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A Spring-Filled Table

April 3, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Whether it’s a table for one or a table for ten, the number of people you’re hosting shouldn’t determine the pomp and circumstance that goes along with being a good host.  Case in point: a light, spring filled lunch I put together earlier this week for just my mother and me.  

I set the table with my staples: rose gold silverware, fresh wild flowers representative of spring, and print-heavy jacquard linens.  I then added a few new friends in the form of bold, intricate place settings by Royal Crown Derby.  With blues and greys, to pinks, purples, and even chartreuse, the Royal Crown Derby pieces tied the entire table together with a cohesive look and feel.  And let’s be honest, there was no way I could have chosen just one of the colors; to the dismay of my husband I feel a new collection beginning to take shape!

We noshed on arugula salad, fresh herb and olive oil pasta, honey thyme lemonade with sugared blackberries, and of course plenty of Rose wine.  It was delicious, refreshing, and exactly the kind of afternoon that reminded me of why I moved to closer to my family.

We’ll be sharing the recipes later next week, but in the meantime, I hope you’re spending the weekend around a table—no matter how big or small—and hosting a meal for those you love.  Truly, MKR

P.S. Make sure you’re following both myself and Steve McKenzies on Instagram because we’re giving away a piece from my table to one lucky reader just for sharing a spring place setting you’re feeling inspired by. Snap a pic and share how you’re getting ready to entertain this spring by tagging @waitingonmartha & @stevemckenzies with hashtag #viewfromabove. You’ll be entered to win my favorite spring serving bowl, a $150 value. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, April 13. 

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Photography, Rustic White  |  This story is in collaboration with Steve McKenzies.  Designers, Creatives, and Small Business Owners I adore.

As Pictured:  Royal Crown Derby Place Settings & Vases, Steve McKenzies  |  R. Wood Dipping Bowls, Steve McKenzies  |  Le Jacquard Napkins & Tea Towels, Steve McKenzies  |  Salad Bowl, Steve McKenzies  |  Pillow, Steve McKenzies  |  Pasta Bowl, Juliska c/o  |  Marble & Wood Cheese Board, Williams Sonoma  |  Rose Gold Silverware, West Elm (sold out, similar HERE)  |  Wine Glasses, Pottery Barn c/o  |  Tortoise Shell Glasses, Waiting On Martha

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3 Easy No Cook Citrus Recipes

January 19, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Food

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Crisp, refreshing, and always vibrant, citrus is one of the healthiest and easiest foods to cook with.  Especially this time of year as it brightens up those last grey, winter days and provides a much needed preview of the first signs of spring.  So whether it be for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner I promise these quick, easy no-cook citrus recipes will quickly become some of your new favorites.  Truly, MKR

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Citrus & Pomegranate Salad
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Ingredients
  1. 4 Mandarin Oranges
  2. 2 Oranges
  3. 2 Grapefruit
  4. 2 Blood Oranges
  5. 1/4 cup pomegranate seed
Instructions
  1. Slice citrus and lay each slice on cutting board.
  2. Cut edges off each slice with a sharp knife. To get the sharpest cuts slice edges in a slanted, diagonal direction.
  3. Lay and stack fruit on a serving platter, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
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Blood Orange & Strawberry Juice
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Ingredients
  1. 4-6 oranges
  2. 1 pint strawberries
Instructions
  1. Juice fruit and mix to combine.
  2. Serve slightly chilled.
Notes
  1. *To take it to a bubbly place simply top with your favorite champagne or porsecco.
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Mandarin Citrus Dressing
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Ingredients
  1. 4 tbsp olive oil
  2. 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  3. 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  4. 1/4 cup mandarin orange juice
  5. 1/2 tsp salt
  6. 1/2 tsp pepper
  7. 1 pinch of sugar
  8. 1 pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Gifts For The Chef + A Giveaway

November 17, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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This holiday season I’ve teamed up with one of my favorites, La Crema, (you may remember my Virtual Vintner dinner party and adventures of harvest) and five other amazing bloggers to help you gift the ones you hold dear.  We’re not only sharing our best and brightest gift ideas, but also giving away SIX (yes SIX) $350 Visa Gift Cards to help you spread the love.

This year for a lot of my personal gift giving I’m sharing my passion of food.  So it was only natural my gift guide be one for the Chef, filled with olive oils, the pepper mill I’ve been pinning after, Le Creuset because obviously you need Le Creuset, vintage bread boards, and wine.  Lots and lots of wine.  And while I enjoy La Crema all year round (wine club anyone?) they’ve made gifting truly easy this season by putting together sets for every wine lover on your list.  One of my favorites is the Perfect Pairing Set which includes the Perfect Pairings book by Ryland, Peters and Small and the Monterey Pinot Noir (always a classic).  Some of my other favorites; the Case of Mondays Varietal Pack (which I would love to have received today), and the Shell Ridge Pinot and Nine Barrel.  Two La Crema wines that were new to me but I had the pleasure of enjoying while I was in Sonoma.  The Nine Barrel is particularly special (and great for gifting) because each year the winemaking team selects nine truly exceptional barrels of Russian River wines to create a blend without equal.  And like all good things, when it’s gone it’s gone, there’s no replicating a specific year or barrel. 

And because everyone loves a little Pinterest we’ll be sharing some of our favorite gift guide picks as well as some great homemade ideas on La Crema’s Holiday Gift Guide Board.  Now who want to win those $350 Visa Gift Card?  Good luck Loves!  Truly, MKR 

…AS PICTURED…Gold Serving Platter, Waiting On Martha  ||  Russian River Pinot Noir Rose, La Crema  ||  Perfect Pairings Wine Gift Set, La Crema  ||  Shell Ridge Pinot Noir, La Crema  ||    Nine Barrel Chardonnay, La Crema  ||  Peuget Pepper Mill, Williams Sonoma  ||  Herbs de Provence Sea Salt, Williams Sonoma  ||  Vintage Bread Boards, One Kings Lane  ||  Utensil Set, Le Creuset  ||  Rest In Grease Spoon, Waiting On Martha  ||  Oliver Cruet Oil Set, Williams Sonoma  ||  Cook’s One Line A Day Book, Waiting On Martha  ||  Recipe Box, Waiting On Martha  ||  Vintage Shopping Basket, One Kings Lane 

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*See all the other amazing bloggers and what their gifting this holiday season…Gifts for the Guy  ||  Gifts for Entertaining  ||  Gifts for the Bakers  ||  Gifts for the Hostesses  ||  Gifts for Women  ||  La Crema Gift Guide and Wine Picks

**This story is in collaboration with La Crema, a brand a love and adore (and a wine I enjoy all the time)!  All entries will be verified- entrants must be 21+ and residents of the United States.  

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