Let's have a Pantry Party!

Welcome to my pantry. I had a pantry party today.  My friend Esther came over.  She is a brilliant organizer.  She is also from England and has a lovely accent. She is also a lovely person and very fun to hang out with.  You should try it sometime.





This is the alternate pantry entrance.  If you are an appliance, or a very, very small person.





These are the appliances that live on the other side of the alternate entrance.  They like to hide here when not in use.





This is where my baking supplies live. Another lovely friend, Heather, helped me organize these baskets. You would like her too. So really I had two pantry parties this week.





This is my pantry floor. I painted it myself. I really, really like it. I didn't sweep  before I took this picture.  I didn't want anyone to feel bad if their floor wasn't spotless like mine.  I'm sensitive that way.






Esther had a genius idea to color coordinate these shelves.  The color gradation is beautiful. The top shelf is clear glass objects. I never, in a million years, would have come up with this plan. I love it!!!  Thanks, Esther.  Sorry my photography is so incredibly hideous.





She even kept the groove going in the 'less lovely stuff' section.





Yes, we do have food in the pantry

By the way, if you're wondering what to serve at a pantry party. Serve this. It's delicious!!!

Avocado, tomato, mozzarella salad for 4:

6 cups lettuce (I used butter lettuce)
2 ripe avocados, diced, tossed with a little lemon or lime juice
3 ripe tomatoes, diced
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, diced 2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
Brieanna's Blush Wine Viniagrette

Just mix everything togetherer, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add dressing as desired. Yum, yum. Serve with some delicious artisan bread and enjoy! Good friends, good food, good fun, and good organization.

The strangest salad you will ever love!

I am a self described lover of interesting food. No one would describe me as a meat and potatoes girl.

This is a salad I absolutely love, but many people find too odd to try.

Try it! I promise you won't be disappointed. Unless you dislike strange food combinations.

Ingredients:

1/2 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
2 pints grape tomatoes, cut in half.
1/4 large red onion, sliced thin.
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped.
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped.
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and toss to combine well.

Throw this together for your next cook out. Really!

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