.jpg?e0c879 "Fingerling Potato Salad - www.athoughtforfood.net")
.jpg?e0c879 "Fingerling Potatos - www.athoughtforfood.net")
Is it just me or does it feel like everyone’s having babies? Friends, family members (I’m expecting a niece or nephew any day now), and tons of bloggers (who, of course, I consider my friends) are all pregnant. There are newborns and toddlers all around me! And I love them all… I really do. I adore children and it’s been marvelous getting to watch them grow. But I’m also glad that I can hold them and play with them and feed them and spoil them rotten… but once there’s poop or vomit, I can give them back. Yeah, that’s nice.
The point of this post, however, is to honor my friend and fellow food blogger, Jen Schall of My Kitchen Addiction. She is one of those many pregnant people in my life and she should be popping some time in the next month. Jen and I have met each other a handful of times, but I feel like I’ve truly gotten to know her through our interactions on each other’s blogs, Facebook, Twitter and a number of other social media networks. I can easily say that she is one of the sweetest people I’ve met and she also happens to be a damn talented baker (she made these amazing gluten-free cookies last year for The Big Summer Potluck. She was modest about her skills, but everyone agreed that they were fabulous). Jen, if you’re reading this, I want you to know that I adore you and I know that you’re going to make the most wonderful and caring mother.
Anyway, a bunch of us bloggers have joined forces to throw a big virtual surprise baby shower for Jen. We’re all bringing something to the party: snacks, desserts, and plenty of good wishes. Here’s a list of some other folks who are in on the shower… be sure to check them all out. Oh, and if you have any words of wisdom for Jen, feel free to leave them in the comment section. Unfortunately, I have none. Good luck, I guess. Do people say that?
Here’s the list of other participating bloggers and their recipes:
Bluebonnets & Brownies | Raspberry Lemon Fruit Dip
Sugarcrafter | Sweet Potato Cake with Honey Buttercream
My Baking Addiction | Mini Pumpkin Pies
Simple Bites | English Eccles Cakes
Stetted | Roasted Red Pepper and Caramelized Onion Dip
Food for my Family | Homemade Pear Italian Sodas with Cardamom Cream
eat. live. travel. write. | Goat Cheese and Tomato Tartlettes
Gimme Some Oven | Creamy Caramel Apple Dippers
Dessert For Two | Caramel Apple Cookie Cups
Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower
TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers
i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy
Healthy Green Kitchen | Guacamole with Pistachios
Tracey’s Culinary Adventures | Caramelized Onion, Gruyere and Bacon Spread
What Megan’s Making | Apple Spice Muffins
Cookin’ Canuck | Gorgonzola Cheese Cups with Pear & Hazelnut Salad
Bellalimento | Frozen Berry Shortcake
Shugary Sweets | Caramel Apple Truffles
GoodLife Eats | Coconut Lemon Banana Bread
.jpg?e0c879 "Ingredients for Fingerling Potato Salad - www.athoughtforfood.net")
Well hello there! If you’re still reading, I also wanted to direct you over to The Boys’ Club, where I just posted a recipe for a Classic Negroni (don’t know what that is? Go check it out!).
Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad
Ingredients
2 lbs fingerling potatoes, cut in half (or quarter) lengthwise, depending on size
1 lb green beans, washed and ends trimmed
Olive oil
Salt
Herbes de Provence
—
1 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
Juice of half a lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
—
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Crumbled feta or goat cheese.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
2. In a bowl, toss the fingerling potatoes with a drizzle (around a tablespoon) of olive oil, a hearty sprinkle of salt and Herbes de Provence. Spread across baking pan and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook green beans for 2 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a bowl of ice water. If some of the beans seem too large, cut them in half. Set aside
4. Check on the potatoes and if they haven’t started to brown, broil them for 3-5 minutes, or until they get some color. Remove from the oven.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
6. Transfer the potatoes and green beans to a serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Season with red pepper flakes.
7. Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese on top and serve .
[...] Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen [...]
[...] Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen [...]
[...] Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen [...]
[...] | Caramel Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Tracey’s Culinary [...]
[...] | Caramel Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen | [...]
[...] | Caramel Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen | [...]
I think ‘good luck’ is completely appropriate. =) And yes, babies everywhere!
I’m totally crushing on this salad, though, with its simple execution and rustic look. You constantly amaze me with your ability to bring humble ingredients together and make them sing.
This is going on my weekend menu!
This so beautiful Brian… the perfect dish for any party!
Yum! Love everything about this!
[...] Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen [...]
What a gorgeous salad!
Just lovely sweet friend. And I completely agree, everyone is having babies! This is a beautiful potato salad. So much more elegant than what is normally served. Thank you for inspiring me to pick up a bag at the market today. Hugs and love.
A virtual surprise baby shower? What an adorable idea! Any new parent would love the sublime simplicity of this recipe.
What a great idea Brian!
If I’m reading this?? Of course I am reading it!!
Thanks so much for your sweet post, Brian. I am so lucky and blessed to have so many amazing friends. It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you better over the past few years. Hopefully I will see you soon so that I can get you to take a few photos of the new baby, since you take the best photos of pretty much anyone I know!
And, this potato salad looks absolutely perfect… Everything about it! It is perfect for a fall get together, and I know we’ll be getting some potatoes in our CSA very soon, so I will give it a try. Yum!
I just love your dreamy photography! It’s like I’m in an old western movie and I’m on a horse and I’m wearing a cape. It’s pretty hot.
this looks amazing!
That is one gorgeous potato salad & I totally agree with Bev. Now where’s my cape ; )
Babies all around you? Is it making you baby hungry Brian? I love how simple the recipe is, with the add-on of green beans and zero mayo for a healthier version. Nice work mister!
No babies here, I am SO done with that. You can have one of mine, if you want
Yummy baby potatoes, though.
I’m in love with your food photography!
It’s different from all the other food blogs i follow…
it’s warm and cozy.
I just loved it!
what a gorgeous dish! i love the vintage feel of your photographs
Love the salad and the photos…you always have such lovely pictures that make my stomach growl! I love the haziness.
Love the idea of a virtual baby shower, and yes, everyone is have children!
It looks gorgeous, I’m sure Jen would love it!
There are babies galore lately! What a great potato salad for a party. I love that they are roasted!
Brian, great use of flavors. I love adding green beans to a potato salad as I am all about texture. Have never thought of adding feta, what a wonderful way to get the creamy part of the salad involved. Keeping this on file!
Honestly, I’ve been seeing so many pregnant people and small babies in and around Boston lately. I was starting to wonder if maybe I had just become more observant in general, or developed a fine-tuned sensitivity to large bellies… I’m slightly relieved that others are noticing the same!
Yes, I feel the same way–so! many! babehs! This salad is so perfect for this time of year–beans are at the end of their season & potato season is just starting.
LOVE that you paired it with green beans. So rustic and flavorful
Love, love, love…especially the bit of crumbled cheese on top. So pretty…and I don’t say that about vegetables very often!
This whole baby thing must be in the air, seems like everyone I know is pregnant or just gave birth as well!
Mmmmnnnn!. . . I LOVES me some fingerlings, especially when they are potatoes (or even better, trout!)
Cuando todo está dicho y hecho, el acto de ser uno de los padres consiste en un conjunto de actividades radicalmente desinteresada y muchas veces incomprensible inconveniente. Dos adultos que de otro modo podría emplear su tiempo y sus recursos en actividades placenteras de diversa índole optar por buscar la vivienda y proporcionar alimentos y otras instalaciones para los organismos dependientes cuyos horarios completamente personal, por otra parte, no podría estar en mayor desacuerdo con los adultos, y que involucran a sus padres literalmente durante décadas en un compromiso entre un programa de trabajo o de placer y las exigencias de su descendencia. No es del todo sorprendente que los padres pueden tener un hijo, aunque sólo sea por error o debido a las expectativas confusas de felicidad. Lo que es realmente sorprendente es que la mayoría de los padres tienen más de un hijo.
Lionel Tiger
Yes, it’s true, everyone is pregnant. I think it’s all the kids from the baby boom generation who are now having kids. Oh, I’d totally eat this, but probably pick out the green beans – says my pregnant self
I thought you might be spilling some important new yourself;-) GREG
Dreamiest pictures ever! And yes please to this potato salad. It sounds wonderful.
[...] | Caramel Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen | [...]
I just love the idea of a virtual party – love the mood set by your special photo effects! This salad is perfect for the cooler weather coming.
Jen is such a doll and I am so happy for her. I think this potato salad is a delicious idea for a real baby shower. Or for me right now for lunch!:)
How fun. I love this blogging community! So amazingly wonderful. The fingerling salad looks darned tasty too!!
Photos are okay — but very dark & look washed out. Try using natural light & a light box.
I am a food stylist
)
Your potato salad sounds and looks great…I’m now obsessed and have to try these soon!! What a great thing you all did for Jen!!
Thank you so much for bringing this delicious salad to Jen’s virtual shower (and for being the only boy to attend, haha)! It looks amazing, and I’ll definitely be adding this to my party food repertoire. I know Jen will love it, too!
Brian, thank you so much for being a darling friend and participating in Jen’s shower. I’m normally not a potato salad fan at all – but yours looks simply gorgeous! Loving the green beans and red pepper flakes too, and that there’s no mayo in sight!
[...] | Caramel Apple Cookie Cups Bake at 350 | Soft Sugar Cookies for a Baby Shower A Thought For Food | Fingerling Potato Salad TidyMom | Apple Pomegranate Spritzers i am baker | Advice to a New Mommy Healthy Green Kitchen | [...]
Potato Salad is my weakness…I honestly can’t wait to make this!
Wonderful post Brian! Must be in the air….got a couple of maternity sessions.
Love the cool, moody images!
Hi, preggo here! I understand your sentiment…and I feel like a lot of people are pregnant, too! So lovely of you to throw a virtual baby shower for your friend…and this salad sounds delicious. Love me some fingerling potatoes, esp. at this time of year.
I’m not having any babies — but I will have another portion of this. A great potato salad!
if you ever get to central VA you’re more than welcome to baby sit mine for few hours
Lovely salad Brian, perfect for any party
It must be try this kind of food….Finger food is one of my favorites…Thank you so much for bringing this delicious salad..It a healthy kind..
The salad looks looks wonder.