Last night we enjoyed an Inn At Little Washington double date!

While we shopped at Eataly and The Union Square Farmer’s Market yesterday, Bo and I were inspired to cook in versus going out. The fresh summer vegetables inspired us to create a summer menu from a mix of Inn at Little Washington recipes.

A few years ago, Bo and I discovered The Inn At Little Washington cookbook while visiting my aunt and uncle in Vermont. Her copy of the cookbook was loved and worn as she references it almost weekly for it’s delicious Southern dishes with a new American and fresh food spin.

Check out those amazing pictures!

Bo wants to cook as much as possible between now and August 15th. Instead of just cooking for ourselves, we decided that having a guest would make for a perfect Saturday night.

Theodora and Bailey were our dinner date last night!

While Bo started in the kitchen I organized the house and made sure we had a nice dining area, fit for a delicious dinner.

Our kitchen looked like our own farmers market! There were fresh fruits and vegetables bringing color to every nook and cranny of our kitchen! A Fresh Summer Feast Menu

Two dozen fresh Wellfleet oysters drizzled with fresh lemon juice

Garden Tomato Salad with Grilled Red Onions, Fresh Basil, and Asiago Cheese

Lightly fried Snapper

Silver Corn Sauté

Unfortunately, none of these recipes are featured online but they do have some of their popular recipes on their site.

If you’re looking for a new cookbook to add to your collection, I can’t recommend this one enough. It is a cookbook that even a beginner chef can appreciate as it takes everyday ingredients, many of which are in your pantry or kitchen, to new levels. They are delicious straightforward dishes which will remind you why it eating seasonal and local meals tastes so right.

The entire meal, from start to finish, was delicious, fresh, and left us satiated.

It was such a pleasure sharing our Saturday tradition with a friend..