Friday Favorites: Top Finds for April 12 (Love List)

Spring has arrived, and with the holiday weekend approaching, we’ve gathered a few favorite kitchen and tabletop picks. Marcia is looking for something cheerful for her front door and found a simple greenery bunny that’s perfect for the season. I’m eyeing the Floral Meadow dinnerware from Williams-Sonoma—the salad plates mix beautifully with plain white dinner plates and work well for dessert too. – Melissa
Are you one of the Trader Joe’s kringle hunters? Their Danish Kringles are seasonal favorites; the spring variety is raspberry and is delicious warmed for Easter morning alongside scrambled eggs and coffee. They also make a thoughtful hostess gift if you’re headed to a beach house or a ranch for the weekend. I keep several in my freezer so I always have one on hand. Pumpkin caramel returns in the fall—more on that during our full Trader Joe’s roundup next Friday. – Melissa
To complete your holiday table, take a look at our Easter menu for inspiration. While I enjoy a spicy-sweet glazed ham, my all-time favorite Easter entree is slow-roasted lamb shoulder seasoned with rosemary and garlic—a comforting, flavorful centerpiece. – Marcia
For my family, an Easter afternoon picnic means fried chicken, coleslaw, and deviled eggs. I’ve perfected my deviled egg recipe and own several egg platters because they disappear in minutes. For the easiest peeling, buy your eggs a day or two in advance—very fresh eggs are harder to peel when hard-boiled; choose large (not jumbo). I also recommend the Negg Boiled Egg Peeler for quick results. Instead of plain mayo or mustard, try Durkee Famous Sauce for the filling; it adds a bright, tangy note and is sold at most major grocers. – Melissa
I’m traveling to Midland next week to speak to the Midland Country Club Women’s Association and plan to bring a particular book to read on my Southwest flight. Several readers recommended it when I was enjoying The Rent Collector, which is also a wonderful read. – Marcia