spring is the perfect season for a Sunday evening in the garden…
…with a pretty bouquet of hydrangeas!
Green peas sometime get a bad rap, but when they are fresh in the springtime, I love the flavor they add. Agnolotti with crawfish, Vidalia onions, and sweet peas was a delicious entree at Bottega!
An appetizer of Richard Olney scrambled farm eggs with croutons and asparagus is springtime on a plate!
A favorite dish that I prepare is bacon-wrapped roasted asparagus with a poached egg on top…delicious!
What a beautiful dish of Spring Vegetable Risotto with Proscuitto!
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Since I love pasta, this Spring Vegetable Fettuccine with White wine sauce is a winner!
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I love the idea of using carrots in a vase of fresh flowers for a touch of springtime!
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I will definitely try using a cabbage to hold flowers…a springtime idea, for sure!
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So, how do you bring spring to your table? Let us know in the comments! And as always, we appreciate you joining in our everyday living!
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Yum and yum and yum. Asparagus wrapped with bacon with a egg on top, brunch has been served. Now I have ro make a strawberry cake.
Strawberry cake is always appropriate! Have a great weekend Alice!
Oh my goodness, Pam – I am starving. I so thank you for your dear mom’s lemon cheesecake recipe, I will certainly try it, perfect for Easter. All the food looks beautiful as well as delicious. Love the arrangements with the carrots. I like to see lemons or limes also, especially in the heat of summer. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend – enjoy spring!
Sandra, this is the best lemon cheesecake ever! Happy Thursday!
Thank you Sandra. I must say the cheesecake is lemon perfection! Enjoy your weekend!
Wow; so many yummy food items! Beautiful post, Pam. I do not remember Shirshee’s lemon cheesecake, but I will definitely try it. Love and blessings to you and all of the family.
Patti, this is the most wonderful cheesecake with fresh lemon curd! Mother made it often for Sunday lunches! Love and hugs!
Pam, The cheesecake looks delicious as does the strawberry cake. Our “go to” Spring dessert is a homemade glazed Strawberry pie like Shoney’s used to sell. We’ve had one already but when the southern strawberries come in they taste so much better because the berries are so fresh! All the dishes look so appetizing. The pitcher of orange juice looks tasty; we must try this (and the pitcher is so pretty too!). The arrangement with the carrots is so cute & would be perfect for Easter. Enjoy this beautiful Spring day❣️ Clara????
Thank you Clara! My Mother used to make the Stoney’s strawberry pie. There is nothing to compare to fresh strawberries! Have a wonderful weekend!
You have me drooling Pam, I must make your bacon wrapped asparagus with egg, and I am putting several other recipes from your post on my April bucket list! Have a beautiful day!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna! The bacon wrapped asparagus with the poached egg is fabulous!
So many great ideas! I cannot wait to try some.
Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!
Lovely Pam! I am now hungry! Lol! That lemon bar looks so delicious! Yum! 😀
Blessings,
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer?
What a beautiful and inspring spring post! These delicious dishes are making me hungry this morning. Everything looks scrumptious….I don’t think I could choose just one. The vignette with the strawberry cake and flowers is stunning as well as the pretty magnolia table! Enjoy this beautiful spring season, sweet friend!
Thank you sweet friend. Have a wonderful weekend!
Lemons and eggs are my two favorite food groups! Thanks for loads of fabulous links and glorious photos. (Love the lemons with the zest). Your lighting is so good for these photos! Spring is threatening — a sunny day yesterday and even warm. Of course, it gets cold and wet again but we take what we can get! You bring spring to me NOW! And I love that!
Thanks so much Jeanie! We have had a beautiful spring week with warm days and cool nights…perfect! Have a wonderful weekend.
What a post Pam, so many beautiful and tasty ideas. I love all things lemon and your mother’s cheesecake sounds wonderful.
The cheesecake is fabulous!
Oh, Pam! This is my favorite post of yours yet! SO full of rich deliciousness and just remarkable beauty! Thank you for bringing such a burst of Spring joy to your blog. It always blesses me so much to come here. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
Thank you sweet friend! It has been a beautiful spring week here in NE AL??
So many great ideas here! Loved this and I have to say I’m a little bit hungry now. xo- MaryJo
Thank you Mary Jo. Have a wonderful week!
Well, everything about this post screamed spring. And, bacon makes all things better and I’ll remember that next time I make deviled eggs. After my Easter decor comes down, I’ll be putting out all things lemon. Happy spring to you!
Thank you for your sweet visit Lea. Add the bacon to the deviled eggs for sure!
Oh! My! Word! You have tantalized my tastebuds!
I have to admit… out here in the Southwest I can only handle Guacamole and chips for so long! I crave Midwest and Southern Food… I am off to plan a menu of Your Yumminess!
We do love to eat in the South! Thank you for your visit sweet friend!
Gorgeous pictures… AGAIN!
Thank you Nancy!
This was a wonderful, inspiring post for Spring. Feasted with my eyes and my tastebuds, will have to try a few of the recipes! NUMMY Spring!
So many beautiful ideas – now I am really in the mood for spring! I wish our weather would get the hint! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. You were one of my features this week! Enjoy your weekend, Pam!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley, will be over to the party!