A Taste of Spring

Spring is right around the corner, and it is the perfect time to gather with friends and family to enjoy good food, drinks and company. Lauren Lane Culinarian is sharing a few of her go-to brunch recipes perfect for entertaining. Setting the stage for your guests makes the experience that much sweeter. LeAnn Parker is sharing a fun DIY to personalize your table. 

Strawberry Bruschetta

Ingredients 

• 1 pound strawberries, washed and sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt
• 1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 12 slices 
• 1 cup goat or mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, basil or mint leaves
• Good balsamic or balsamic glaze
• Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Brush bread with olive oil and a sprinkle of kosher salt.
3. Position oven rack a few inches below broil and preheat broiler. Align bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil first side until golden brown, about 1 minute, then flip bread slices to the opposite side and broil opposite sides until golden brown.
4. Spread cheese on toasted bread. Add a pinch of black pepper, salt, and the herbs to the strawberry mixture. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cheese-topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional herbs. Drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar.

Substitute peaches for strawberries in the summer.

DIY Glass Etching

Etching glass is a simple and beautiful way to personalize a tablescape. 

Supplies

• Glass Etching Cream (read label for safety guidelines)
• Etching Stencil 
• Foam Brush or craft paint brush
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Glassware 

Directions

1. To create, prep glass by wiping the surface clean with rubbing alcohol.
2. Once dry, place stencil on glass and brush etching cream over the area to be etched.
3. Let sit for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water to remove cream.

For more inspiration and recipes visit @Lauren_lane_culinarian. For more DIY home decor and entertaining visit silvertoothhome.com/blog/table-style. - LeAnn @silvertoothhome.