Tablenosh: Experimenting

Ahhhhh...it feels like it has taken me days to get back with the program and in the kitchen! Alas, I finally feel like I got up to some good experimentation yesterday and think I have a good idea as to what I will make for tablenosh this Friday.

I went to the markets on Saturday morning, which as usual I thoroughly enjoyed...I probably could have stayed for hours but my cart was so full I could barely see over the top of it and could barely push it! Anyhow while I was there I went ahead and bought some swordfish (total bargain) and thought I would experiment with it for dinner. We ended up having a few friends come over for dinner so I threw a few ideas together and came up with something that needs a bit of work but was pretty good.

Grilled swordfish over cous cous salad, with roasted red peppers, avacado and fresh pesto...I just need to find out if all my guests for Friday are okay with fish. And in the meantime get inspired with some exciting dessert ideas...I am thinking it is time for another dessert trio.

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Hi, I'm Leila. I am a follower of Jesus, daughter, wife, adoptive mom, foster mom, friend, cofounder of Patty's Hope, a passionate cook, and lover of people. I believe deeply in cultivating hospitality in different ways, whether it is simple and spontaneous or beautifully planned. Tablenosh originally began in Sydney as a way to open my home and gather people around the table to share good food, conversation, and life together. It was an 'underground' word of mouth style dinner party. Today, this space is a collection of stories about faith, hospitality, family, food, and the many ways God nourishes our souls. Pull up a chair. There is room at the table.

Tablenosh Concept

Tablenosh grew out of my desire to bring people together around food while growing my own culinary skills. It was inspired by the 'underground' restaurant movement happening around the world.

My initial concept for 'tablenosh' was simple: a group of people gathered around a table to enjoy an evening of good food and company in a humble, cozy setting. My vision was that 'tablenosh' would not only whet the appetite, but also delight the soul as we engage in community around the table.

This blog originally focused on sharing the stories, menus, and fun of 'tablenosh' dinner parties and events. But as our family grew through adoption and fostering, it transitioned into a place where I could write about my food journey — my ideas, recipes, hopes, dreams, and passions for food and people.

There is no question that creating, cooking, and feasting at the table with others is my best therapy. The journey of infertility, adoption, foster care, nonprofit work, and the curveballs of life has brought a more desperate need for me to settle back into the kitchen, reset my nervous system, and create nourishing food to share with whoever happens to be at our table.

It is still my hope that one day 'tablenosh' dinners will take place here in Richmond, VA, on this homestead we are slowly restoring.

3 comments:

LeslieSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:42 AM
mmmmm...sounds good to me! Happy experimenting Leila! :)
AnonymousSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:40 PM
I don't think it needed much work - it was pretty good! And enjoyed being a guinea pig again - anytime...:)

ALaird
Leila Nelson GunningSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:32 AM
Thanks Andrew! I am sure there will be future experimenting for you guys to enjoy!

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