Entertaining: Blush, Botanicals & French Cheese!

Summer is upon us and if you’re like me, that just makes you think of culinary fun, beachy holiday trips, and entertaining. Although outdoor entertaining is preferred during this season, sometimes rainy days call for a switch, and enjoyment in more comforting environments. 

 

I’m sharing foodie tidbits, sumptuous dinnerware with Mother Nature in mind, and beautiful new pieces from Duralex! 

 

cheese on a board with honey and cranberries

 

Crowd-Pleasing Bakes 

Firstly, let’s talk about this cheese baker by Emile Henry. This comes in Ocean, Burgundy (as shown), and Charcoal. If brie and entertaining are what you love, then you will want to add this baker to your wish list. Although I can see using this for other foods or even having a fondue night, it’s ideal for baked brie. I used fresh rosemary and just a few ingredients that pair well. Get the recipe here.


This comes with a lid and a non-porous glaze. Prepare cheese in a French raclette-style meal. I created a midday snack for friends coming over on the weekend. Try cured meats and vegetables with crackers or wafers, and a sliced baguette.  

 

Emile Henry Cheese Baker 

 

This would make a great vessel for gourmet melted dip as well. Whichever way you choose to use it, you’ll be sure to get plenty of mileage out of this little baker. This could also work well for a share-plate meal for two!  

 

Garden Sophistication  

BOTANICAL DINNERWARE

Porland has done it again with its gorgeous new collection of dinnerware pieces.  

This line is inspired by the natural botanicals, with the countryside coming to life. You can visibly see that in the beautiful etchings of lavender, butterfly motifs and violets on the dinnerware. Made from premium alumilite porcelain, you would never guess, but these are entertaining-friendly, as these exquisite pieces are dishwasher safe. So, that’s easy clean-up after guests have gone

 

Present your feast at the table this season in style with this set, which comes with dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls for service for 4 persons. Make sure you check out the entire botanical collection, pieces are selling out fast!  

CHINA WITH LAVENDER AND BUTTERFLY PATTERN

View the botanical collection from Porland!

The goods: Emile Henry Cheese Baker– Provided by Emile Henry, and Porland, a FASHION TALES blog media sponsor partner. Shop from the collection (click the shoppable images above). Looking for more food inspiration, join my newsletter here. Get the baked brie recipe here.  

What do you think of the new dinnerware from Porland, and Emile Henry’s cheese baker?

PORLAND DINNERWARE

Shop the Porland collection

Porland dinnerware

Blushing Joy 

Celebrate summer indoors or outdoors and dine this season in style with Duralex. Nothing says French vintage and summer entertaining more than Duralex glassware. Their new blush pink-hued glasses are not only in the classic Picardie style but are also radiant beauties.

You don’t need a special occasion with these glasses, but if you’re the type of person who does, then just make it a blush occasion! Get inspired with the featured pieces and bold green styles. 

PINK GLASSES ON TABLE

 

Shop Duralex & Porland

 

What do you think of the new Duralex glassware?

PINK GLASSES ON TABLE


 

 
CHEESE BAKER CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Brie Cheese on a wooden board with cranberries

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7 comments

  • Rowena @ rolalaloves says:

    I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a cheese baker and it looks lovely too. Of all the items you featured, the Duralex glassware has gotten my attention as I’m currently on the hunt for some stylish glassware that we can also use out on our terrace. The new blog design looks marvelous . Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful summer dear Madison <3

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    • FASHION TALES says:

      Yes, those pink Duralex glasses are very special and perfect for a summer brunch. I’ve been using them quite a lot. Thanks so much! Cheers to the weekend, Rowena. x/M

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  • Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says:

    Those plates are so pretty, I love the natural details. I’ve never even heard of a cheese baker, it sounds delicious!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    • FASHION TALES says:

      Thanks so much. Yes, this cheese baker can be used for many things in the kitchen. I’ve even baked veggies in it. x/Madison

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  • Marsha Banks says:

    That cheese baker is beautiful! I’ve always wanted to try that.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  • Radi says:

    Love those natural botanical prints. Such a pretty collection! 😍

    http://www.fashionradi.com

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    • FASHION TALES says:

      So glad you love the collection, it’s such a beautiful and inspiring botanical line. x

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