Shall we Dansk to a Symphony in Blue?

I found this vintage Dansk Paella pan in a local shop.

The shape and form were so attractive that even though I have never made Paella I decided that I could use it for a baking and serving dish.

I can visualize it filled with pasta and sauce, wine steamed clams, a hearty stew or a curry.

The shape is smooth 

and the enamel is in perfect condition.

In 1974 Avocado Green and Harvest Gold were the popular colors 

for appliances and kitchen decor.

Our wedding gifts were in Avocado Green

none of them exist today 

almost 37 years later!

We had a Blue themed kitchen for many years

with a whistling Copco kettle and baking dishes

and

Wedgewood Midwinter Stonehenge crockery in Blue.

In a recent post 

I showcased the current white Maxwell Williams 

white goes with everything!

Some Blue is creeping back into 

The Humble Bungalow

"what comes around goes around"

Grape Hyacinths

Seattle Music Experience

Frank Gehry designed structure

a symphony in blue

(too big for the Bungalow!)

Salt from Guernsey

hand scooped by salters

French sea salt is a Humble Bungalow staple

Blue sealer jars

 Suburban Princess

this display is for you!

Hydrangea

Postcard from Jeanne

Thank you

lovely blues...sent from across the sea

Harumi Ota 

a very talented porcelain artist created two bowls that caught my fancy a few years ago which I purchased and admire

here

and 

here

While I am embracing blues...

I cannot conceive of reintroducing Avocado Greens

except in the form of tasty and heathy avocados!

Does anyone have a Paella recipe that I must try?

Thank you for stopping by...

Harumi Ota bowl

I found this wonderful example of Harumi Ota's work in a gallery. It was summertime and I was hosting a dinner party the following evening.
 I knew this bowl would elevate the simple salad that I planned to serve.

Humble Bungalow Tomato Salad
yellow and red fresh organic cherry tomatoes
fresh basil leaves
crumbled feta cheese
Greek olives
several tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar
small sprinkling of sea salt

Harumi Ota porcelain artist

Local artist Harumi Ota is well known for his work in  porcelain. I found this bowl in a local gallery and use it for salads.
I buy organic greens at our local farmer's market and add a simple homemade French vinaigrette.

Humble Bungalow Vinaigrette
In a small deep bowl whisk 1 teaspoon French mustard, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon wine vinegar (I use 12 year aged balsamic vinegar) add sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.