Saturday at the Table
Good Saturday morning at the table! Thank you for joining me. It’s always a favorite moment to invite you to have your feet under my table…share recipes, projects, gardening, seasonal thoughts and inspiration. If you are here…that means we have a bit of shared interests and connection…and for that I am truly thankful. So…here we go!
Let’s begin with Saturday gardening talk at the table…
Are you a zinnia lover? Our sweet zinnias are winding down the season. They are trumpeting the last of their glorious blooms on some plants, while others have left for the season, laid down their crowns and begun to wither. Lifespan, isn’t it? Seasons that change that often we aren’t quite ready for. I get it. I’m always thrilled in the spring when they begin and sad when they make the decision to end their beauty. There are still loads of bees and a few hummingbirds gleaning from the nectar from those remaining.
There are many spent zinnia blooms to harvest for planting next year. If you need inspiration on how to harvest seeds OR how to plant them…just click on those links to learn more. Simply a joy each year to have them in my landscape.
Do you still have hummingbirds at your feeder? They are definitely winding down the season here. I’m making only half the quantity of hummingbird nectar each time I refill and clean the feeder.
I always have difficulty pulling out summer flowers in pots to transition to fall. Do you have that problem?
I never want to remove spring plants to replace with summer ones, either.
Laura, at Garden Answer is ALWAYS my inspiration to switch out plants for the seasons…she’s been a favorite to follow for years. If you have followed me long, you saw where I traveled to Andrew Seed Co., her family’s business. Even if you aren’t a gardener…she’s an amazing one to follow.
Do you change out your menus with the change of seasons?
That’s happening here already.
This week I shared a new version of a fall chicken salad…reminiscent of a Waldorf chicken salad. If you missed it, here you go!
I realize that some of you aren’t pumpkin spice fans…but, a new coffee shop in town produced the BEST pumpkin spice latte this weekend. Evergreens Coffee and Plant shop here added a cream cheese whip to the top. Oh, my! I need to recreate it. If you are local, it’s pretty amazing.
On my menu plan this week are a few requests:
With zucchini still available from farm stands, it just seemed natural to add it to the menu. Although I don’t think I’ll be canning more this season, one of my favorite posts lately has been the pineapple zucchini. Who knew it would be so popular, right? Another great use for zucchini before it disappears for the season. Just click on the links that take you straight to any of those recipes.
What are you cooking for dinner this week? I’d love to know in the comments.
What are your plans this weekend?
A visit to Franklin, TN never disappoints. We spent the day there yesterday at my favorite shops. Loved these pots from the Iron Gate.
Let’s talk about this table…
A new line of dipped tapers and then different types of candle holders took my breath away. Lovely.
Today we are headed off to enjoy our annual BBQ on the River festival. An average of 30K will join us along the banks of the river to enjoy incredible BBQ, amazing sides and desserts, great music, catching up with friends, and shopping with the local vendors scattered among the streets and lawn. It’s simply the BEST.
I had the joy of taking my college roommate on Thursday for the first stroll and first bite of this year’s festival.
If you are close today, it’s worth joining us. The party won’t end until about 11 this evening.
What makes this the BEST? It’s a charity fundraising event that will raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for so many groups and needs in our community.
The smell in the air and atmosphere is like NONE OTHER. I shared about it here if you want to read more.
More Saturday table talk inspiration gathered this week…
- Loved this fall home tour.
- Always love watching the saving of My Welsh castle on Instagram.
- Do you need a pumpkin tiramisu recipe?
- Can’t wait to try this autumn cake from my friend, Elizabeth…
Have a wonderful weekend, friends! Thanks again, for joining me here for a bit of Saturday table talk. I’d love to know what’s happening with you in the comments.
Happy Saturday,
6 Comments
Vickie Ramey
Love your menu plan. Can’t believe the hummingbirds are still with you. Enjoy the fall! It’s still in upper 90’s here!
Leslie J Watkins
Oh, it’s still high 80’s and low 90’s here, too. Ready for cooler weather for sure! Wish you were here to enjoy that menu plan. Love you!
Linda Johnston
A quiet and enjoyable weekend. Our BBQ was at church before a presentation on the Shroud of Turin. Lots of sports to watch and going down to our son’s and family’s home for the youngest’s 5th birthday. All our kids were therer minus the one who lives in NYC. We are still eating lots of tomato dishes!
Leslie J Watkins
How wonderful to have kids closer to spend time with…and any meal shared at church wins in my book! I just roasted more tomatoes for sauce yesterday. I think next year I may have to can it we love it so much!
Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns
Good afternoon Leslie,
I just saw a hummingbird this morning! I think they will be here for a few more weeks until it gets a little colder.
My zinnias did terribel this year, honestly they were not in a good place so I will have to try again next year.
Thank you for sharing my cake! I hope that you enjoy it.
HAppy Fall my friend.
xox
Leslie J Watkins
The hummingbirds are definitely few and far between…just wondering if a new crew is traveling south and making a stop along the way. We were out of town when the zinnias needed webbing added for support so they are beginning to lay down. Can’t wait to try that cake, friend!