A great group of dads and kids collaborated to continue a marvelous tradition on Sunday: a communal Mother’s Day brunch. I must say they really out did themselves this year! It was a yummy
day for a lucky group of mummies!
The buffet made my head reel with the selection and beautiful presentations.
I loved the coral roses aligned with this succulent coral king crab.
Continuing on the coral and succulent theme, this salmon, simply poached with onions, tomatoes and citrus was as delicious at it was beautiful.
Is there a dish that signifies al fresco dining more than a salad caprese? I loved the choice of grape and cherry tomatoes in this version, with plenty of roughly torn leaves of basil and a sprinkle of pinenuts.
Mother Nature did her bit too, offering us a wonderfully warm and sunny day.
Wonderful food and an idyllic setting plus vinos and desserts galore led to an afternoon when the world slowed down just a bit,
to~do lists, emails and phone calls seemed to fade away and lingering with good friends and family became the most important focus.
Thank you dads and kids for creating such a splendid day for us!
Um, Moms….. Father’s Day is coming up….we’d better get planning….. I’m happy to host!
Emily-
I wish I lived closer to you! This looks amazing! And again, you share gorgeous images.
Happy Mother's Day if I missed, and
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
This is beyond beautiful!!!!!! What a dreamy table, the food, the flowers, its all so…PERFECT AND GORGEOUS!!!! Dads and kids did this? I am so hanging out with the wrong group, lol! This is just amazing and soo beautiful. Looks like you had one heck of a fabulous day.
How very lovely, Emily! I'm so glad that you were properly spoiled by the kids and the dads and the sun, as well. Such a lovely tribute to all the Moms out there to have such a perfectly sunny Mother's Day! XO
Emily how delightful, the food looks delish, the flowers,the setting! A fabulous Mothers Day treat!
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Karena
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What a great tradition! So glad the weather was so gorgeous too…looks like you had a stunning view of the lake for the big event too – wondering if that's your view every day and if so, lucky you!
Regardless it looks like a fantastic, delicious spread.
Happy Mother's Day-I wish I was invited over-I am not sure what is more inviting-the flowers or the food.
The most gorgeous buffet I have ever seen…Fabulous images.
Emily – This makes me long for my group of friends (their husbands and kids too) in Tacoma!
I especially love that either, these Dads are culinary wonders or they know who to order from – it does not matter when it looks and tastes this good!
And some of those kids are watching and learning from their creative Mom "just how she likes it".
I think you all got the weather you deserved!!!
Cheers!