I did have a chance to talk with the chef, Christopher Hewitt. Do click on his name to read some more about him. The catering company that he and his wife own do lunches and the Sunday Brunch at the BI. He is QUITE accomplished. I'm so sad that the photos didn't turn out. I don't think I can remember everything on the buffet but here is a try...Sweet Potato Hash with Chicken, Lowcountry Eggs Benedict, Omelets (best I've ever had), Almond Brioche French Toast (again, best I've ever had), Roasted Vegetables in a Balsamic Glaze, Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, all sorts of pastries, fresh fruit, the best grits I've ever had IN my LIFE (and that's saying something), Prime Rib, an assortment of desserts to include chocolate cake, white chocolate pudding, red velvet cupcakes, and much more. Top all of that off with a mimosa and coffee and PRESTO...happy happy people in the Land of Belle.
Why the next few camera phone photos came out, I have not a clue. Anyhow...You might remember that we inherited one quarter of the summer house from Hank's dad and share it with two couples and one widow, all our parents ages. We don't always agree on decor, which is why I've never showed photos of the entire house. I'm trying to make a difference a little bit at a time. This trip, I took on the two large tables in the kitchen. Each table sits eight people and the setting was the blue gingham cloth with the plastic place mats in the photo left. 
I replaced said plastic place mats with the woven chargers and an arrangement of shells in a clear glass container in the middle with plain glass salt and pepper shakers. Better, YES???
Please rename your blog to Driving Lisa Crazy with Thoughts of Good Food, or if that doesn't suit you, Makin' Lisa's Mouth Water, will be fine.
ReplyDeleteYour table changes are pretty!
That table setting is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun look ~ the woven chargers look much nicer!
ReplyDeleteLove your last post. Why is it that our children always work harder for other people yet complain when we ~the parents that support them~ ask them to do the simpliest of tasks?
Jo
The chargers are really pretty and I like the shells in the glass container. Simple, but beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour brunch menu sounds delightful!! Love & blessings from NC!
Much better. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! So creative!
ReplyDeleteYou made me very hungry with this post!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, chargers and seashells are much much better than the plastic seashell placemats. Good job.
pretty. I like your subtle, yet lovely change.
ReplyDeleteOK NOW...how am i possibly going to fix the cravings that you have given me?! We have nothing close to that here in CA. That food sounds absolutely amazing. Just the word sweet potato made me drool!
Glad you had wonderful R&R over the weekend.
I really like the look of the new improved table!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am starving to death after reading about all those delicious dishes. So happy you had a relaxing time.
ReplyDeleteI love the new look of the table.
Thanks for visiting and I can imagine how fabulous it was to see Yo-Yo Ma in concert.
Hope you all have a safe 4th.
Oh goodness, it is interesting to read about him, his food looks (and sounds) droolworthy. (Yes, so not Princess, I know.)
ReplyDeleteThe tables look *so* nice, I love that blue and the shells added the perfect touch.
Enjoy Tuesday MIss Belle!
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Those woven chargers are much better!!!
ReplyDeleteI love woven chargers... mine are starting to warp, so I need some new ones..
ReplyDeletePlease share if you will wherever did you find these woven chargers? Love them,
ReplyDeleteClaudia