Red & White Dinner With Friends

It was time to gather all our friends and have a summer dinner.  I had visions of a Utah desert inspired table, but when I opened the drawer and saw the quilted place mats, I quickly changed gears.

Placemats - Home Goods

Rattan Chargers - Linens & More

Red Plates - Home Goods

Johnson Bros White plates

Gingham napkins- Pier One

White striped glasses - Old Time Pottery

Flatware- Onieda Sheraton

Crochet runner - Queen of Hearts

I just love the cheerfulness that red and white brings to a table!  

Daisy Mae wanted to make sure the olive oil on the table was up to her standards. 

Annabells from my garden.  They will keep for years before they fade.  Wooden trough from Round Top.  

Summer Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce & Grilled Chicken (recipe below)

Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Fig Basalmic Dressing

Homemade Focaccia with Herb Infused Olive Oil

Lemon Ice Box Pie with Blueberries and Whipped Cream

Pasta Recipe

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/angel-hair-pasta-with-fresh-tomato-sauce-235263

This is one of the BEST summer recipes for ripe tomatoes ever!  I add fresh mozzarella or grilled Chicken strips, or both. It is very important to use only Angel Hair pasta.