Entertaining this 2020 Holiday Season
To say that the holidays will be different this year might be an understatement. While we may be navigating through smaller and more intimate gatherings this holiday season, we can still enjoy the nostalgic pleasures that tradition often brings.
We wanted to share new French linens we've added to our shop, beautiful olive wood serving utensils, and our favorite entertaining utensils and a few recipes that will be sure to wow even the skeptical mother-in-law.
A recipe for you…
Meet the star of this holiday season: Brie
Savory? Sweet? Whatever you want, baked brie can deliver. I’ve made both of these recipes for friends and family, and it has been the star of the show every time. Quick prep and bake time, this delicious combo of flavors is an easy way to keep your guests happy. Great with wine as an appetizer or an afternoon snack to hold you over till Thanksgiving dinner, this gooey cheese will appease the most picky eater.
Savory Baked Brie
1 Wheel of nice brie, I use a wedge of Supreme Brie from Trader Joes
2 Tbs nice olive oil (it really makes a difference, I promise)
2 Cloves of garlic
Fresh cracked black pepper
Fresh rosemary
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F
Place brie in oven safe dish, cover with olive oil, minced (or using a press) garlic, pepper, and a few sprigs of rosemary. Red pepper flakes optional if you want a bit of spice.
Place in oven for 12 minutes, let rest for 5
Serve with your favorite meats, crackers, bread, or pretzels.
Sweet Baked Brie
1 Wheel of nice brie, I use a wedge of Supreme Brie from Trader Joes
1 Apple
1/3 cup Pecans (you can use your nut of choice, I love the praline pecans from… you guessed it, Trader Joes)
4 Tbs Honey
2 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F
Chop apple and pecans finely. Place apple and pecans in a bowl, mix in honey and cinnamon until all four ingredients are well combined.
Place Brie in an oven safe dish, top with apple and pecan mixture.
Bake for 12 minutes, let rest 5
Serve with apples, crackers, pretzels, or bread
This season, and year round, we are loving the beauty of exotic olive wood for the kitchen and home. Our favorites are the olive wood modern salad serving set, the olive wood rectangular tapas dish. Durable, chic, exotic and organic - these pieces are great gifts!
OLIVE WOOD PIECES:
-Olive Wood Modern Salad Serving Set
Add Italian modern chic to your table with these beautiful handcrafted set of salad servers.
This olive wood serving set that included a fork and paddle is perfect to toss salad or serve any amazing homemade recipe.
This perfect Olive wood square dish made by artisans will be used all over your home.
Perfect to serve nuts or olives, it can also be used as a soap dish or as a place to toss your rings or change.
-Olive Wood Small Vase or Utensil Holder
Display beautifully all your olive wood spoons in your kitchen with this beautiful hand crafted utensil holder, it is also perfect to use as an elegant vase for your dry flowers.
Beautiful Italian that looks nice on the table and being passed around the table.
-Olive Wood Rectangular Tapas Dish 14"
Originally designed as a spoon rest, it can perfectly be used to serve olives or nuts, and can also be used as a Charcuterie or cheese slices dish
Beautifully handcrafted, this large spoon made with the finest olive wood will be perfect to cook or serve.
The classic dough bowl is hand-carved from solid Spanish oak and makes a rustic statement.
NEW FRENCH LINENS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON…..
Having a beautiful cloth runner and napkins on your table can tie your holiday gathering together.
Bring the romance of Southern France to your home with our richly colored, hand-printed cotton linens.
-Jardin Napkins Red & Grey, Set of 6
The bright watercolors in these table linens, runner and tea towels are ideal year round for family dining, a picnic or the breakfast nook.
These beautiful placemats elevate your table with wintery watercolors and soft cotton.
This charming pattern reveals enchanting reindeer and playful children sledding through snow will give your table a jovial look for the winter season.
The Pomegranate Collection invigorates a neutral room or a chilly evening’s candlelit supper. Jewel tones of ruby red and citrine yellow highlight these linens.