Fish for Good Friday

My little Easter Bunny community on my kitchen window sill.

   

 Years ago I was busy making Easter gifts in my ceramics studio into

the wee hours of the night for many days before each holiday.

   Now we have blogs and online shops to tend.

  Recently,  I found some of my vintage ceramics that were never sold,

and I've listed them on my Etsy shop since they are vintage

and they are handmade! 

 Meanwhile, I'm enjoying them on my kitchen windowsill,

 with some of my mini collectibles.

They make me smile, they are my toys!  

 I love Easter and I love miniatures! 

I love to cook too!  Teddy and I went shopping recently and bought some frozen fish,

 so I could make some easy economy meals.  Fried fish is perfect for a meatless

Good Friday meal!   It can be prepared quickly and it's tasty.

 Cole slaw and fries are also good accompaniments, like good old Fish and Chips

from Ted's English heritage.

  

Fried Fish for Good Friday

A simple meal of cucumbers vinegarette, red potatoes, peas,
 and  fried fish  with homemade tartar sauce, at the kitchen table,
 set with  everyday Corelle dishes, old etched glasses, and  colorful vintage linens.

 Whiting, it's flaky and mild tasting. 

At Aldi, I bought  a 2 lb. bag of frozen fillets for $3.99.
I thawed the fish, marinated some cucumbers,started boiling red-skin potato halves, and opened a can of peas to warm.
 I set out 3 plates, assembly-line style, one with flour, one with  a beaten egg and one with bread crumbs, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and you can add any herbs you like.
First I coated each fillet in flour, then dipped in the egg wash, and finally the bread crumbs.  I fried them at med-high heat   in a large preheated skillet with about 1/2 inch of oil. . When golden-brown,  I turned  them carefully, using an egg turner and fork. It only takes several minutes on each side,  and it's done when it flakes easily and both sides are nicely browned.
While they are cooking, I mix up some  simple Tartar Sauce, using equal parts mayonaise and sweet pickle relish.
I like to use mayonaise either homemade, which  I make with olive oil, or low-fat,  but you can use whatever mayo you have.
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 How do you like my mismatched silverware?
  I get a kick out of collecting different patterns and am making us
 a unique set of one of a kind pieces.  I like to think of all the tables they
 graced and imagine  the families that used them through the years.
Isn't it fun?

After dinner clean-up, when  all the dishes are done,
 We  sit down with a cups of green tea and some cookies.

This is a vintage tablecloth, with lots of spring flowers 

and it goes with my red and white kitchen.

I am using a darling,  pretty fluted-shaped teacup. 

 I really like the name of the pattern,  "Health and Happiness".

It's  by Royal Stafford Bone China, 

Made in England, from the Special Occasion Series.

 I baked the Swig Cookies, that are all over Pinterest, couldn't resist.
Mandi , from www.vintagerevivals.com, says they're
 "LITERALLY the best cookies known to man"
Who wouldn't like these simple sugar cookies with sour cream frosting?

Our nice little quiet evening meal for two.

 I'm not Catholic, but I know many people keep the tradition of not eating meat on Good Friday.

  Easter Sunday, we'll enjoy a huge  traditional ham dinner with lots of family!  I can't wait to see the children and share the special day with loved ones.  

Easter is so special to me, as I personally celebrate God's gift of his son to us, and  remember his death  and  resurrection..  He's alive, and in me.  And because he made the ultimate sacrifice, and I believe in Him,  I  have eternal life!  It's a free gift to all who believe! 

I feel renewed and joy-filled, my life has meaning and peace "that passeth understanding" !       

May you experience the joy of Easter and know God's love and grace in your life.

Happy Easter Hugs!

  Love, Linda

I'm joining Monday  parties:  Easter Party,   Cottage Style Entertaining at www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com

 Mop It Up Monday #60, at
 www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2013/03/mop-it-up-monday-61.html
                          and
 Kathe's You're Gonna Love It!  at
www.kathewithane.com/2013/03/youre-gonna-love-it-week-47.html