re.CAP: EASTER

RER 3.27.16

Timing is everything. Or nothing.

RER 3.27.16

Easter came early this year— almost like an afterthought before the actual thought. It crept up on us, shocking like the mystery that it celebrates. Acting much like the weather: temperamental, moody, unpredictable, and early. It’s been an up and down of temperature—unseasonably warm one day and typically cold the next.  Lions and lambs fighting and ending in an oddly unbalanced stalemate.  Hot and cold like the most passionate affair or weary teacher. But Easter came and went, as did March—quickly, quietly, and early (by early, I mean, time is moving forward faster than I could have imagined or even hoped in darker times). And now it’s gone.

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

Easter ushers a breath of fresh air after stale Lent, dark with deprivation and reflection, and quarter three, full and dense with symbolism and five-paragraph essays. The death and darkness of Lent and winter months culminate in Resurrection and the rebirth of spring. Easter is a moment of new beginnings and celebratory feasts.

And feast we did.

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

JAR 3.27.16

Timing is everything.

RER

3.27.16

RER 3.27.16

re.CAP: EASTER

RER 4.5.15

Easter at our house is always small, but there is something comforting and delicious about the close company. This year was no different (last year was, though). The early spring light flooded our kitchen, where we cooked, baked and ate our Easter dinner. 

RER 4.5.15

RER 4.5.15

Lively shadows were cast on our simple table topped with pretty whites and cream plates. The effortless feast brought vibrant colors like fresh bright greens from our tangy dressed shaved asparagus salad, dark rich forest from our slow simmered kale, burnt orange yellow from the generous layer of bubbling gruyere topping our scalloped potatoes, dark and light pinks from our salty baked ham, and deep sumptuous burgundy from our delectable red wine. But dessert was white-washed as well glimmering with golden brown notes of toasted coconut and smooth cream cheese frosting (more on this later).

RER 4.5.15

RER 4.5.15

RER 4.5.15

What did you do to celebrate Easter? Eat anything tasty for Passover? Indulge in any traditions? Follow on facebook, instagram, twitter, and yelp to keep up with foodie ventures.

RER

4.5.15

RER 4.5.15