Monday, July 21, 2014

Just Peachy~
















The lilies are blooming their little heads off..
Someone wrote in one of our local papers that the Daylily ..well the common Ditchlily actually..should be our little town's official flower..the roads are lined with them at this time of year..not to mention our driveway...and some of our dishes..:)
I have lost the driveway battle so now I hope they just keep multiplying..
I prefer REAL daylilies:)As in the first photo..
To me they are like Irises..each so different and delightful.
My favorite still..Maggie..and she's again back in town.♥
The yellows and peaches are also appearing in corners of the gardens..
and I seem to be gravitating towards peachy colors in food..
The grilled shrimp are a staple here..thanks to Bobby Flay..
and the brined pork with a gorgeous blueberry peach salsa..well that's from the queen of colorful healthy dishes..Sam..@ My Carolina Kitchen.
I can make that salsa in my sleep I think after only having made it once..
It's pretty to put together and I could eat it by the spoonful.
C'est si bon!
That darling little 3 year old is my daughters friend Amy's youngest one..
I could not stop snapping their photos..
In the last photo..a seagull landed in the pool:)


I bought a book at Winner's (TJ)..it said watercolor..I felt the paper..not watercolor at all..in fact I found it a bit glacé..But the cover was sopretty and it reminded me of our trip there..so I bought it..
You know what?
I find it is fun to try watercolors on different paper..


It's large compared to what I am used to..so lots of flaws if not all flawed..but it's funny..I feel like it is Layla and that day♥
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  1. UnknownJuly 21, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Love those shrimp skewers Monique, they make the plate look so pretty! And those daylillies ..... wow!

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  2. Thibeault's TableJuly 21, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I love lilies, especially the peachy/orange lilies. Reminds me of my grandmother and her garden. And her name was Lily.

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  3. JenniJuly 21, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    So pretty and peachy all of it and so summery, we used to have those daylilies where i grew up :) i love the watercolor, you captured Layla and a beautiful summer day.

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  4. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJuly 21, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I saw that beautiful salsa on Sam's blog and have been intending to try it. Your shrimp skewers make such a lovely presentation. There isn't a prettier shade of day lilies in the garden.

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2014 at 2:47 PM

      Try it..it will be on your keeper list..even making it is senjoyable:)
      I said that already..geesh...

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  5. It's meJuly 21, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Love what you have make....have a Nice week...love Ria ...x!

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  6. donna bakerJuly 21, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    All so pretty Monique. I think I'll go eat lunch now.

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  7. SavoringTime in the KitchenJuly 21, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    I am having a battle for rights to the day lilies with the deer and her three fawns that have decided they like to dine in my garden most evenings! Buying Liquid Fence is on my list for today. Ditch lilies in abundance are an awesome sight. Too bad all lilies don't multiply like they do.

    So good to hear another wonderful review of Sam's recipe. It is perfect for summer and I wonder what the lovely spirals are on your plate. Onions, carrots? The shrimp look peachy too :)

    What an adorable head of curls on that little girl. You painting them very well!

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2014 at 2:47 PM

      The curls need improvement:)
      Not hers..mine ..too dark..

      The spirals are home fries..baked..Spiralized:) LOL.
      I am using that dandy little tool:)
      The deer must be gorgeous though?
      I know I know..Asiatic lilies are finished here.. those awful red beetles were the death of them.
      The black stuff they left everywhere I do not mss at all!:(

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  8. Painting the hamptonsJuly 21, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    My stargazer lilies were blooming too. The scent, just divine. I love the surprised in the garden each week. I had forgotten about the agapanthus! Your painting captures the mood of the day perfectly! Lovely.

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      That scent..is something else..Heavenly..lucky you!

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  9. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJuly 21, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I'm so pleased that you liked the peach lime salsa with the pork chop. It is super easy and I could eat the salsa all by itself. Your photos are absolutely sunning Monique. You really have a flair with the styling and the photography. This is the second time today I've seen the Spiralizer used. I wondered what the vegetable was too, but I see above in Susan's comment that they are potatoes. Very fancy and fun too.Bobby Flay's shrimp could easily become one of my favorites and the molded rice in the center is fabulous.

    Our town could be called Ditch Lillyville we have so many and this year they are more prolific than I've ever seen them. I'm with you, the real lilies are much prettier, but the ditch lilies do a good job of withstanding the highway traffic, litter and car fumes.
    Sam.

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2014 at 6:41 PM

      I did eat the salsa by itself:)
      The recipe is printed and stored:)
      That's a great sign:)
      There is nothing I have made of yours that has not become fave.Thank you...

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  10. LindaJuly 21, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Your Lilys are gorgeous! My Mom had loads in her garden...here they are a feast for the deer. They eat the buds just before they open...makes me sad. My neighbors have a fenced in yard filled with Stargazers at the moment. The scent is intoxicating!
    Your food all looks amazing...making me very hungry! The little curls at the neck? Delicious!

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      I know..I could eat her up:)
      My stargazers are gone..I may have 2 left..we have lilybeetles and they ravage the asiatics etc..

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  11. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJuly 21, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I have the same roundish skewers, and aren't they fun?
    You would love the Sheep Run Daylily Farm that I went to yesterday. Yours are gorgeous!
    Appreciate the review of Sam's recipe.
    I'm going to make the blueberry oatmeal cookies from the previous post as soon as I pick blueberries next week.

    Sorry about having to delete my comment. There was a typo. I need white out! LOL

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      I always need white out!
      Debbie..you need frozen blueberries for the cookies:) So freeze 'em first!♥

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    2. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJuly 23, 2014 at 9:09 PM

      I'll def freeze some!

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  12. Sketchbook WanderingJuly 21, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Dear Monique, Oh, yes, you caught that sweet girl, looking out to sea, animated & alive! I agree about using different papers. Sometimes watercolors do cool things on cheap thin paper even. I LOVE that cover & would have bought it too Lilies: they are everywhere here in Maine & I just photo'ed some in a friends garden. I miss my old lilies at my old house. As usual, you captured their colorful bright nature. I love the summer food you show, In my next life I will learn to cook like you! C'est si bon! (name of a candy shop in Quebec City) Love, Rita

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 22, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      TY:)
      Means a lot to me.. since I love what you do:)
      There is no learning for this recipe..Just putting together beautiful ings:)
      x

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  13. TerrykJuly 22, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    I am going to make the salsa tonight and serve with a Mexican chicken recipe I adapted from City Limits Diner. It is a grilled boneless chicken breast topped with slices of jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese which is melted and served with salsa, guacamole (may use your recipe that you posted a few days back. They can be served on toasted roll and accompanied by sour cream. I skip the bread. That pork chop sounds good too. Going to try that too. Jerry can't eat shrimp due to a food allergy but I may just have to make some for myself one night and let him eat his steak. Too funny that you were trying to fight the ditchlily. I have seen some beautiful swaths at someone's roadside garden paired with plain old green hosta. I have wanted to pull some out and replicate them. I have Maggie (thanks to either you or Kim sending me some) but it is in a spot that is overtaken by fillapendula. Need to dig her out and get her into a better spot. Last, that watercolor looks perfect to me.

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 22, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      It was Kim:)
      She spread her around making sure her beauty would be seen by many:)
      I have to move things around too..
      A neighbour lined the front of her home..well actually the husband did it with exactly what you said..hostas and ditch lilies..the new owners..took them all out and grassed to the road:(
      To each his own right?:)
      Your chicken sounds good Terry..
      :)
      Have a wonderful day~

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  14. she's in the kitchenJuly 22, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Oh, what a lovely post to wake up to! Daylily season is my favorite, in part because I can pick bouquets every day and put them everywhere! I'll have to take a picture of my favorite blush-color day lily, though I do love them all. Love, love that watercolor! ( and the magic of a seagull landing in the pool!) and that salsa, as bright and pretty as summer itself. Happy Tuesday, Nana!

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 22, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      Happy Tuesday to you too..It was so nice to see Izzy:)
      Forgot to thank you for the new site also when I snitched your cherry scones:)

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  15. Gloria BakerJuly 22, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I love peachy!
    All look beautiful and the skewers delicious!
    Have a lovely day Monique:)

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  16. BarbaraJuly 22, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I saw Sam's recipe too, Monique. Haven't made it yet, but the peaches are divine right now! The shrimp looks amazing too! Great photos!

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  17. PamJuly 22, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Great pics as usual, Monique! The salsa sounds perfect for summer! Love the watercolor of the little girl! You are one talented lady!

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  18. La Cuisine d'HeleneJuly 22, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    That meal looks spectacular, it must have been so good.

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  19. SarahJuly 22, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    The shrimp look amazing. Wish I had a plate of those for dinner. We've been enjoying Texas peaches for a month. I brought a few new ones home yesterday, but they aren't ripe yet. Happy Summer to you!

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  20. Cheri Savory SpoonJuly 23, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    The daylilies are so beautiful. We have used Bobbie Flays grilled shrimp recipe before and it was delicious, love the skewers.

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  21. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonJuly 23, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    It has been a long time since I heard "ditch lily".

    Love your painting, she is precious.

    I guess we are going to miss peach season. They have done a massive stone fruit recall. It seems it has listeria. ugh! Maybe I can find a farmers market.

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 23, 2014 at 7:25 AM

      Here also!
      on 3 brands..
      I checked the one extra peach I bought..it's not the same..but now..well I am concerned..
      Thank you Madonna..
      I try:)and try..:)

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  22. Marie RaynerJuly 23, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    MOnique, I love LOVE your peachy post! I was looking at some tiger lily bulbs the other day and thinking we should plant some. They are quite prolific once they get going I think! Loved the pics of the food. Those porkchops look fabulous with that delicious looking and sounding salsa. Are those potatoes with them? YUM! The children are sweet also. You have captured the essence of summer in this post. Love you and all that you share! xxoo

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    1. La Table De NanaJuly 23, 2014 at 9:55 AM

      Potatoes with the spiralizer:)
      Love all that you do and share too:)

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  23. Tessa~ Here there be musingJuly 23, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    always joyful and beautiful posts here!!!

    your blog is a gem, in "pretty blog land"!

    gentle hugs,
    tessa~
    (a nana in the usa)

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  24. VagabondeJuly 23, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Des photos et dessins qui chantent l’été !

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  25. ValJuly 23, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    What a treasure of a watercolor of/for her. You're so talented in so many ways, Monique. It's a treat to get to share your life like this. :)

    xoxo♥

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  26. Linda @ Life and LindaJuly 24, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    Absolutely beautiful. Everything looks peachy...Smile....Linda

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  27. Rosa's Yummy YumsJuly 24, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Fantastic food and watercolors! You are very talented...

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  28. JacquelineJuly 24, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Great lilies, salsa and watercolor! I love your theme of peach. My peaches are almost ripe and it is the fourth year of the tree. Hoping to get some soon and peach salsa is definitely something I will make!

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  29. AnonymousJuly 24, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Such a beautiful painting - lovely lilies, and delicious shrimp!
    Mary

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  30. Karen (Back Road Journal)July 25, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I've been away from home and when I return, I should have all my summer lilies in full bloom. Until then, I'll enjoy all your peach inspired photos. Lovely.

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  31. debAugust 1, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    your watercolour is gorgeous!

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