Brunch Today

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I am hosting a brunch today in my lanai and thought I would share what I will be serving. First up is the Blood Mary - I love a great Bloody Mary.

Chinoiserie Squash

Kabocha Squash

 

I bought a couple of these darling squash yesterday at Publix for Halloween decorating for my kitchen and then to use in a new recipe. When I got home and Googled them, I discovered that it is a Japanese squash. 

The squat, green kabocha—the Japanese word for squash—has a nutty, earthy flavor with just a touch of sweetness. This Japanese squash has a squatty shape, green rind, and orange flesh. The dense flesh and sweet flavor makes it well-suited for mashing and using in baked goods. It is also commonly used in soups, and is primarily grown and eaten in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, and the United States.

More Progress

Palm Chandelier in the Vestibule 

A long but successful day yesterday with my handyman getting lots of items off the punch list. A former designer and builder of high end wooden boats, he is very sophisticated and well traveled and we hit it off absolutely great. Above is the Pottery Barn Kids Palm Chandelier in the vestibule - I love the palm shadow it throws on the ceiling. Sorry, these photos were taken quite late so the lighting isn't great.

Rafffiana Pendant in the laundry room

The raffia pendant is so fun. Check out the rattan knobs below.

Rattan knobs

I loved the gardening comments yesterday - thank you so much. So many ideas for me to check out. I love gardening as much as decorating and can't wait to get started outside.

My gardener will be here Friday for cleanup and mulching.

My daughter and I were texting last night and she was raving about the Impossible burger - available frozen at Costco and in the refrigerator case at Trader Joe's where they live in NOVA. They made them last night on brioche buns with cheese, fresh basil, avocado, sweet onions, and organic mayo from Trader Joe's. If it wasn't $5 Sushi Day at Publix, I would be having that for dinner tonight. Maybe tomorrow. Sounds delicious. Have you tried one? I know they offer them at Burger King as well.