Monthly Archives: June 2017

Meatloaf on Monday…and a couple of other recipes 2 comments

June 5, 2017, posted by Gina – We’re taking a little break this week from our regular manners and moods posts to share a few simple recipes. This meatloaf is one of Mr. GDFC’s favorite meals. If you are rolling your eyes over meatloaf, you might want to give this recipe a chance; I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Chicken Salad…as pretty as a centerpiece. This is the same chicken salad recipe that we posted HERE but this presentation is quite different. We took our favorite chicken salad recipe and tripled it for a large crowd. We topped it with a bit of fresh parsley and radish rosettes to give it a little color. Serve alongside crackers or fresh French bread.


Well, if these aren’t just the prettiest thing! We found this recipe for Buttered Rosemary Rolls in The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drummond. We followed her infamous step by step instructions in the link above and were mighty proud of these when they popped out of the oven. It kind of makes you look like a real chef. Thanks, REE!

 

 

Flowers for a Graduation 1 comment

June 1, 2017 posted by Gina – I recently did flowers for graduation events at a local high school. This was a two-day celebration and many flower arrangements were needed. We incorporated the school colors into the designs. Let’s take a look at what the arrangements looked liked.

We arranged 8 of these smaller rose bowls filled with roses, bells of Ireland, billy balls, buplurem and solidago. They were used on large round tables.

This was the largest arrangement that was about 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall. It was used in the sanctuary of the church as well as in front of the podium at the actual graduation ceremony. White and yellow roses, bells of Ireland, snapdragons, stock, buplurum, solidago, billy balls and greenery filled the copper container.

This arrangement was made for a center hall table. White and yellow roses, bells of Ireland, snapdragons, stock, buplurum, solidago and greenery filled the copper container.


These small, round arrangements were made for cocktail tables and ended up being my favorite of all the grouping. White roses, solidago and bupleurum were used.


These two tall arrangements were made up for a couple of beverage tables.


Everything waiting and ready to go…