Southern Monday

by Christi on July 12, 2009

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Another metamorphosis with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch!

That garden is really coming along! We went from this:

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To this:

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To this:

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And now . . . this:

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And this:

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and this . . .

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Yes, I know there are a lot of weeds there, but, I am really happy with the progress. I work on the weeds as I can. Remember, I planted these from seed this year and then got a late start because of the cool weather (would love to see that now!). It is a miracle every day to go out and see how much everything has grown! Very happy with the progress!


Today’s Lagniappe:  Butter Pecan Crunch
Going with the no-bake stuff today!

* 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 1/3 cup butter, melted
* 2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
* 2 cups milk
* 1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened slightly
* 8 ounces Cool Whip
* 2 Heath candy bars, crushed

Directions

1.  Mix crumbs and butter; press into bottom of 9×13 pan.
2. Chill.
3. Beat pudding mixes and milk until well blended.
4. Fold in ice-cream and Cool Whip.
5.  Spoon over crust.
6.  Sprinkle with crushed Heath bars.
7.  Freeze.
8.  Thaw about 20 minutes before cutting.

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{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }

Cheri Peoples July 14, 2009 at 11:53 am

I so want a garden but nothing grows well here in the sand of Fl. It just doesn’t taste the same as when things are grown in dirt.
Cheri
Come for a visit and sign up for my GIVE AWAY all month

Kim July 14, 2009 at 9:18 am

The garden is looking good.

Kammy July 13, 2009 at 9:55 pm

Oh, this recipe looks easy and so sinful !
Your garden looks very nice !
Hugs ~ kammy

Shelia July 13, 2009 at 4:31 pm

Beautiful garden!
be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Ashley July 13, 2009 at 12:50 pm

Your garden is really coming along. My dad just planted a garden for the first time and this past weekend, he brought us a laundry basket full of veggies. I am amazed at the bounty! I wish you the same :)

Have a wonderful week!

Chari July 13, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Hi Christi…

Just wanted to let you know that I left you a note on your Sunday Favorites post!

Ohhh…your garden is coming along so nicely!!! It’s looking great, my friend!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe for Butter Pecan Crunch with us…it’s sounds sooooo good!!! I love Heath butter brickle candy bars…I’ll have to give this recipe a try!!!

Have a marvelous Monday, my friend!
Chari

Mama July 13, 2009 at 7:53 am

Christi the garden looks great. We need to plan another visit soon to “help” with the harvest!

Christine July 12, 2009 at 9:21 pm

Wow! What a healthy garden and you will be getting a bountiful harvest pretty soon…Christine

ButterYum July 12, 2009 at 8:47 pm

Beautiful – you have such a green thumb!

KBeau July 12, 2009 at 8:30 pm

Your garden is coming along nicely, and it looks like it’s just the right size to be manageable.

abeachcottage July 12, 2009 at 8:05 pm

wow what a great job, very pretty, your work is paying off, love it when that happens

happy met monday

Sarah

Sarah July 12, 2009 at 7:57 pm

Gardens ROCK! I have one and it was so amazing to see it go from seeds to huge plants that are probably going to take over my whole yard. I’ve got watermelons and cantaloupes out the waa-zoo!

Pat July 12, 2009 at 7:54 pm

Your garden is beautiful!

The Butter Pecan Crunch sounds delish!

Traci July 12, 2009 at 7:50 pm

Oh, I am so jealous! I wanted to plant a garden this year, but just had so many other projects that I couldn’t fit it in. I miss my homegrown tomatoes and green beans. There’s nothing like them!
You garden looks deliciously beautiful!
Traci

Liz July 12, 2009 at 7:39 pm

What a pretty garden. So much work but the pay off is wonderful!

~Liz

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