I do not like fish, we used to have filet of sole almost every Friday when I was a kid, and I would drown it in ketchup, and wash it down with milk!!! I was one happy camper when the RC Church did away with that rule..
But now during Lent, and today, no meat...
I decided to make Baked Clams, and Long Island Clam Chowder...Man, it was cold digging those clams out of the Peconic Bay this morning!!!...of course I am kidding..
I used canned clams, but during the summer, Mike enjoys fresh clams on the half shell that he has dug himself....that way he knows where they came from and how fresh they are...
I won't eat them raw, but like them if they are minced in Baked Clams, and chowder....
Long Island Clam Chowder...
I know they don't want to see my dinner table, but in case you do ...
Be sure to visit Susan at her beautiful blog, Between Naps on the Front Porch to see the other tables this week..
and scroll down to yesterday's post to see my Mardi Gras table, please. :)
The plates are called Olive Grove Collection... I got them in TJ Maxx, raised olives in purple on a green background..
The napkins with the olives I found at WSonoma, the same day..what luck..:)
The purple ceramic napkin rings are from Villeroy and Boch.., of course they were in clearance, my middle name, remember???...
The purple stem glasses I found in TJ Maxx 2 weeks ago...
I didn't have any fresh flowers, so I used green apples in a fluted bowl with some faux lemons tucked in..
♣♣♣♣...and don't forget you are all invited to a St. Patrick's Day Party here on the 17th!
Thanks for your visit..
See you for Foodie Friday...
Kathleen - where do I start..just saw Ina make clam chowder this afternoon and yours looks just as good if not better!!
ReplyDeleteDigging for clams would be new one for me!!
The olive dishes I saw at TJM and almost bought them, but they didn't have enough!! Just love them! The naokins, rings and glassware are all perfect!!
WFD on Meatless Ash Wed. and on the Fridays.... Cap'n Crunch!!!
The tablesetting is gorgeous! I loved the purples and greens and isn't it fun when you find the napkins/plates on the same day but in different stores. The goblets are beautiful as well and put all together it is fabulous :-)
ReplyDeleteClams are another thing I have never tasted. Not a lot of seafood growing up in MN.
Kathleen, I love the purples and the olive dishes and accessories. Very pretty...
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm very fond of clam chowder...
Cap'n Crunch on Fridays, that would definitely be a new twist on meatless Fridays.
Kathleen, love your tablescape, of course. You are amassing quite a few items in different shades of purple, I see.....
ReplyDeleteI thought Long Island clam chowder was red? Between the baked clams and the chowder I am salivating!
You've totally brought back memories of my childhood friend, who had to eat fish every friday and she would dread it all day starting with the walk to school!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're tablescape reminds me of tuscany. Beautiful!
Kathleen, love this whole post. The clams...I like them anyway but raw. And lucky you to have them fresh much of the year. The table...really pretty. You are so good!
ReplyDeleteOh I really love this color combination on your table. Really pretty!! Your food really looks good too. I didn't realize that you couldn't eat meat on Ash Wednesday. The things you learn blogging :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! The supper looks amazing! And I love those dishes!
ReplyDeleteThe green apples are exactly what I love for a centerpiece, and yours is perfect. I adore your dishes!!!!! And your delicious food is the crowing touch.
ReplyDeleteI will be coming to your St. Pat's party, 'an I will be wearing, cooking, and eatin' the green.
Hugs,
Gollum
Hi Kathleen...thanks for reminding me that somewhere in the garage I have a box filled with olive plates!! I was wondering how I was going to continue with tablescape thursdays....I love the napkins from WS....
ReplyDeleteKathleen, not only did you give us a lovely table to look at - but you added real food! I love those dishes and the glasses are just perfect!
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Shelia :)
I'm so glad I found you! My husband has been looking for those dishes and didn't know where to get them! It's a lovely setting!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous tablescape! All of your green and purple looks so pretty! What luck that you were able to match everyting so well!! Beautiful tablescape...Debbie
ReplyDeleteThe purple and olive color is fantastic. Beautiful tuscan looking tablescape!
ReplyDeleteI love the way your napkins go so beautifully with your dishes and I love fruit as a centerpiece, it's so organic. The food looks delish by the way.
ReplyDeletePretty placesettings! I will GLADLY eat those oysters on the half shell raw with spicy cocktail sauce... YUM!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, just pass your plate and I'll eat the seafood for you! DH will eat Manhattan clam chowder, not the New England.
ReplyDeleteThe tablesetting is gorgeous! You must have been excited finding the napkins and plates to coordinate. Perfect presentation!
Looking forward to your Irish celebration!
Yummy food, beautiful table and too funny with the balcony boys from SS.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, Candy
Hi Kathleen, I've entered your name in my giveaway!
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Those dishes are gorgeous and you could not have found a more perfect napkin. I love the Tuscan feel of the whole table.
ReplyDeleteComing in from post #17021 on Foodgawker...congratulations, Kathleen! I'm with you on the raw clams - but I know I'd love that clam chowder. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteLovely purple and green-themed tablesetting. I had to laugh when I saw the Muppets - LOL. I remember those guys from when my girls were little years ago.
Way to go Cootie Mama :-) I love clam chowder and I know yours would be awesome. I think your table is exta special too.
ReplyDeleteOh, your homemade clam chowder sounds sooo good! And I love your tablescape. The pretty napkins WERE a very lucky find...they are beautiful with the pretty plates you chose for today. And I love your fruit centerpiece too. The fresh green apples and yellow lemons add a fresh, zippy note to the table, an ideal finishing touch. :-)
ReplyDeleteHeading over here,i knew it would be spectacular.i was not let down.First of all those napkins stole my heart.They are gorgeous.All the lovely colors?So fresh and springy.And your meal,yummy--I'm with you,no raw please...Amm
ReplyDeletePurple is my absolute favorite. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeletePurple is my fave color since childhood, so this is one of my fave tables! I love the placemats, where did you find them? Please let me know, I gotta have them! I've been looking... :-)
ReplyDeleteAnswer me here:
http://whatnowtablescapes.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Carolyn
Oh my goodness your menu options sound yummy. I love me a good bowl of chowder! Your purple tablescape is just "grape", oh, I mean "Great!" LOL! I love your dishes. So pretty. All smiles in NC,
ReplyDeleteAlisa
I don't care much for fish either....at least not on a regular basis. But I do love clam chowder and yours looks just delicious! And I'm loving the purple in your tablescape...great job.
ReplyDeleteElaine :)
Oh, geez, I love those olive plates. And your chowder looks fantastic. I love clams prepared any way.
ReplyDeleteThe tablescape is yummy -- almost as much as the food pix you show!
ReplyDeleteScribbler
Great pic, Miss Clearance! So Sale is your last name? You did great, congrats on FG! Excellent post, that chowder looks outstanding! You get an A++ for your tables! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteRunning late this week visiting blogs....again...wonderful table and yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great Tablescape Thursday
Susan
Hi,Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog and wishing me a happy anniversary. I forgot to mention I love the little shamrocks on the sides of you blog, but then, of course I would.
ReplyDeleteYour seafood looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe clam chowder looked yummy! Great Mardi Gras tablescape. I really liked the purples, and those olive napkins! Very Nice!
ReplyDeleteYour olive dishes are so pretty. They set a nice table don't they?
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Kathleen, Everything looks wonderful,but it is your soup that I want. It looks so creamy and delicious. Love that close up photo.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I just love the olive plates...I would have bought those for sure! Any thing with olives or grapes is mine!
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