Creations, Setting the Mood with Flowers and Food
The sun finally came out yesterday
After days and days of gray
My spirits lifted, I felt giddy & gay
The flowers I put in the foyer last week were starting to droop
so I dashed out to Trader Joe’s so I could regroup
Sunflowers and alstromeria and seemed a strange choice
but a colorful pitcher gave the flowers a new voice!
And what is another wonderful way to change the mood?
Beautiful, fresh and colorful food!
How about a skewer full of flavors on this beautiful day
A rainbow of food on a pretty white tray
A pitcher of flowers seems to mimic the food
The colors perhaps are imitating the food!
My MacKenzie-Childs piggy wanted to be part of the day
Pink and polka dots brighten any display
Sun, food and flowers,
they all fill the soul
It’s life’s simple things that really console…
I lightened up these antipasto skewers with lower fat salami and Babybell cheese
I also used very thin honey smoked deli ham, red grapes, 2% cheddar cubes, crisp romaine leaves, orange and red sweet peppers, pickles and fresh spinach leaves
This is a good way to use up little bits of this and that in your refrigerator
It was a wonderful lunch treat!
Antipasto Skewers
Equipment
- skewers
Ingredients
- salami slices
- deli ham slices
- cheese cubes or pieces
- grapes
- fresh spinach leaves
- crisp romaine leaves
- grape tomatoes
- sweet peppers
- pickles
- Other options: fresh mozzarella balls olives, prosciutto, marinated artichoke hearts, pepperoni
Instructions
- Fill skewers with bite sized bites of a variety of these foods. Brush with Italian dressing or serve on the side for dipping if desired
Now I have a new bright, fresh vignette
To get me through another weekend that’s supposed to be cold and wet!
🌻 ☔️ 🌺
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
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LOVE this antipasta kabob idea!!! I want one right now 🙂 LOL!
Such a tasty and pretty lunch!
Delicious antipasto skewers for a pretty lunch treat! Flowers and sunshine do feed my soul. We’re in the same weather pattern of rain, rain and more rain…I’d rather have snow! It least is beautiful coming down and gone the next day.
P.S. I was going to leave my comment in poem form, but alas, my day is off to a late and frazzled start. ♥
I don’t know why I tend to think in rhymes, it just happens 🙂 Please don’t say the snow word, it’s always a disaster around here when we get the white stuff!
The happy colors of those skewers look like spring! Maybe I need to make those NOW to brighten up our Michigan grays!
Jenna, you have brightened another gloomy day! Those skewers look amazing as well as your lovely vignette. Flowers and food are the perfect antidote for our weather. I always enjoy your poems. Stay dry and warm!
Thanks Pam, you too!
Your kabobs match the colors of the decorations! Thanks for the morning glorious color.
I know, I didn’t even realize that until I started taking photos! I wish I could say it was brilliantly planned, but it was just a happy coincidence!
Oh yes, yesterday was such a beautiful day. I love the way you celebrated with flowers and food. I say yum to the antipasto skewers (great idea). I love your vases grouped together an idea I will borrow 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration…..
When the sun comes out I feel so energized, not so much today though, looks like another rainy weekend…stay cozy!
Oh what an amazing idea! I am pinning this. A great appetizer or lunch meal for the gal pals!
And your presentation is beautiful!
Yes, and so pretty too! Thanks Nancy!
I have made similar “kabobs” for parties, standing them upright and stuck in a watermelon rind shell….they were a big hit!! I “sprayed” them with balsamic dressing Yours look delish!
What a great idea! Everything is so pretty and colorful!!
Perfectly yummy and I love your poetry too, dear friend.
Oh, Jenna! I do love your creativity!! ❤️ Your poetic jingle and lunch on a skewer make me wish we were friends living next door. 😍 You brighten my day, thanks friend! 🌞
Kabobs are always fun! Hum… Maybe I should fire up the grill:@)
Oh, Jenna, I just love your soul – it just comes shining through. We’ve also had endless days of dreary (Farmersville, Tx) & I’ve just been put on blood pressure meds (depressing!). So your post comes when I need sunshine like crazy! Thank you, my dear – if we lived close, I just know we would be best friends!
Charlotte Hall
Your flower arrangements are so pretty, I just love fresh flowers in my cottage. Your Antipasto Skewers will be perfect to set the mood for a special evening! Hope you are having a great week and staying warm. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
Miz Helen
thanks Miz Helen!