Southern Winter Color

Yesterday, I was writing about the monochromatic color of the snowy world. Well, Jim Gaston of Gaston’s Resort in Lakeview, Arkansas proved me wrong. He has such an eye for finding that spot of color in the midst of the snowy white.

waiting-for-spring
Just waiting for Spring

Let's play
Let's play

Getting cold feet.
Getting cold feet.

At the top of Bull Shoals Dam looking down at the White River
At the top of Bull Shoals Dam looking down at the White River

Tall Grass in the snow.
Tall Grass in the snow.

Thank you Jim for once again reminding me what a beautiful area we live in! Wednesday Feb. 10th is the last day to enter to win the Donnadot give away. Don’t miss it! Be entered by 4:00 p.m. central time to have a chance to win ๐Ÿ™‚

A little outdoor pic for Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer and Rednesday! with It’s a Very Cherry and today’s lagniappe is a great idea for Crockpot Wedneday with Dining with Debbie.

Today’s Lagniappe: Crockpot Chocolate Pudding Cake
Somthing chocolate-y and decadent to share on Valentine’s Day!

  • 1 pkg. two layer chocolate cake mix
  • 3 oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Spray a 4 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and pudding mix. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the water, then add the sour cream and oil and beat until smooth. Add to the dry ingredients and beat well. Stir in the chocolate chips.Pour into crockpot. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until top springs back when touched very lightly with finger. 8-10 servings

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23 responses to “Southern Winter Color”

  1. Shelley G in Iowa Avatar

    Love the birds and nature you’re captured. Really, really nice!

  2. denisemarie Avatar

    TFS. I love cardinals and these are terrific shots of them.

  3. The Happy Homemaker Avatar

    What beautiful little birdies…and doesn’t winter weather just SCREAM “crock-pot”???I’ve never made anything sweet in my slow cooker…can’t wait to try this! Happy Rednesday!

  4. Alison @ Hospitality Haven Avatar

    Your photos are gorgeous!!!

  5. LeAnn @ See Great Things Avatar

    BEAUTIFUL pictures that just make you feel great as you view them. To have a great recipe to top that off, what’s not to like!!! Thanks for sharing. ~

  6. Myrna Avatar

    Very beautiful winter pics!
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

  7. SnoWhite Avatar

    Love the beautiful images …! And, that dessert sounds tasty!

  8. Helena Avatar

    These are really beautiful photos! Your recipe looks great too … I bookmarked it so I can try that. I’m always looking for new stuff to make in my crockpot. ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Donna Rafferty Avatar
    Donna Rafferty

    I love those beautiful shots of the cardinals. I was so surprised to see you are near Bull Shoals area. I live in MA, but I have property nearby on Norfork Lake in Missouri. We always spend a couple weeks there each year for vacation. It’s such a beautiful area!

  10. Carol @ Old Glory Cottage Avatar

    Such lovely pictures! I would love to be able to get such great shots of the cardinals that come to my feeders!
    Happy REDnesday!
    Carol

  11. Gail@FaithfulnessFarm Avatar

    BEAUTIFUL…i just love cardinals!! Your recipe looks yum too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Blessings!
    Gail

  12. Debbie Avatar

    Beautiful photos! The presentation was breathtaking!
    Debbie@debbie-dabble

  13. Pat@Back Porch Musings Avatar

    Gorgeous photos and thank you for the link. I just clicked over to the resort page, for a minute. I’ll be going back. Looks like a place we would enjoy and it’s close to home!:-)

    I have happy memories of staying with a friend and her family, in a little cabin on the White River, when I was 14 years old. Absolutely wonderful week!

  14. SueLovesCherries Avatar

    I want a piece of that cake right now! No, wait, I haven’t had breakfast yet! ๐Ÿ™

    Pretty, pretty pictures – thanks for sharing them with us!

  15. manang kim Avatar

    The birds are so pretty. Thanks for sharing!

    Rednesday~Red Shade

  16. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    What beautiful photos. I’ve never heard of a crock pot cake! I’ll have to try it.

  17. Eileen Avatar

    Beautiful photos, I love the cardinals. Awesome shots!

  18. Denise Avatar

    I love the birds! I wish we could see cardinals here. The recipe sounds like a keeper! Thanks Denise

  19. LaVoice Avatar

    I am sure you are tired of the winter as most of us. It certainly provided you with some very nice scenes for today. Snow is very pretty if you can stay out of it.

  20. Jean Stockdale Avatar

    What a gorgeous set of photos. Thanks for sharing. I am blog hopping from the Southern Daydreamer meme.

    Blessings.

  21. luna miranda Avatar

    wow, that’s a bunch of wonderful colors you captured! great shots!

  22. debbie Avatar

    I love cardinals!! Beautiful photos!!~

  23. Tracy Avatar

    Fabulous photos! I especially love the cardinals. They are one of my favorite birds. The recipe sounds great! I will have to make that for my kiddos for a special treat.

    ~ Tracy

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