Kate Howard at Home

Thursday, July 19, 2012

" Come for a visit & stay awhile "



come on in

A friend's Door is Always Open.....so come on in

"Welcome"

A Few Porches I would love to sit on....with you

Don't you just love the aged patina on the furniture, the cool, breezy  fabrics, the bold colors, the whites, the mix of patterns and of course the flowers. Lets just sit and have a glass of " Sweet Tea" .....you can be a Southerner for a Day.


peaceful


a porch in summer

white delight
fun



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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Watermelon

Watermelon: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. 

Watermelon Summer's Sweet Friend

You will not believe all the Fabulous Food

 you can " Cook Up " with

Watermelon

 Drinks,Granita,Salads,pickles....and lots more

so lets take a trip to the " Watermelon Patch "

Don't forget... click on any picture to get the yummy recipes

Appetizers...... 

caprese fruit skewersWatermelon & Avocado SkewersWatermelon and Feta Salad... What a delicious savory and sweet combination!Summer On A Spoon~Wondering what to do with watermelon, goat cheese and herbs? Make a layered Watermelon Salad with herbs straight from your garden.Watermelon Caprese SkewersA simple and savory watermelon salad, perfect for brunch or a light lunch.Watermelon & goat cheese with mint leaveswatermelon, ricotta salata & mint salad


Drinks....Drinks....Drinks...& more Drinks


Watermelon-infused vodka and tonic make a refreshing summer beverageCool refreshing summertime drink- Watermelon Lemonade!A tantalizing watermelon cooler to beat the heatWatermelon Martini-The Ultimate Watermelon MargheritasWatermelon GInger Cooler...Watermelon Agua FrescaWatermelon Lavender Smoothie. A cool and refreshing smoothie twist.The Watermelon Cooler - the ultimate in summertime refreshment.Watermelon Mojitos - watermelon, mint, lime juice, and rum…it’s cocktail perfection.Cherry, Lime, & Watermelon White Sangriarefreshing watermelon lime smoothie


Soups.....Soups....Soups cold and summery


Watermelon and Tomato GazpachoA quick and easy Watermelon Gazpacho for those last hot days of summer.
A chilled vegan soup for a hot summer night. Spicy watermelon gazpacho.

Granita.....Granita slushy and oh so cool


Dragon fruit-Watermelon SorbetRefreshing Watermelon Granita
Rosewater, mint and lemon take this refreshing treat to the next levelWatermelon-Basil Sorbet with Fleur de Sel at The Hazel Bloom. Basil ups the refreshing factor; Fleur de sel sends the flavors over the top.


Salads...Salads...Salads


Watermelon, Fig & Goat Cheese SaladFeta, Basil and Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Reduction.
Watermelon Panzanella Salad.Watermelon Salad with Grapefruit-Mint VinaigretteWatermelon with Mexican Cotija Cheese and Mint - an irresistible combination!Rum soaked juicy discs of watermelon with goat cheese, a fresh mint leaf, and tangerine flavored balsamic vinegar. Tasty.Fresh Watermalon Salad with Feta CheeseWatermelon salad with goats cheese, watercress, mint and vodkaSeared Scallop and Watermelon Salad with SPARKLING Mint Vinaigrette!Super Foods Salad with Watermelon Arugula, Blueberries, walnuts and Goat Cheese


Pops.....for the kiddies....or add the spike for the big kids


Watermelon Mojito Pops - boozy frozen watermelon infused with rum, mint, and lime juiceFresh watermelon popsicle made with cream and vanilla to make a creamy frosty treat.Watermelon Ice PopsWatermelon Mint Julep Popsicle.Fresh watermelon PopWatermelon Blueberry PopsicleMini Watermelon Jello Shots


Pickles.....not wasting a thing...using the rind...for Pickles


Green tomato and watermelon pickles -a taste of summer in the late winter, and a great way to use under-ripe produce.Watermelon season is coming, so be sure to save the rinds to make preserves!
Capture summer in a jar with this unique watermelon jamHow to pickle watermelon rind.
Watermelon Rind Pickles


The Big finish 'Watermelon Desserts" & I don't mean just a sliced of melon


Sweet watermelon cupcakesCool Watermelon Custard

Watermelon Sorbetto~ Cool flavor of watermelon in a sorbetto. Just the right ratio of juice to cream yields a lovely texture.Strawberry and Watermelon (yes! watermelon) cake with rose scented cream. The combination works and is delicious!

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