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Happy House Guests and a Recipe

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Come on in y’all!

When you’re having company, make an effort to make the entrance of your house inviting.

I love creative tablescapes and this time of year, the possibilities are endless. Natural elements like pumpkins and hay make for visual interest.

And what fun we had sitting around the table when Savannah arrived. We can’t wait to spoil her this week.

The blackbird kept watch over the zucchini tart.

And then Grandma made these gorgeous and delicious apple pies. She’s not only a master knitter but an expert pie maker. Apple pie + zucchini tart= happy house guests.

It was so wonderful having Caiti home too. We have missed her terribly!

Find out what your guests love and plan to make it. Caiti’s favorite: Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake!

Recipe for coffee cake:
1/2 cup butter,softened
8 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces almond paste (or 1 t. almond flavoring)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. salt
1 3/4 cups blueberries tossed in 1 T. flour and 2 T sugar
Lemon Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. heavy cream
1 T. softened butter
Preheat oven to 350. Combine butter, cream cheese, almond paste and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and then flour, baking powder and salt. Then fold in blueberries. Bake in a well-greased bundt pan for 35-40 minutes. While it cools, combine ingredients for glaze and stir until smooth. Drizzle over pound cake and enjoy!!

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  1. Ruby Red Slippers says

    Oh, yum!
    The pictures, the recipe! Everything looks lovely!!!
    We have been having high winds-I had to remove everything from my entrance, and your pictures remind me I need to Jazz it up again soon!!!

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  2. Carol says

    Edie,

    That all looks so wonderful! You are the hostess with the mostest! 🙂 Thanks for e-mailing me the other day. I did appreciate your visit. If you stopped by my blog, I hope you felt welcomed.

    Blessings to you!
    Carol

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  3. TRICIA @ The Zoo says

    What a wonderful weekend! It looks like the perfect way to spend your time, to me. The table looks so perfect, I wouldn't have wanted to get up. Just sit there and get comfy.
    The recipe you shared sounds yummy!
    XO*tricia

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  4. Darla says

    yum to the yum! i sooo want to host a dinner party now. lovely pictures Edie! i have a question, does your son's band have a music myspace? my teenage daughter and i were looking for one and didn't find it. if they do, please send me a link, pretty please? thanks.

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  5. Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says

    oh Edie – what a wonderful time and your pics are just getting more and more beautiful. 🙂

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  6. Jessica says

    Edie,

    First off…are you ready for some Monday night footbal???

    Second, you're killing me with all that delicious food!

    Thirdly, have you given out that zuccini recipe yet? If not could you help a sister out? It looks SO dang good. All of it does.

    You've inspired me to cook and bake. I've been slacking for too long. I just returned from the store and cleaned out my fridge, now I'm ready to do better.

    All I need now is some cool weather, I SO want to move somewhere cooler w/ seasons.

    Oh and my front porch is in desperate need of attention so I'm gonna get right on it. Thanks…loves ya! Jess

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  7. Mandi Shandi says

    Love that tablescape! I'm glad to see you found your black birds too. Thanks for the recipe, sounds so yummy!

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  8. Playing Sublimely says

    You are way fabulous, I am gitty to have found your blog (and my little ones too go to a classical Christian school :)). Would you grace my little blog with your presence and give me a suggestion for today's entry?!?! Is this a lot to ask or what! If you have time, I would love it…cant wait to buzz around your blog!

    Amy

    http://playingsublimely.blogspot.com/

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  9. Sarah says

    Oh my goodness…my mouth is watering…those recipes look divine, but your girls are more divine! Your amazing Edie! xxx

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  14. Amy says

    I have made two of your recipes (beef stew and enchiladas). Both were major hits with my family, in fact am on your site b/c I am making the stew today. BUT. I have figured out your cooking is so delish b/c it has either lots of butter, lots of cream, or both. Carry on. 🙂

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  15. Playing Sublimely says

    Thank you so much for honoring my very bold request to come visit my post for a moment! I was so very excited to read your comment, and to now know that you are out there in blogger world for me to follow :)! Thank you, thank you!
    All the best,
    Amy

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  17. Candice Schwartz says

    Yummy this tart looks wonderful. Oh and that Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake, I will be making it for my family this weekend.

    I would love to (if you give this one out) have the recipe for your zucchini tart. (Schwartzce@yahoo.com)

    I just love your blog thanks for sharing with us. Candice

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  18. Allison Shops says

    Everything looks delicious and your table is beautiful. Looks like everyone was having a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. sweetjeanette says

    This sounds delicious! Would be great to take to a potluck, or ladies brunch. I'm thinkin… LOL

    sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

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