Gather: A Summer Sonnet

Summertime lends itself to a break in the routine. We embrace the longer days, wake up early to fit everything in and take a bit in the lake at sunset. Night swims and road trips become the norm. With the increased margin, our community has less structure and requires a bit more intention. We had been traveling over the past month and were ready to embrace our community again. While travel seasons and adventure definitely have their appeal, there’s something about reconnecting with those you hold dear.

A few weeks ago, we gathered friends around the common table. It was night that was marked with new introductions, great conversation, and delicious food. Inspired by a concept on the Chef’s Table, our menu was a poem. Within each stanza, we paired a course. Finding cues from the summer season, it allowed the evening to have an element of surprise and whimsy. Our flavors and table lent itself to a coastal vibe. This night was probably one of my favorite gatherings to date.


Lately, we’ve been loving the reentry of indigo, crisp linen, and natural tones. This became the inspiration for our table. We added to our white table setting, these stunning white and blue splatter canape plates from Anthropologie. Rimmed with a golden edge, they are handmade from a ceramicist at Suite One Studio in North Carolina. We placed a small bundle of camomile and lavender, tied with jute. Using additional texture, we used our favorite runner of natural linen. Each place setting was finished with a knotted white napkin, printed out poem, and gold flatware.

For the middle of the table, we played with ferns, classic white roses, pieces of driftwood, and additional notes of lavender and camomile flowers. Due to the heat and wanting to keep the house cool, we opted to leave candles out of this arrangement and firmly believe we made a great choice.

Our menu featured favorite flavors of summer. From zucchini to asparagus, to heirloom tomato, fresh herbs, and seafood from the coast, it was the perfect way to embrace everything this season has brought with it.  We allowed the evening to linger. Glasses of wine and beer were served and we reached our final course of grilled lobster as we hit dusk and cooked underneath the string lights on the patio. As the night progressed we enjoyed a dessert platter of chocolate truffles, artisan chocolate, and fresh fruit. We had guests attending that were either gluten-free or on the Whole30. With a few simple modifications, everyone could partake in the food without extra courses needed. Find our full menu below.

 

Gather: A Summer Sonnet Menu

Shaved Zucchini and Asparagus Salad
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Whipped Chive Goat Spread
Grilled Lobster Tails
Chocolate Truffles with Fresh Berries

Bonus: We’ll be including digital downloads throughout the week for you to host your own gathering.

If you host a gathering we’d love for you to let us know by using the hashtag #GGgathers on Instagram.

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