Category: Southern Living
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Southern Pairings
Been thinking about some pairings that would taste good and trying to come up with creative ways to do it. How about: Brie and hot pepper jelly Blue cheese and rosemary Parmesan and basil Cheddar and parsley I am going to experiment with some different flavors and see what I come up with. Of course,…
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Southern Summertime Pinks
Here are some of my favorite summertime pinks! The list could go on and on and on . . . What pink do you love this:
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Southern ‘Maters
Got some great little tomatoes out of my garden today along with a few herbs. I put together a little ‘mater salad. It was really, really good – so it is this weeks entry for Today’s Lagniappe: Christi’s ‘Mater Salad Bake one Pepperidge Farm pastry shell for each serving (you can skip this if you…
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Happy Southern Independence Day!
Looking for lots of great Independence Day table ideas for: Here is what we are doing around here . . . Of course, we just had the Red, White and Blue Festival last weekend, so this coming weekend, we will grill some barbecue ribs and enjoy the porch! Today’s Lagniappe: Stuffed Strawberries Something that is…
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Southern Sunday
Had such a great time out at the Red White and Blue Festival yesterday. Look forward to posting some great pics from the event! In the meantime join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! From July 21st, 2009: Southern…
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Southern Defense
Yes, today I am defending the oft maligned – mimosa tree! The beautiful, fragrant, puffy pink clouds in the Mimosa Tree (sometimes called a silken tree) have gotten a bad reputation for some! Not me, I love those pink puffs. Some call it a “dirty” tree. What kind of silly name is that? Yes, it…
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Southern Fun
We will be really busy this weekend with our local Red, White and Blue Festival! Can’t wait for all the fun and festivities! As you may know, in the South, we fry everything! Looking at the vendors for the festival I see fried Twinkies and Funnel Cakes and hot dogs and all kinds of crazy…
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Southern Red, White and Blue
This upcoming weekend our local Red, White and Blue Festival is taking place. This is always such a fun time. Lots of activities for kids and adults alike. The festival starts with a parade and then over 2 nights there is a lot of great music, food and then it ends with a spectacular (and…
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Southern Rainbow
When the storms of life roar, it is always nice to see a rainbow to remind of of God’s love and give us a moment of peace! We were blessed to see a rainbow this past week. God, thank you for the rainbows in the midst of the storms! Today’s Lagniappe: Honey Fried Rainbow Trout…
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Southern Bird Feeder
Happy Monday everyone! You may remember my wonderful bird feeder. My “bonus” father, Chester Ward, made this for me several years ago. I just loved it. Unfortunately, time and weather and well, birds, took their toll on this bird feeder. Luckily, for me, Chester retired this year and had time to make me a brand…
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Southern Coffee Cup
You may remember, some time ago, I posted about my pretty pink coffee cup. You know the one my husband fills with coffee every morning and brings it to me in bed (Yes, I’m a lucky girl). Well, you can see how the pretty pink flowers have really faded on this cup. The china is…
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Southern Fiesta Tasting
Today, I am displaying some wonderful dishes that have been shared with me by wonderful people. JoAnn Butler (aka, Mommy Jo) sent me her wonderful individual sombrero dishes. They are all different and are all so much fun to use in a tablescape! Mommy Jo’s daughter, Donna Butler Douglas sent me the great and colorful…
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Southern Respite
I’m on the road again! Meeting with some fabulous clients. I will definitely be sharing about some of them with you here soon! It has been hot and humid here lately. Makes me wish for a dip in a blue sparkling pool with a long tall sip of lemonade! Into the deep end: Sorry, no…
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Southern Favorite
It has really gotten HOT around here. Summer my not officially start until June 21, but in my mind it is already officially SUMMER! Below is a favorite post for Sunday Favorites from June 19th, 2009 about one of my favorite summer memories. Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and enjoy your…
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Southern Show
Happy Pink Saturday everyone! This morning I’m going to encourage you to listen online to The Margaret Banks Show at Mountain Talk 97. We hear from Dale Hoffman who is telling us what we need to know before we take our car to the mechanic. This is great information for women and men alike! Follow…