Month: February 2011

  • Easy Southern Gumbo

    One week to Mardi Gras! Can’t wait. We love gumbo around here, however on a weeknight, it is a bit much to get it all together. So, we take a shortcut! With a little help this gumbo in a box from Luzianne this can be a really tasty dinner! We start with some andouille sausage…

  • Surviving the Winter!

    If you have been around here awhile you may remember my past attempts at trying to keep my beautiful summer ferns alive inside through the winter. NOT a pretty site! Well, I have tried it again this year and, guess what? So far, I’m successful! If you are really successful keeping ferns through the winter,…

  • Southern Valentine’s Dinner

    So, Valentine’s Day is upon us. I’m thinking this would be the weekend to celebrate. Are you planning something special? Shrimp, lobster, steak? I’m thinking the best plans would be reservations! Let someone else do the cooking! Maybe a steak. Or maybe lobster. And, of course, you must have dessert! Sounds delicious! Of course, you…

  • Southern Valentine’s Day

    I’m back! Have missed everyone soooo much. Been busy then sick then busy again. Busy is very good – except when it means I neglect all my wonderful blog friends. Next Monday is the sweetheart day of Valentine’s. Mr. Southern Gentleman and I will be celebrating this weekend. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate – a…