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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!

It is 13 days to SPRING! Along with all the beautiful color that spring brings also comes the spring storms. That is the way it is in life as well. Sometimes we experience the storms in life, but eventually, the sun will shine again.

..Weeping may endure for a night,
but Joy Comes in The Morning.

Psalm 30:5

I love how my dad looked at the strong storms as I tell in this post from March 25, 2009:

lightening

It is storm season in the South again. We had a nice one come through yesterday. A lot of rain and wind with a little thunder and lightening thrown in. It wasn’t too bad. When I was a little girl, I was terrified of storms. I would get sick whenever the tornado sirens went off. Finally, one really stormy Spring, the sirens went off so often that I finally got where they didn’t bother me any more.

My daddy used to say “God’s stuttin’ His stuff” when we would have a big storm or a beautiful sunset or some other awesome event. Again, I am reminded how blessed I am to have grown up in my family.

Speaking of family, Mama is on Facebook now. They say the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people over 30. If you are on facebook, come on over and “friend” me (Christi Dicus Wharton). I would love to meet you. There is also actually a page for this blog. You can search on “A Southern Life” and become a fan if you like and post comments and stuff.

Alright, off to finish my tablescape for tomorrows post. Y’all have a great Wednesday!

Today’s Lagniappe: Asparagus Two Ways
I love asparagus and Spring is a great time to get it. Here are two recipes. I love the asparagus with the lemon butter sauce and that is the way I usually make it but the fried asparagus sounds really good. I like how the recipe sounds and will try it.

Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce

Clean and trim asparagus and then steam until tender. Melt some butter in a small saucepan. Squeeze in some lemon juice and a little salt and pepper (add a little garlic powder if desired). Stir the sauce and then pour over the asparagus. If you would like a little thicker sauce, it can be thickened with a little cornstarch and water mixture.

Fried Asparagus
This recipe says to fry in olive oil but since olive oil has such a low smoke point, I might substitute canola or vegetable oil.

1 pound of asparagus, trimmed.
1 medium egg.
4 ounces of freshly-grated Romano cheese.
1 cup of fine dry breadcrumbs.
1 tablespoon of milk.
Olive oil, for frying.
Salt and pepper.
Instructions for Fried Asparagus:

In boiling, salted water, cook the asparagus spears until just tender.
Drain on paper towels.
In a bowl, beat the egg with milk.
Dip the asparagus in the egg/milk mix, then into the breadcrumbs.
Heat enough olive oil to cover the asparagus in a deep fryer or a large skillet.
Fry the asparagus until lightly browned.
Drain on paper towels.
Season with your desired amount of salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with grated Romano cheese.

Photo by Chrislrmo


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10 responses to “Southern Sunday Favorite”

  1. Ginger Avatar

    We need the rain here, we can never get enough.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

  2. Charlotte Avatar

    We’ve had more rain than usual this winter. I love it. We don’t get a lot of rain here in the desert. As for facebook, I’ve been over 30 for over 40 years. lol And I’m on facebook.
    Have a great week.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

  3. Renee Avatar

    When it would thunder I would be told God is up in heaven bowling again! Great post…

  4. Whidbey Woman Avatar

    Yea, I remember my daddy telling me (when there was thunder) that God was moving his furniture. 🙂

  5. Clif Avatar
    Clif

    Good post. It’s been raining here in Arizona today, which is unusual. It’s beautiful. Your Dad was right in his observation. However, I think he may have said, “struttin’.” I am going to try the fried asparagus.

  6. Sherry Avatar

    As soon as I hit submit I realized I had posted my comment to the wrong blog! So sorry…

  7. Sherry Avatar

    Chari, Thanks for hosting Sundays favorites and for your sweet comment on my Ballard knock-off. I love asparagus but have never tried them fried. Sounds really good!

  8. Chari Avatar

    Hello sweet lady…

    So happy to see you this Sunday..once again! It’s always a pleasure, my friend!!! Loved your sweet daddy’s outlook on storms! I love when it storms…it’s when I get really energetic and want to clean! Hehe! I also just love falling to sleep by the sound of thunder and lightning!

    Mmmm…your recipe for fried asparagus sounds sooo good, Christi! I don’t believe that I’ve ever tried asparagus fixed that way but would love to give it a try! Thank you for the great recipes and thank you for sharing this sweet post with us today for Sunday Favorites!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

  9. Julie Avatar

    Yes the heavens declare the glory of God and woo hoo what a fabulous display of unmatchable power when those summer electrical storms break out. Sometimes watching those hot white streaks of lightning split up across the sky is *gasping* unspeakable. Words can not describe….
    I was scared of storms when I was little too. 🙂
    Thanks for a great post.

  10. Denise Avatar

    Great post, as always.

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