My new tray is perfect for toting dishes out to the patio....
...I just stack everything in it and make one trip...
...the paper placemats are disposable and perfect for outdoors...
...and we are ready to eat...
...our summer days are getting shorter and flying by quickly...
...so we have to take advantage of dining al fresco as much as we can!
So, what did I prepare for dinner?
My own concoction of pasta, using what I had on hand...
I cut up a small zucchini, a bunch of garlic, 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 onion and a Roma tomato...
...as well as some turkey kielbasa.
I sautéed it in a mixture of plenty of EVOO, garlic olive oil and a tablespoon of Hot Tomato Oil (a local specialty from Pastabilities Restaurant in Syracuse), salt and pepper, 1 t fajita seasoning and 1 t Italian seasoning...
...adding tomatoes at the very last minute...
...and I dropped al dente angel hair pasta in the pan and tossed it all around...
...and it was ready to serve with hot bread sticks!
AND, then I realized that the meal had the same color as my dishes and did not show up well for this photo!!
But it sure was delicious!!
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The following are photos of table settings that were taken in Crate and Barrel and West Elm while I was in Columbus, Ohio last week:
I love the placemats and flatware...
...and in this setting I love the balloon wine glasses and the candle globe centerpiece!