I will be doing a TRIPLE post this week! Tablescape Thursday, Foodie Friday and Summer Salad Saturday. (I will be doing them in that order, too).
First up, Tablescape Thursday…hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.
This week I am doing a picnic tablescape… something simple. We don’t really have an “outdoor” space at our house and sometimes it is nice just to be outside. So, I prepared some picnic food and after hubby got home from flying, we headed to a nearby park for our “picnic dinner”. I’ve never actually had a picnic dinner… it is always a lunch event for me. Nevertheless, the Texas temperatures were down, the breeze was blowing and the park was nearly empty: perfect for a picnic.
I have a hard time escaping the color red when I think of a picnic…that is just a staple color for a picnic. But instead of blue (which I was tempted to do with the upcoming 4th of July holiday), I chose to pair it with green. And I’m glad I did. I think it really complimented the greenery of the surrounding park as well as all of the summer fruit that I brought along. And I had fun making red and green food, too. 
For the place settings, I used very simple, practical plastic plates and bowls…Light and easy to carry along in the picnic basket. I also brought along some white and green waffle napkins.
I brought my old antique picnic basket and a bunch of fresh flowers from the house.
For the centerpiece, I used a mini Red Radio Flyer wagon to hold tortilla chips.
I had two different type of dips: a Watermelon Salsa and a Guacamole.
(Watermelon Salsa Recipe for Foodie Friday)
We had Fruit Kabobs… red and green, of course. It included cherries, watermelon, strawberries, green grapes and kiwi.
Next, I brought a jug of sweet tea.
Y’all might remember this DIY sun tea jar from a previous post.
Click here to view the DIY Sun Tea Jar post.
We filled up our red tumblers with ice cold sweet tea…
And added a sprig of fresh mint.
And we had some freshly cut watermelon in a stand (to keep the flies away).
I made some “Green Salad” as my family has always called it.
It is also known as Watergate Salad. (Recipe for Summer Salad Saturday)
And picnic sandwiches with turkey, avocado, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cheese and honey mustard on pumpernickel bread.
(In case you were dying to know ).
And that is my Simple Summer tablescape. The most simple pleasures in life really are free… a breeze blowing the leaves of a nice shady tree next to the creek… all is quiet except for the birds and rustling branches. It was truly a perfect evening for a picnic. 
And now for Foodie Friday!
Watermelon Salsa!
This is a very easy salsa to make… and it has absolutely NO tomatoes. Instead, the tomatoes are replaced with watermelon. I know; it sounds wierd… but it is really good!
Cut up 3 cups of watermelon cubes.
Cut up cucumbers, sweet onions, cilantro and jalepenos.
Mix together and add 6 tablespoons of this mixture to the watermelon.
Squeeze out 2 tbsp of lime juice from a fresh lime. Mix in with the rest of the ingredients.
Blend well… and there you have it! Easy peasy Watermelon Salsa!
Serve with tortilla chips… or put on top of freshly grilled chicken or fish. Yummy!
And now Summer Salad Saturday!
Watergate Salad aka “Green Salad”
What you will need:
1 pkg. Jell-o Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding Mix
1 can Crushed Pineapple, in juice, undrained
1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
1 1/2 cups of thawed Cool Whip
Add whipped topping and stir.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.This will be a hit! So easy to make!We have always used this recipe in our family, calling it “Green Salad”…However, I recently saw the same recipe on a Jet-Puffed Marshmallow bag being called “Watergate Salad”.
Call it what you want, it is delicious!
I hope you enjoyed my triple post…And don’t forget to check out the other participants at Tablescape Thursday, Foodie Friday and Summer Salad Saturday!
Also, another reminder that The Great American Town Tour Party will be here on July 1st!
I can’t wait to see everyone representing their slice of America!! And I certainly can’t wait for a blogland vacation as we visit towns all over the United States and beyond! Grab the button on the side panel… tell your blog friends! This is going to be a hoot!
Hello!…
An interesting discussion is worth comment. I think that you should write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but generally people are not enough to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers…
Hey……
I’ve recently started a blog, the info you offer on this website has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work. “The murals in restaurants are on par with the food in museums.” by Peter De Vries….
Arigatou…
Hello! I just would like to give a huge thumbs up for the great info you have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon….
Check this out……
[...] usually posts certain fascinating stuff similar to this. When you are new to this blog [...]…
hello…
you have a great blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?…
Hmm…..
Good write-up, I’m normal visitor of one’s site, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a lengthy time. “He who seizes the right moment is the right man.” by Johann von Goethe….
2011…
Hello there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it is really informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I’ll appreciate if you continue this in the future. A lot of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!…
malwarebytes download…
[...] Every once in a while we choose blogs that we read. Listed below are the latest sites that we choose malwarebytes download [...]……
of them, so find a way of…
restricting portion sizes by decanting it into small tubs for people to eat.buying seasonal vegetables and fruit is a way of varying what you eat and encouraging you to try new things. they’re also cheaper when they’re in season so if…
determine whether or not you’ll cut that…
extra half a second off your start at the strip.so many people bikers focus on adding more power to their bike, that they forget the handling. you can have all the power in the world, but if your bike can’t transfer…
on meat side and then 3-5 minutes…
on shell side, watching for opacity to go away and color to turn white. do not over cook.6. baste occasionally with â¼ cup of marinade while cooking7. while lobster is cooking, bring remaining marinade to a boil and reduce by half.8….
Nice Focus….
I really like the direction you’ve decided to take this blog….
need not to print these coupons and…
their mobile could be scanned and the discount will be given to them.however, one can go to the various coupon websites where they can find different printable coupons for use at local stores. all one has to do is to use…
unevenly. this could be an indication of…
being out of balance, worn shocks, or another issue.please drive safe and cautiously. happy driving! since i was a kid i loved the fresh, crisp taste of lobster. i am sure you do as well or you would not be here….
on a dish covered with butter. add…
in the bay leaves and the seasoning. cover the whole thing with butter and bake it in the oven for about 45 minutes. drain the whole dish on a sieve once it is done and place the meat on potting jars.these…
Hello…….
Hello, you used to write magnificent, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!”In politics stupidity is not a handicap.” by Napoleon Bonaparte….
Sources…
[...]here are some links to sites that we link to because we think they are worth visiting[...]…
Hi…..
I’ve recently started a site, the info you provide on this website has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work. “You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure, what you do not understand.” by Leonardo DaVinci….
Websites worth visiting…
I enjoyed reading your article, many thanks….
Thanks…
Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I …
while both models seem to be fairly…
even in all areas, led will slightly edge out the lcd models in longevity. thinking about buying a new monitor or laptop screen, but cannot decide upon a lcd vs led display? in this article, we will explain the differences in…
enclosure makers offer their products complete with…
both cooling and heating systems as standard, so all that an integrator has to do is set the temperature they wish the cooling to commence working and the heater the temperature they want it to commence heating and then secure the…
from oven, scoop egg from shell. season…
if desired.this is a great starter recipe. from here, you can add anything you can think of: herbs and even unsweetened salted salsa.slow and easy chickeningredients 3 lbs chicken with bone or 2 lbs boneless chicken 1 can cream of mushroom…
Hey!…
Spot on with this write-up, I truly think this website needs much more consideration. Ifll probably be again to read much more, thanks for that info….
to grow are the nutrients which prebiotics…
provide. these are not the same as probiotics – prebiotics are substances found in certain foods we eat that when they reach the colon will feed and support the good bacteria there. the answer to this question is not set in…
a lot of judder, because there is…
just so much image information being shifted around the screen, our eyes will pick up a lot of motion artefacts. so essentially, by doubling the number of frames, 100hz removes the majority of motion judder.so if 100hz gets rid of judder,…
Hi…
It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what youfre talking about! Thanks…
Websites you should visit…
I really liked your blog, appreciate the great information….
Bonjour…
You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!…
Superb webpage…
[...] The info discussed within the post are some of the most rewarding out there [...]…
Trackbacks…
[...] we came upon an outstanding site that you may possibly appreciate. Look it over if you’d like [...]…
Great website…
[...] we discovered a very nice site that you may possibly enjoy. Throw a glance if you expect [...]…
Extra Reading…
[...]we like to honor other sites on the web, even if they aren’t related to us, by linking to them. Below are some sites worth checking out[...]…
to be in touch with their clients…
all the time, all the while, so they need a case that is durable and elegant at the same time. few of the favorites in this category are c.e.o premier iphone 4s case and c.e.o flip vue case. the former one…
hosting plan offers unlimited domain hosting, unlimited…
hosting space, unlimited bandwidth transfer and unlimited email accounts among other useful features, especially to the web developer.the reseller web hosting plans are geared for resellers of websites, and start with the sky blue plan, which is the mo…
Awesome site…
[...] one of our readers fairly recently commended the following website [...]…
Blogs to read…
[...] Here is a nice blog you might find interesting that we suggest you [...]…
abetted…
I want to be that artificial person receiving air from Jack!…
ablated…
the vr4 version is. ive seen a few for $12,000+….
Click here……
[...] Along with a big butterfly pattern, with wide lace all over the lovely visual of the relaxed born [...]…
Thanks…
When I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Thanks!…
interests to hire a social security disability…
lawyer to protect your rights as well as to fight for them. an experienced attorney can assist in in many ways that you may not be able to help yourself in. the lawyer you hire can ensure that you apply for…
license be suspended? how much will you…
pay in fines? how much, in other words, will this dui cost you if you get the maximum charges? that is how you should look at legal fees. avoiding jail time is worth quite a lot.experience shows effectiveness what kind of…
Bonjour…
You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!…
lawyer.if you are stopped and asked to…
take a breathalyzer you may certainly feel comfortable in your ability to pass, by all means take the test to prove you’re under the legal limit of alcohol consumption. if, however, you feel that you may be close or slightly over,…
if you feel you are uncomfortably close…
to the blood alcohol level defined as driving while intoxicated.if you refuse a breathalyzer or other sobriety tests, it is important you remain silent. you are not obligated to provide law enforcement with more than basic personal information and to p…
Impressive writing style…
Interesting blog post. Uncover i will make a difference is that portable computer remembrance can be be obtained if your home pc cannot overcome what we do with the device. A person release pair of Random access memory pieces of wood made from 1GB each…
Thanks…
Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I …
abashes…
ugg sundance ii sandA detailed monogrammed logo can be found on every moncler jackets…
Thank you…
This really answered my problem, thank you!…