Southern Spring

Spring has finally “officially arrived!

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Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday!

After a long and cold winter, it is wonderful to see Spring again.

“Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow,
nor reap nor gather into barns,
and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are you not worth much more than they?
“And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?
“And why are you worried about clothing?
Observe how the lilies of the field grow;
they do not toil nor do they spin,
yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory
clothed himself like one of these.
Matt 6:26-29 (NASB)

From April 28, 2009:

It is Outdoor Wednesday at our friend A Southern Daydreamer’s blog. Here is our entry in the post. These are pics from where I used to live. Spring in the Ozarks.

A sunrise like this makes it worth it to get up really early!
A sunrise like this makes it worth it to get up really early!
Redbuds and tulip trees.
Redbuds and tulip trees.
This was the view from the deck. See the lake in the background?
This was the view from the deck. See the lake in the background?
Beautiful view!
Beautiful view!
More of the redbuds.
More of the redbuds.
One last shot.
One last shot.

I loved living in that house. The view was great and the sunrises were greater!

See the other Outdoor Wednesday posts.
See the other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

Today’s Lagniappe: Pasta Primavera

12 ounces pasta, bowtie noodles
2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
10 ounces asparagus spears, cut in 2″ pieces
8 ounces baby carrots, cut lengthwise, half
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup sour cream, light
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water and cook 10 minutes. Add squash, asparagus and carrots and cook 8 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.

Meanwhile put flour in a large skillet. Slowly whisk in milk until blended, taking care to get into corners of skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Pour over pasta mixture and stir to mix and coat. Sprinkle with cheese.


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10 responses to “Southern Spring”

  1. Wanda Lee Avatar

    Those pictures are so majestically lovely!~ Thanks for sharing them as well as for sharing that timely scripture! Also the recipe looks yummy; it’s making me hungry!

    Do also pop by for a vist my dear.

    You are also most warmly invited to partake and/or to particiapte with my 23rd, ‘Tuesday Tea For Two’ meme this Tuesday at my blog!..,

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen

  2. Chari Avatar

    Hi Christi…

    Ohhh…what lovely photos! I would love to visit the Ozarks in the Spring time! It looks sooo pretty with all those redbud trees in bloom! Thank you for sharing your photos with us for Sunday Favorites today, my friend!

    Mmm…your recipe for Pasta Primavera sounds really good! That is a dish that I haven’t had in awhile! Oooh…and I’m hungry right now! Hehe!

    Also…thank you for sharing those precious scriptures with us! I don’t know how many times that I’ve looked to those passages for comfort!

    Have a super Sunday, sweet lady!
    Chari @Happy To Design

  3. Clif Avatar
    Clif

    Great post. Great Scripture and pictures. Thanks for the recipe.

  4. Charlotte Avatar

    I’ve always liked that scripture about God taking care of the birds and the flowers. Your pictures are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

  5. RainGardener Avatar

    What beautiful scenery. Love the redbud trees.

  6. Anne Avatar

    I love this verse! I also love Spring and I love the fact that you shared this with me and made me smile. Thank you!

  7. Julie Avatar

    Thanks for sharing. I love the Scripture reference. Spring is such a time of renewal and once again getting the visual of “all things new and fresh.” It just reminds me that God continues to keep all things in order, on time, and in His perfect care. So He will do for me too, because I am His. Blessings for sharing!!! 🙂

  8. sarah Avatar

    it’s chilly here but you can smell spring in the air….funny how after the frigid cold…spring feels so good. Sort of like when He cleaned us up after living the way we did…or at least me…and coming to know the gentle breezes of His love….aaahhhh. feels so good.

  9. Whidbey Woman Avatar

    I love spring! If it weren’t for my allergies and asthma, it would be my favorite time of year 🙂 Thanks for sharing the scripture from Matthew. It is a good reminder of God’s love and care for us, and all creation. Have a great week!

  10. Dayle Avatar

    I love that passage from Matthew.

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