Southern Reader
Have you noticed the new tab at the top of the page? It is called Christi’s Reads. I am and always have been an avid reader. I wanted to share with you what I am reading now and what I have read in the past that I really enjoy. I would love to hear about what others are reading and what you enjoy.
If you are a reader, you are probably like me and always looking for a new good book to read. Let’s share our ideas and reviews! I hope you will enjoy this new feature and I would love to have you participate.
To let me know what you are reading or have read and would recommend, email me at christi@asouthernlife.com. I’ll work on getting the comments to work on that page but in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to send your reviews and recommendations to be by email!
Happy reading!

It's also 2nd Time Around Tuesday. Seen that picture at the top before? Yes, it is from a previous tablescape. Looks like a quiet spot for a good read.
Today’s Lagniappe: Oatmeal Carmelitas
This with a cup of coffee and a good book . . .
Preheat oven 350
2 C Flour
2 C oatmeal
1-1/2 C brown sugar
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1-1/2 cup butter, melted
Combine the above. Press 1/2 of the above mixture into greased 9×13 baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
Top with 1 – 12 oz pkg chocolate chips
1 C chopped nuts
Top this layer with 1-1/2 C caramel ice cream topping combined with 6 T flour. Drizzle over the chocolate and nuts.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over this layer and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Tags: Southern Living, Southern Reads
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:51 am
I tried so hard to figure out how to do tabs on my blogger site. I finally gave up. I really like the clean look it gives to a site. Good job.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
Would love to sip some tea at that table :0)
I’m glad you got your tabs…
The recipe sounds yummy.
I started reading the Anne of Green Gables series since it was her 100 year anniversary and I had never read them before. I’m on book 5…such a pleasant read for me.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
Wow, you are a computer GENIUS compared to me — I didn’t even realize what you meant by “tabs” until I read “Christi’s Reads,” then figured it out. Duh.
That recipe is divine… Cass
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
What a beautiful tablescape! Can’t wait to see your recommendations.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Girl, you are going to make me fat with these good recipes. Love them! And I love your tablescape!
Happy Second Time Around Tuesday. Hope you had a good birthday last week!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
August 26th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Will have to try those Oatmeal carmelites. Sounds like something my 11 yr. old granddaughter and I could try the next time she is here.