Southern Scenes?

by Christi on February 2, 2010

Okay, usually not a lot of snow in the South, but this year is a bit strange. We have had more snow than I know what to do with. Fortunately, some others in the area did know what to do with it.

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And, something with a litle red!

And, something with a litle red!

We don’t have snow often, but fortunately,  when we do have it, we have fun with it!

Today’s Lagniappe:  Love Bites
Saw this on Home Made Simple and just love this idea for Valentine’s Day.12 large red globe grapes

1 log (4 ounces) goat cheese
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

  1. Cut each grape in half. Cut a small slice off the end of each half to prevent it from tipping.
  2. Using a small melon baller or a tiny spoon, scoop out any seeds and enough flesh to create a slight indentation.
  3. Cut the goat cheese log into 24 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
  4. Press one side of each ball of goat cheese into the chopped pistachios.
  5. Place the cheese in each grape half, pistachio-side up. Press gently to adhere. Serve on a small dish or a small decorative cake stand for an elegant effect.

Make Ahead Tip: Grape Cups can be prepared several hours in advance. Refrigerate in an airtight container, until ready.

A few outdoor pics for Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer and Rednesday! with It’s a Very Cherry.

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{ 19 comments… read them below or add one }

cindy February 5, 2010 at 8:16 am

Being a gal from an area where the snow does fly in the winter time, I think you did a wonderful job. What an imagination. How many people did you have to help you?

Helena February 3, 2010 at 9:07 pm

Those are really creative snow sculptures!

Beansieleigh February 3, 2010 at 10:46 am

Oh my gosh, Christi! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the snow elephant! The FIRST one I’ve EVER seen! We get a little more than our fill of it here, but it’s good to see you and yours are having fun with it! Happy Rednesday, and it’s nice to meet you! ~tina

Tracy February 3, 2010 at 9:46 am

How creative! I love the snow critters!

~ Tracy

Cass at That Old House February 3, 2010 at 9:01 am

Whoa! Amazing snow”men” — wonderful. I have no idea how someone accomplishes that kind of detail with snow –mine always look like big ugly lumpy things.
Very cute!
Cass

denisemarie February 3, 2010 at 8:47 am

fancy snowdudes!!

Julie February 3, 2010 at 8:46 am

How creative ! You had to get way more snow than we got here to have such large sculptures!!! And someone is adventurous with that pop of RED! Little did they know it would end up on a Rednesday post!!! :-)

SueLovesCherries February 3, 2010 at 8:30 am

Boy, someone’s got a lot of time on their hands! Glad they made good use of their time and health!

Myrna February 3, 2010 at 7:42 am

I love the snow sculptures! Great snow pics !
Blessings,
~Myrna

Joyce M February 3, 2010 at 1:41 am

Snow elephant….wowza!
Joyce M

Delores February 3, 2010 at 12:01 am

Fantastic ice sculptures. I like the elephant. – Delores

LaVoice February 2, 2010 at 11:33 pm

Thank goodness we never get enough snow to do this. This is a great way to enjoy the snow and provide for some interesting sculptures.

quiltworks February 2, 2010 at 11:30 pm

Wow! Those are fantastic sculptures!
I am blown away!

… beauty in the mist

Carol @ Old Glory Cottage February 2, 2010 at 11:00 pm

Is that a snail? I love that! And a kitty and an elephant! So much more exciting than the usual snowman. You really know how to do snow right!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol

James February 2, 2010 at 10:41 pm

That looks like fun. I wish that we would get more snow around here.

Claudia@DipityRoad February 2, 2010 at 10:35 pm

Very fun inDEED!

What a creative group you are. I love snow…but must admit that the traditional 3 big balls are my extent!

:)

Lori E February 2, 2010 at 10:20 pm

Well that is really something. Great snow sculpting.

Sandi February 2, 2010 at 10:09 pm

Ohh I love the ellie…he’s really a handsome snow sculpture!
Happy REDnesday to you.
Sandi @ Bearly Sane

Marjorie February 2, 2010 at 9:32 pm

lol…love the snowmen..ehhh animals…you sure do have creative neighbors
Molly

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