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Hey, Y’all!

I'm Ashley and I believe life starts at the table. Since I was a little girl, my favorite place to be is at the kitchen table -- surrounded by the people I adore, eating delicious food, and listening to family stories. Let's create life around the table!

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I've got something GOOD cooking for y'all!⁣ ⁣

I've got something GOOD cooking for y'all!⁣
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If you're new here, I'm Ashley, the Sweetpea behind the Sweetpea! 🙋⁣
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My darling grandfather has called me that since I was a little little girl, and I love being his Sweetpea. 👨‍👧💕⁣
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⁣⁣Living the Sweetpea Lifestyle is all about gathering around a table filled with good food, good drinks, and even better conversation.⁣
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⁣I started Sweetpea almost ✨ELEVEN✨ years ago as a way to answer the questions I would get during a party:⁣
“What did you put in this?!”⁣
“How did you make that?”⁣
“How do you make it look so easy?!”⁣
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And while it may look easy and effortless in pictures, there's a lot of work that goes on. But, when I'm gathering people around my table, it doesn't feel like work. ⁣
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It's my way of saying "You are so beautiful to me!" 😆💕⁣
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The *one* thing I want you to know from any of my posts is this:⁣
✨Open your door and build your tribe.✨⁣
✨Community is everything!✨⁣
✨Cultivate your tribe intentionally.✨ ⁣
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Now, who’s got that lonely feeling?! ⁣
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With all this quarantining, I'm ready for a big party with all my people, complete with twinkle lights and magnolia branches. 🥂⁣
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🔽 Tell me your favorite way to love your people well!

Give me a twirl if you love pickles as much as I d

Give me a twirl if you love pickles as much as I do?! 💃🕺⁣
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I mean, y'all. It's a bit ridiculous how much I love them!⁣
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At any given time, I've got several open jars... 😍😬⁣
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So, since I love pickles so much, I came up with Vidalia Pickle Chicken, and it's a summertime go-to recipe!⁣
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✨ 𝗔𝗻𝗱, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! ✨⁣
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Talk about Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! 🐔🐓🍗⁣
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Sweet pickle brine from my friends @mtolivepickles and soy sauce are mixed together for a two-ingredient marinade for chicken, pork chops, fish, or shrimp. ⁣
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Toss in some cut green onions, and plop everything on the grill when it's hot and ready! ♨⁣
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Supper will be on the table in less than 20 minutes -- and it pairs well with just about anything.⁣
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🗣 So, speaking of easy recipes, what is your go-to summertime recipe?!⁣
🔽 Tell me below in the comments! ⁣
🔗 I've got several grilling tips on this recipe post, so if you want to head to the link in my bio you can click on over.⁣
↗ If you want to save this and just refer back to it, tap the flag on the right, and create a new collection!

❓ What's your snack of choice??⁣ ⁣ Lately, I

❓ What's your snack of choice??⁣
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Lately, I can't get enough homemade kale chips!⁣
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And, you may be thinking... ⁣
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SERIOUSLY, Ash?! Kale Chips?! 🤢⁣
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Yep, Kale Chips.⁣
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𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲:⁣
Pull the kale leaves off of the stems, and toss into a big bowl.⁣
Drizzle olive oil and seasoning on top.⁣
>>Massage each leaf really well. I mean, get in there and go to town!
Roast at 325* for about 6ish minutes, depending on your oven! Just be sure to stand close by and keep a watchful 👀 on them!

Serve them right off the sheet pan, or store in an air tight container!

So, tell me friend, what’s your go to snack these days!?

I mean, we could call these ✨Social Distance Che

I mean, we could call these ✨Social Distance Cheeseboards✨ if you’re up for that…

These are ‘Safer at Home’ approved, since you get your own cheeseboard filled with all the things you love.

I created these mainly because I am one person…
Who doesn’t need an entire big #cheeseboard.

But, then they also work out for a porch party, too!
Think about it, no more trying to be polite and leave one piece of the ‘good stuff’ because you don’t want your friends to think you’re a savage… 🙋🏼‍♀️ You just snag the whole individual plate, and it’s all yours baby!

If you’re new to pairing cheeseboards here are some tips: 🧀 Choose salty and sweet combos 🍐 🍋 An aged white cheddar pairs so well with a ginger snap and a dollop of lemon curd. 🍎 Apples slices with gruyere are always a winning combo. 🍇 And grapes with a soft cheese like brie or goat cheese is just sublime.

Tell me below what you’re favorite cheeseboard ‘things’ are!

I’ll be honest, y’all... 🙋🏼‍♀️⁣

I’ll be honest, y’all... 🙋🏼‍♀️⁣
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I can’t believe we are at the END of May! 😱⁣
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⏰ Time is whooshing by, and there is not a thing I can do to get more of it…⁣
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Tell me I’m not the only one who feels this way?!⁣
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Do you feel like time ticks faster as we get older?!⁣
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There is a period when time stands still for me…⁣
When people are gathered around my table, time stops. ⁣
The clinking of glasses, rustling of napkins, passing of plates…⁣
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✨Y’all, I can’t tell you how soul-nourishing this is!✨⁣
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So, as we prepare to be “out and about” in the world soon, how will YOU use your time??⁣
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🔽 Tell me, friend, when does time stand still for you?⁣ 🔽 And how are you making room for MORE of that in your life?

☀ Summer is pretty much here, which means copiou

☀ Summer is pretty much here, which means copious amounts of squash!🌽⁣
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This recipe from @reesewitherspoon's Whiskey in a Teacup is just the southern staple you were looking for!⁣
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It's the perfect side dish that travels well to supper club -- then dished out with a "can I serve you some?!" 🥄⁣
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As you're planning your supper club menu, think about who has to travel across town to get where you're hosting -- plan for items to be assembled when they arrive or heated. ⁣
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🥂 This gives you plenty of time for the first round of drinks and a tasty nibble! ⁣
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Now, for a supper club conversation starter fave:⁣
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🔽 What does your perfect Saturday look like?

✨ "Town Mountain Suuuuupppperr Cluuuuuuub!" ✨⁣
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If you know, you know this tune (Yes! We have a theme song!), and you know how much we enjoy gathering people around the table.⁣
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When starting a supper club - dinner group - or regular gathering here are some things to think about:⁣
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What's the purpose behind the gathering. ⁣
🍽 Is it to eat good food? ⁣
🍷 Drink good wine? ⁣
👫 Cultivate community?⁣
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When we started Town Mountain Supper Club we intentionally wanted to gather with purpose. Our goal was to learn more about the people in our community by gathering around good food. ⁣
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We knew how fun dinner with the core group of people (TMSC) would be, and if we invited different people each month it could be a great way to grow our tribe.⁣
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I mean, we all want to enjoy each other and one of the best ways to do that is around the table!⁣
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Can you relate?!⁣
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If you could host any gathering, tell me 🔽 friend, what would it be!?? ⁣
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P.S. This recipe was from an AVL Restaurant Recreation Night -- we all recreated our favorite #avl restaurant recipes. This was @chestnutasheville's Fried Green Tomato Stacks! Yes, that's pimento cheese in between, and yes that's comeback sauce drizzled on top!!

🌮 Let's taco 'bout something gooood! Let's tac

After a big squeal of delight you'll hear, "Come o

After a big squeal of delight you'll hear, "Come on in, y'all! Let me get you a drink!"⁣
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Since we're talking small space entertaining, let's talk about HOW to serve drinks.⁣
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There is no need for a big bar setup. ⁣
While it's great, and if you already have it established in your home, great!⁣
Otherwise, you've got lots of options for great watering holes! ⁣
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🥃🍹🍸🍷🥛☕⁣
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Drink Setup Options for Small Space Entertaining:⁣
1. Fill the sink with cold water and ice and plop bottles, etc into it.⁣
2. Place an ice bucket on the counter (or some other flat surface anywhere in your home!), and have glasses plus drink items close by.⁣
3. Make little drink stations all over, in various places.⁣
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If you've got a small space, what is your preferred 'method' of serving drinks?? I'd love to hear what others do in the comments below!

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