Month: May 2009
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Southern Blues
I’m blue today because there has been quite a change around here this weekend. The robins have left the nest. It seems so quiet. I have pictures of them leaving that I will post on Wednesday. They were so sweet. We have spotted them out with their parents since they left, but, the nest is…
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Southern Sunday Favorite
Sunday Favorites is hosted by Chari at Happy to Design. The last of the robins left the nest this morning. I’ll be posting pics of that on Outdoor Wednesday this week. Today, a look back: Check back on Wednesday for more pics. They are so sweet. Both Mama and Daddy birds are feeding the babies…
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Southern Goodness
I saw a recipe for a bacon, lettuce and fried green tomato recipe. It looked yummy. Of, course, I wanted to put my own spin on it. Okay, so first you make the remoulade. Remoulade: Use in amounts that suit your tastes Zatarains creole mustard Mayonnaise Red chili sauce (not much) Horseradish Worcestershire sauce (a…
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Southern Memorial Tablescape
It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan from Between Naps on the Porch. Click on the pic to see more great tablescapes this week. Once again we are visiting my friend Linda at The Cottage. Linda brought her white fiestaware and pictures of people in her family who have served in the military. She has pictures of…
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Southern Robin Update
It’s time for another robin update. They are growing so fast. Almost time to leave the nest!
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Southern Repeat
I ran this recipe for Lemon Thyme cookies last Friday. I was a little late about getting it up so I am posting it again. I made these lovely little cookies with thyme from my garden and I absolutely loved them. I think they may be one of the best cookie recipes I have tried.…
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Southern Memorial Day
I want to tell you about my father-in-law, Dr. Joe B. Wharton Jr. Dr. Joe B., as he was known, was a Navy doctor during World War II. He served in the South Pacific. One of our treasures is the letters that he and my mother-in-law, Iola Holt Wharton, exchanged during his service in the…
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Sunday Daddy-isms
Thanks again to Chari at Happy to Design for hosting Sunday favorites. Here is one of mine: One of my very favorites titled “Daddy-isms” Since I posted Mama-isms, one of my two beautiful sisters requested that I give equal time to Daddy-isms. My Daddy died in 1992 at the age of 54 of cancer. Daddy…
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Southern Visit
Sorry to be so late posting this morning. I had an early morning appointment with the eye doctor. I’m getting ready for a visit from Mama and her husband Chester. We are really, really looking forward to seeing them and spending some time relaxing and having fun. When they visit we always have a very…
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Southern Table with a Friend
You may remember getting to know Linda Howell previously. She is my good friend who is a great real estate agent and a fabulous actress. Linda invited me out to The Cottage last weekend where we sat at this beautiful table with her gorgeous china and visited. The china is Montmery by Haviland. It was…
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Southern Parents
As promised, here are more pictures. Today we are taking part in Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer. See more outdoor Wednesday by clicking on the pic above. Today’s Lagniappe: Shrimp Dip My Mama used to make a similar version of this that I just loved with tortilla chips, enjoy! 1 can shrimp (4-6 oz.),…
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A Southern Second Chance
It’s 2nd Time Around Tuesday! My dog Bailey is my story today. Bailey was 2 years old when we found him in a shelter in Paragould, Arkansas. It was his 2nd time in a shelter in his short 2 years. He was filthy dirty and a bit afraid. When we found him, we called immediately.…
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Southern Arrival!
Talk about a metamorphosis! How about this: Check back on Wednesday for more pics. They are so sweet. Both Mama and Daddy birds are feeding the babies and, yes, I’ve got pics. Join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for more Metamorphosis Monday! Today’s Lagniappe: Margarita Now that warm weather is upon us, it…
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Southern Sunday Favorite
Today, I’m joining our friend Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday Favorites whre we get to share a favorite past post. I love this. Thank you Chari for the great idea! So here it is. I always have enjoyed sharing with y’all about people I love. Here is one of my favorites: Southern Mama-isms…
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Southern Flashback Foodie Friday
I’m joining Kitchen Bouquet today for Flashback Friday and Designs by Gollum for Foodie Friday. I’m flashing back to remember one of my Daddy’s favorite dishes, chicken fried steak! His mother, my grandmother made this and my mother learned how to make her recipe from her and now my mother has taught me. This chicken…