Sunday Supper:

Welcoming Spring to the Table

The first weekend of spring invites a shift—lighter days, brighter flavors, and the simple joy of gathering again around the table. After a long winter, this is the time to embrace what’s fresh, vibrant, and just beginning to bloom.

A spring Sunday supper doesn’t need to be complicated. It’s about honoring the season with ingredients that feel alive—tender greens, herbs, citrus, and a sense of renewal in every bite. Think meals that are nourishing yet light, comforting but not heavy.

This week, we’re bringing that balance to the table with a dish that feels like spring in a bowl.

Spring Vegetable & Herb Tart

A light, colorful tart that’s perfect for welcoming spring, featuring seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and a flaky crust.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (or homemade if you prefer)
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup asparagus tips
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup ricotta or soft goat cheese (or vegan option)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out puff pastry onto the sheet and lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges.
3. Spread a thin layer of ricotta or goat cheese inside the border.
4. Arrange zucchini, squash, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes on top in a decorative pattern. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden and vegetables are tender.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature with a simple green salad.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Join us at The Gallery at Bex in Califon for April Showers Bring May Flowers, a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own fabric bouquet—perfect for welcoming the new season.

Open to all ages and crafting abilities, this is a wonderful way to gather, create, and bring a little spring indoors.

Guided by Carol Esch and Joanne Lepore, with all materials included (and the option to bring your own fabric), you’ll leave with something truly special.

Wednesday, April 15, at The Gallery at Bex, 56 Main Street, Califon, NJ. Choose from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

$30 per person. Walk-ins accepted. To register, please email: cesch1941@gmail.com

Let’s welcome spring together.

Catered Your Way

Celebrate this season with Bex! Whether it’s Easter, Passover, or any spring holiday, we bring fresh, flavorful catering to your table. From gluten-free and vegan options to traditional favorites, we can craft everything from brunches and dinners to light appetizers. Explore all the possibilities in our newly released Spring Menu and let us make your gathering effortless and delicious.