EASTER DINING TABLE, and MRS. BETSY'S CUSTARD PIE

 Good Morning Loves.....



the Hyacinth is in bloom so surely
Spring must have arrived.
I have a few spring delights for you today

I still have a collection of Bath and Body Works candles
but I have not been to the store in quite some time.
Their candles are rather pricey these days so instead,
I have been quite happy with the candles from Walmart!

I love the designs, the scents and the price!



Welcome back to Estelle's...



A pretty spring garland graces the mantel.....



I added just a few spring touches to the bar cart



Time to bring out the vintage green cocktail glasses



I miss going home for Easter...so many years, so many egg hunts when the children
were dressed in their Easter finest and dinner with Mother and Daddy....



I am in love with this table runner....



This darling little thrifted find of Fitz and Floyd is new this year!
These were marked down at a marvelous price and
I simply could not resist adding them to my collection



I wish I could remember how long I have had this garden rabbit..
he comes out during Spring and sports a festive bow each year...

I purchased this set of Churchill dinnerware from QVC
years ago and love using it every Easter

A darling little salt and pepper shaker came with 
the rabbit pitcher....a lovely set from Valerie Par Hill

And, as is a must have each season is
the glass bunny candy dish filled with Jelly Beans

Mother always had her formal dining table
decorated with collectibles during Easter...
I always loved seeing what she enjoyed putting on display

Last year's egg plate....I thought it was darling...and delicious too

Our darling little Lucy...so curious about everything

Now if you are in need for a perfect ending to your Easter dinner'
then Jay's Custard Pie recipe was a real hit with our family.....

THE JOHNNY CASH PINEAPPLE PIE

THIS...my darlings,
is a SOUTHERN CLASSIC!
This pie comes with  HISTORY....
JOHNNY Cash told many about a Pineapple Pie
his mother made which was his all time favorite!
It's made with CRUSHED pineapple, sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla!
The South loves tradition like sweet tea and chicken and dumplings...
And of course, Mom's cooking....but, I added a delicious
surprise when making this southern classic..... 



After 50 minutes., the pie had a lovely golden color and the filling
was set perfectly...a delightful taste of summer if you ask me.....

How pretty is this pie?

You can also serve this warm or cold with
sweetened whipped cream......

This is my surprise addition.....
rather than using crushed pineapple, I chose to substitute..
this delightful Pineapple fruit filling......

It came out perfectly...five star rating by the boys......

Thank you Johnny Cash for sharing your Mom's best Pineapple Pie recipe..

and for all the good memories we have of your songs.....

Johnny Cash Pineapple Pie

1 unbaked pie shell
1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 T. flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 t. vanilla
pinch of salt

Min melted butter and sugar until well blended.
Add the 2 eggs to the butter/sugar mixture and blend well.
Stir in the flour and crushed pineapple with juice.
Add vanilla.
Pour filling to unbaked pie shell.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
Allow to cool before cutting!

APRICOT FRIED PIES AND A FEW FALL TOUCHES IN THE KITCHEN

Good Morning loves....
I know you are all watching closely as summer turns into the autumn season....
we have had some cooler rainy days and the leaves are beginning to fall....
September has seemed to pass so quickly...I am enjoying each and every minute.....
Today, we are in the kitchen doing some fall baking and changing up decor
to complete the fall decorating....

I did not fuss over the space by the kitchen window....
just put together a few pieces I love looking at.....

I love my Mother's vintage bean pot so very much....
I can remember this from being a very young child...isn't it marvelous
to own pieces from family.....

I love old things....they have a story and history to share.....

I have enjoyed this little pitcher for many years..
glad I snapped a picture before darling little Lucy knocked it over and broke it.....Now..
let's talk about some delicious fried pies.....shall we?

APRICOT FRIED PIES
1 package of dried apricots
2 cups water
1 T. Lemon Juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 t. cinnamon
2 T. butter
1 T. peach jam
1 tube of buttermilk grand biscuits

Place dried apricots in small saucepan. Add 2 cups water and gently boil
until the apricots are very tender and a consistency of jam.
Add the lemon juice and sugar , and cinnamon......and continue to simmer.
Then mash the apricots to your desired consistency.
Add the butter and the jam and combine gently.

Roll each biscuit into a 5 or 6 inch round.
Place 2 T. of apricot mixture in the center of each biscuit.
Fold over and crimp the edges tightly.
Place in freezer for 15 minutes.
Then fry the biscuits in vegetable oil until lightly golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Truth be told...these were scrumptious!
I was never sold on using canned biscuits for making fried pies,
as I preferred my homemade pie crust dough....
however....it works beautifully and tastes delicious!
Fried Pies and Fall go together like peas and carrots!
Thank y'all for visiting today!

 

CLOSING OUT JULY 2022...SUMMER GARDEN AND RECIPES THAT WERE FAVORITES

Good Morning Loves.....
I don't know about you,
but I am ready to put summer, in the review mirror! 
The heat has been pretty brutal and some of our
plants have just struggled every day despite
watering them twice a day!
But, I wanted to capture those that continue
to thrive and add beauty to our home!!!!!

I have planted Four O' Clocks in most all of our homes.
They are just lovely and delicate in their appearance!

They come in a variety of colors
and bloom in the evening, between 4 and 8 PM.

If you are looking for a lovely ornamental plant,
then try planting Four O' Clocks in your garden!

Now, let's talk Zinnias!!!
This has been the first time I have planted Zinnias
and they have brought us tremendous joy
this summer!
I started these from seeds and they have thrived all season!!

The color variety is just stunning!
These have proven themselves to be a real winner in the garden!

And lo and behold, after six years,
my Trumpet Vine finally decided to bloom!
Never give up  is my motto!

And lastly, we have a pumpkin vine growing ladies and gents!
What a surprise to us.....
obviously this started from a seed left in the ground,,
from a pumpkin we had sitting here last fall.....now that's exciting!!!

FOOD FARE

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These are delicious!
They are light, fluffy and have just a touch lemon!
These are featured at The Four Seasons and if you would like to try
making them, I have provided you the recipe link below!

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES

Peach Hand Pies

It's always been my thought, that you must make a peach dessert
during summer.
Normally, it's peach cobbler, but this year, it was the HAND PIES!
Recipe is linked below!
FRIED PEACH PIES

Okay, when was the last time you enjoyed a Hot Fudge Sundae?
You will want to save this recipe....
it's simply delicious!!!!!

I have a fun summer brunch coming up
and then, I am turning my thoughts to the fall season.....
it's time to dream, bake and decorate for the best season of the year!
I hope you're as excited as I am!
My hope is that when you visit Estelle's, you come away
with a recipe you would like to try, some décor that inspires you
and that you have a smile on your face and a pep in your step!!
Sending love to each of you....you're just amazing!