A Modern Easter Dinner

                           






























A Modern Easter Dinner

Want to try something different for Easter this year? Try a contemporary theme. In this entry I show how you can mix modern and traditional elements to create an elegant as well as meaningful meal.

Here, a black tablecloth creates a dramatic base. Then plates build on the modern theme by being geometric in shape. Round and square alternate, so beautiful. Because the plates are lovely with a floral and lace pattern, the centerpiece is kept simple. Pink candles enhance the rosy colors in the plates while mercury silver votive candles provide low lights. These metallic pieces give a modern flair to the tablescape. Also mixed and matched silverware repeat the luster of the candelabra, keeping each place setting unique.

Red wine and orange blossom water are a nice complement to the tapenade and flatbread appetizer.

 Bunnies grace each place and lend dimension to the table. 

The menu is traditional with a fresh presentation. Grilled rosemary lamb chops sit atop saffron rice with asparagus and raisins. Not only does it smell heavenly, it tastes delicious. But more importantly, it reminds us of The Lamb of God.

For the adults, there are orange coconut cupcakes with kumquats for dessert.

















But the children can enjoy the same cupcakes with the addition of jelly beans and a chocolate bunny.

Easter baskets are a delightful surprise.
Happy Easter, All!