August is a month when families gather for that last “before school starts” trip to the beach. Sue and Steve Braddock celebrated their children’s and grandchildren’s visit with a picnic at the beach.
When families live in different places it is difficult to gather all together at the same time. When this happens it becomes the perfect photo opportunity.
South Island Living magazine recently featured their picnic, written and styled by KathyMillerTime.
Photos by Page Teahan Photography.
The family:
Sue and Steve Braddock; son and daughter-in-law, Griff and Mary Margaret Braddock; their 3 children, Blair, Elyse, and Kellis; son, Clay Braddock, (wife Valerie couldn’t make the trip)
The essentials for a summer picnic are: a great basket, a soft blanket, a rolling cooler filled with water, lemonade, wine and beer, a couple of beach chairs and food that is both portable and can hold up in the heat.
Sounds like a perfect tailgate menu too!
This great picnic basket came from Abercrombie & Fitch’s safari collection, bought by the Braddocks to use when driving their 1925 Rolls-Royce Barker Tourer to horse shows in Far Hills, NJ. The car has been sold, but the Braddocks kept the picnic basket.
Picnic Menu
Roast Beef, Havarti Cheese and Spinach Sandwiches served on Whole Wheat, wrapped in brown bakery tissue and tied with jute twine
Hot Dogs wrapped in foil to keep hot
Antipasto Pasta Salad served in a large bowl at home, but for a portable picnic place in clear acrylic canisters with sealed lids.
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Serving Size: 12
Ingredients
VINAIGRETTE
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
SALAD
- 8 ounces tricolor rotini pasta
- 2 cups seeded sliced cucumbers, half moon
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup smoked mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup Italian salami, diced
- 1 cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, rinsed and stemmed
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
- Puree capers, anchovy paste, and garlic in a food processor. Add vinegar and oregano; pulse to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
FOR THE SALAD
- Mix together cooked pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, onion, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and 2 tablespoons capers. Toss the salad with vinaigrette.
- Refrigerate salad overnight; just before serving adjust the seasonings.
Notes
This is fabulous for a picnic or a tailgate!By KathyMillerTime
Adapted from Cuisine At Home
Recipe Printed from www.kathymillertime.com
Seedless Grapes
Gold Fish Crackers (the big hit with the Braddock children).
Cookies
And the Lemonade
A few of the previous photos were mine…candid…
Please visit Page’s website…click here (always click on my orange!)
Page is a fabulous at capturing the special moments…And yes, she is as beautiful as she looks.
Thank you to Page Teahan for capturing the spirit of the Braddock family!
I am fortunate to work with great partners.
Thank you to Brian Gilbert with South Island Living.
Steve Leimberg, Unseen Images. His photography is amazing.
Susan Scarborough, Smitten, an amazing artist and photographer.
Page Teahan….you just witnessed her talent.
Picnics and tailgating go hand in hand.
Watch for upcoming stories from my tailgating travels.
I have a great feature for South Island Living coming in October issue with 2 great couples. Gators and Bulldogs..Could be interesting.
I’ll save you a seat at the table.
16 Comments
Thanks for writing such a wonderful article about our family!
Your family is special!
What a beautiful family and great photography!
Page does a beautiful job with her photography. I am lucky to work with several fabulous Photographers!
Absolutely beautiful photos of a beautiful family! 🙂
Thanks Leslie! Sue and Steve and family were delightful! The kids really enjoyed the grapes and gold fish.
LOVE this story! Seeing Steve look so robust is a real bonus. Can’t wait to try to pasta salad.
Trish, I always appreciate your comments. The Braddocks are doing well! The pasta salad is great, quite hardy. Watch for October issue with a Florida vs Georgia story…2 great couples rooting for their schools.
Fantastic. Love it. Thank you for sharing
Charlie and Rosemary,
Always apprecitate your comments and support of KathyMillerTime! The Braddocks are the best and we had fun planning this picnic. The weather even cooperated….It stormed everywhere except on our little piece of the beach.
I love seeing the pictures of all of the Braddock family. Everyone seems to be having so much fun! My guess is that most gatherings are great fun.
Yes they are a fun family and love getting together! The kids had a ball. Very photogenic and loved eating the grapes and gold fish.
Love the photos of the Braddock family! What a beautiful family!!
Thanks for your comment Pat! A great family and a great time on the beach. (If you remember, this is where I had to get to during our home closing! Think it turned out well.)
Kathy, I just loved everything about this feature!
Thanks Becky! I always enjoy hearing back from you, especially from all my friends in Tennessee!