A minimalist coastal menu designed for precision, restraint, and quiet elegance

There’s a moment in Chapter 2 of The Sea Glass Journal where everything has to be perfect. No spills. No stains. No room for error.

This menu is inspired by that scene—a study in pale tones, clean lines, and controlled beauty. Each element is simple on its own, but together they create something intentional and elevated.

Whether you’re recreating the moment for yourself or serving a small gathering, these recipes are designed to scale easily while keeping their refined aesthetic.

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🥂 Jasmine Glass Fizz

A light, floral drink with a soft sparkle—delicate and refreshing.

Serves 1

• 2 oz chilled jasmine green tea (lightly brewed)
• 2 oz white grape juice
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• 2–3 oz sparkling water (or Prosecco for cocktail version)
• clear ice
• pinch of sea salt
• lemon peel

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with clear ice.
2. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the ice.
3. Add jasmine tea, white grape juice, and lemon juice.
4. Gently top with sparkling water or Prosecco.
5. Twist lemon peel and place on top.
6. Do not stir aggressively—keep it clear and layered.

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Serves 2

• 4 oz jasmine tea
• 4 oz white grape juice
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 4–6 oz sparkling water or Prosecco

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Serves 6–8 (small gathering)

• 12 oz jasmine tea
• 12 oz white grape juice
• 3–4 oz lemon juice

To serve:

• Add 4–5 oz of the base to each glass over ice
• Top individually with sparkling water or Prosecco

👉 Tip: Always add bubbles per glass to keep it fresh and luminous

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🍢 Sea Glass Skewers

Clean, geometric bites with soft coastal tones.

Serves 1 (3 skewers)

• 6 pear cubes (peeled)
• 6 white cheddar cheese cubes
• 3 honeydew cubes
• pinch of sea salt

Assembly (per skewer)

pear → cheddar → honeydew → pear → cheddar → honeydew

Instructions

1. Cut all cubes to uniform size (about ½ inch).
2. Pat fruit dry to keep edges clean.
3. Thread in symmetrical order.
4. Keep alignment straight and tight.
5. Sprinkle with a light dusting of sea salt to bring out the sweetness of the fruit.

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Serves 2 (6 skewers)

• 12 pear cubes
• 12 cheddar cubes
• 12 honeydew cubes

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Serves 6–8 (18–24 skewers)

• 36–48 pear cubes
• 36–48 cheddar cubes
• 36–48 honeydew cubes

👉 Prep ahead, assemble just before serving for the cleanest look

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🧀 Goat Cheese Silk with Sea Glass Grapes

Soft, airy, and luminous—this is the quiet contrast to the structured skewers.

Serves 1 (2–3 crostini)

• ¼ cup goat cheese
• 1–2 tbsp cream (or milk)
• 2–3 thin slices green grapes per piece
• 2–3 pale crostini
• optional: pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Whip goat cheese with cream until completely smooth.
2. Spread thinly and evenly onto crostini.
3. Top with 3 overlapping thin grape slices.
4. Keep surfaces clean and minimal.
5. Sprinkle with a light dusting of sea salt to bring out the sweetness of the grapes.

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Serves 2 (4–6 crostini)

• ½ cup goat cheese
• 2–3 tbsp cream
• 12 – 18 grape slices

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Serves 6–8 (12–18 crostini)

• 1½–2 cups goat cheese
• ¼–⅓ cup cream
• 36 – 54 grape slices

👉 Assemble just before serving to keep grapes translucent and fresh

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Final Notes for Serving

• Use white or neutral plates
• Leave negative space—don’t overcrowd
• Keep everything clean, aligned, and intentional

This menu isn’t about abundance.
It’s about control, restraint, and quiet beauty—just like the moment that inspired it.

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Watch Chapter 2 of The Sea Glass Journal here:

If you’d like to experience the full scene behind this menu, you can watch Chapter 2 of The Sea Glass Journal or read the story here.

And watch every chapter of The Sea Glass Journal, every Sunday night at 7pm with Kristin Omdahl HERE

Full Chapter Readings Playlist

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Immerse Yourself in the Sea Glass World

Step deeper into the story with the full Sea Glass Companion collection—where recipes, crochet patterns, and creative moments inspired by The Sea Glass Journal come to life. Explore the flavors, textures, and handmade details woven throughout the novel, and bring a piece of the story into your own world.

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About Kristin Omdahl

Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.