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. I could lay in my bed in the morning and look out at the beautiful wild flowers. What a blessing that was! I wish I had pictures I could share. They are only in my head as memories. I do remember some of the flowers that would bloom.

Tons of these:

And, lots of these:

So many beautiful colors. What kind of wild flowers do you have in your area?

A few outdoor pics for Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer and Rednesday! with It’s a Very Cherry and today’s lagniappe is a great idea for Crockpot Wedneday with Dining with Debbie.

Today’s Lagniappe: Fruited Brisket
Tender delicious and easy – made in a crockpot!

* 2 1/2 lb. beef brisket
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1 tablespoon pepper
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 tablespoon garlic powder
* 1 C. dried apricots
* 2 C. dried sweetened cranberries
* 1 C. dried prunes
* 3 C. water

Season the brisket on both sides and sear on all sides in a hot frying pan. Then in your slow cooker, put down your 2 c of onions and place seared brisket on top. Add in all the fruits. Pour 3 cups of water over everything and cook on low for 4 hours. Refrigerate overnight (it’s easier to cut it real thin when it’s cold). Place sliced beef and all the gravy and fruit into your slow cooker on high to heat for 20 minutes and serve.