Month: April 2010
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Southern Shrimp
I’ve posted so many times about Southern Shrimp. I can’t begin to tell you how sad I am about the oil spill in the Gulf. I pray for the people who make their livelihood from the Gulf region that this will be resolved soon. I don’t know that much about the Gulf oil platforms. I…
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Southern Table in the Garden
As I have been working today, I have noticed the pink flowers pouring over the fence in the back. It reminds me of when I put in my garden last year as these flowers were blooming. Alas, I am not putting in my regular garden this year. I am gardening in pots. Too much going…
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Southern Blue Heron
Our friend Jim Gaston at Gaston’s White River Resort has been at it again. He runs a wonderful resort, but I think his true talent is photography! If you have never visited, you absolutely should! Check out their Facebook specials right now! Check out Jim’s great pics of the mighty Blue Heron on the White…
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Southern Strawberries
I love strawberries! I decided to try out an idea I had brewing in my brain this past weekend. I took the lemon-thyme cookie dough that I just loved and used it as a crust for individual tart pans. The dough made a beautifully flaky crust for my tarts with a nice lemony, thyme flavor.…
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Southern Outdoor Rooms
If you’ve been around A Southern Life for a while you know that I really enjoy being outdoors as much as possible. Outdoor rooms are the perfect place for me. What do you need to have an outdoor room? For me, all I need is a comfortable place to sit, a little shade and maybe…
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Southern Sunday
Recently I posted pictures of the steep hills that I encounter on my daily walks. These steep hills and long walks are made much more bearable by the beautiful scenery that I see as I pass by. Our lives are like that. Sometimes, we encounter steep hills but they are made bearable by trusting in…
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Southern Spring Showers
We have been enjoying days and days of sunshine, but as I look at my plants outdoors, I could see, they really needed rain. Watering is great, but sometimes, they just need a good soaking rain. Well, yesterday, last night and this morning – they got it! It is another beautiful day here in my…
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Southern Favorites
Do you have recipe sites that you routinely visit? I do! Some of my favorites are And then, of course there are the great blog parties with recipes, like today’s party at Gollum’s What are your favorite recipe sites? Today’s Lagniappe: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers This lovely recipe is from All Recipes. If you…
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Southern Endings
Sadly, The Cottage, which I have posted about is coming to an end. They had the most wonderful dishes and home items, but, now, they are going out of business 🙁 I did a tablescape at The Cottage that was one of my favorites. Here it is for: From when times were better for The…
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Southern Wildflowers
Mama is traveling this week to San Antonio. This is a great time to travel through Texas. The bluebonnets should be blooming! I remember when I lived in Texas how I looked forward to the pretty blue flowers. When I was growing up, my bedroom window faced a field that would bloom in the Spring.…
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Southern Wild Onions
One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing the wild onions appear. Oh, I know they are considered weeds among many, but to me, they are just a wonderful sign of spring! If you have them in your yard, you know it. When you mow over them, they give off the most wonderful smell!…
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Southern “Herban” Renewal
Every year, I plant herbs. Sometimes I plant them in my her planter. Sometimes in my garden. But, always, I must have herbs in the garden. This year, I have put herbs in pots. Sorry I didn’t get the before pics. I got busy moving the huge pots and then planting them! I moved my…
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Southern Sunday
Everywhere I look, new life is beginning, the trees and flowers have bloomed, the birds are busy building nests for new life. New life is everywhere. Thank you Lord for all of your blessings! Thank you for the new life we can have in you through your Son, Jesus! Therefore if any man be in…
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Southern Wonderful World
I LOVE spring! The trees The flowers The blue skies, the asparagus, the snap peas, the strawberries . . . okay, I digress! I love the colors but I also love the flavors. What a wonderful world! Today’s Lagniappe: Spring Green Risotto Something pretty and green for Spring from Ina Garten for * 1 1/2…
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More Southern Porch Stuff
I’ll have to admit, when ever it is even the least little bit warm enough, I’m ready to move it outside. I love having morning coffee on the porch, lunch on the porch, dinners on the porch. I’ll even try to arrange to have meetings on the porch. Anything to be out enjoying the sunshine!…