Month: January 2011
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Southern Mardi Gras Wreath
Just a little more Mardi Gras color around here. It has the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. Just a grapevine wreath draped with purple ribbon and adorned with a big gold bow and a fun Mardi Gras mask. Couldn’t be easier! Today’s Lagniappe: Cajun Catfish From Betty Crocker something a little…
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Southern Snow Day
It started snowing here this morning and is still steadily snowing at mid-day here in my neck of the woods in Arkansas. Got some pics to share with you as well as a recipe! I love asparagus. Of course, we usually cut off the top part and throw the woody part away. I’ve always seen…
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Southern Decadence on a Dime
Sometimes, it is nice to go out to eat at a restaurant. Saves having to cook, having to dishes and having to clean up. However, it rarely saves you money. If I am going out to eat, I want to eat somewhere that has a specialty that I know without a doubt is going to…
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Southern Pink Sky
A couple of days ago, as the day was ending, I looked up from my desk and noticed that everything outside kind of had a pinkish-golden hue. How beautiful it was! Today, I want to share those pictures with you, as well as introduce you to a new blog/website. The site is called “Great is…
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Southern Warm Up
While the snow is over (for now), it is still a bit chilly here. Time for some comfort food! Onion soup is yummy and the version I’m sharing today is Creole Onion Soup and the recipe is from Brennan’s New Orleans. I love the traditional French onion soup but honestly, the mozzarella is just a…
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Southern Chill
We are in the deep freeze here in Arkansas. My feet are freezing even as I type this! Time to warm up with some memories of a much warmer time. I remember taking the photos for this “tablescape” with my friend, Ann Messick. It was a nice hot day and I really wanted to jump…
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Southern Snow
Had to share this link to Garden & Gun online with their fabulous photo gallery of the snow that covered the South recently. Enjoy! http://gardenandgun.com/galleries/photos/southern-snow-january-2011
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Southern Snow Day
Yesterday was our first snow of Winter! It was only a light dusting but enough for the schools to close. Even though I was busy working, I still love snow days. Snow days always remind me of how exciting it was to get to stay out of school and stay home to “sled” and build…
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It’s That Time Again!
That’s right. The Christmas decorations are all gone and out come the Mardi Gras decorations! Are you ready for Carnival? More decorations to come! Thanks Susan for hosting: Today’s Lagniappe: Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice Something warm and yummy to start the celebration. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound…
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Happy January!
Hope everyone had wonderful holidays. I’m always so happy t0 be starting a new year. The days are starting to get longer and I’m already looking forward to Spring! January used to be one of my least favorite months. It always seems to be the coldest month.Here are 3 things that changed my mind about…