Category: Southern Living
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Southern April Fools
Before we get to the fun tablescape let me announce the winner of the National Association of Junior Auxiliary’s Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons Cookbook give away! And, the winner is . . . Victoria! Congrats Victoria and thank you to everyone who left comments to win. Don’t forget, you can still get this fabulous cookbook…
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Southern Sunshine
Wow, I have really been enjoying the sunny spring days! Watching the robins and bluebirds and cardinals is just a pure joy. Don’t forget to check back tonight to find out who won the cookbook! If you haven’t signed up to win yet, you can do so today (Wednesday, March 31st) through 3:00 p.m. central…
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It’s Beginning to Look Like a Southern Easter!
The Junior Auxiliary Cookbook give away is still going on! You just have to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! It is beginning to look like Easter around here. The pastels and bright colors of Spring are a sure sign that Easter is near. Of course, there is a greater…
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Southern Spring
Some more pictures from my walks. I love walking this time of year. So many blooms blooming and trees turning green. Just spectacular. As we were walking yesterday, I thought “God really does things right!” What a beautiful world we live in! So many colors! This next picture is of a sweet bluebird couple that…
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Southern Luncheon
My dear friend, Christy Case Keirn is the president of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries. The NAJA has a publication that is published twice a year called The Crownlet. In this publication is information about the NAJA Cookbook – Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons. “A collection of recipes from junior Auxiliary Chapters in Louisiana, Mississippi,…
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Southern Birthday
Ah, went for a nice walk with my husband this beautiful morning. Saw lots of pink (and yellow and green) popping up all over the neighborhood. Today is the eve of my wonderful husband’s birthday! We will celebrate it all weekend. One of my husbands favorite things to eat is shrimp! Not just any shrimp…
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Southern Refreshment
The weather is getting warmer and a refreshing drink is in order! Lemonade Spritzer Lemonade (made with Country Time lemonade mix – pink or plain) Lemon- Lime soda (I used Sprite Zero) Ice and lemon slices. Pour lemonade in iced glasses about 3/4 full. Fill the rest of the way with lemon lime soda and…
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Southern Sunday
Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Today’s favorite is from April of last year. I had been working in the yard and enjoying the beauty of the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim…
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Southern Color
Oh, the weather has been so nice the last week. I’m looking around for all those pretty Spring colors. Ah, the spring colors just make me happy! Today’s Lagniappe: Garlic Snow Peas My favorite way to eat snow peas is actually raw – so crisp and delicious. The French name for snow peas is mange-tout…
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Southern Luncheon
Had a great time with my friend, Christy Case Keirn, who came for lunch today. Tablescape and more details to come later. I had planned on making lemonade cookies with lemonade frosting, but I got really busy and didn’t get around to it. My backup plan was to make lemon sugar cookies, but they had…
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Southern Tea Time
Not long ago, my Mother had an overnight guest. One of my nieces, Danielle, had come to visit. My Mother got to have fun being a Grandma. According to her, the story goes like this: After a good nights sleep, Danielle awoke and made her way to the kitchen, In the kitchen she found Grandma…
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Southern Beginnings
The daffodils are starting to bloom, soon to be followed by forsythia, phlox, redbud and so much more. Like the beauty of a Knockout Rose. Or, the sweet little baby bunnies: Today’s Lagniappe: Honey and Ginger Glazed Carrots The perfect dish for a little bunny or a hungry honey! 6 cups water 3 pounds young,…
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Southern Pruning
The Crepe Myrtle is one of my favorite trees/bushes. When everything else in the garden starts looking a little tired in the hot days of summer, the Crepe Myrtle still shines bright. Unfortunately, the beautiful Crepe Myrtle is also one of the most abused of plants. I have seen such abuse in my own neighborhood…
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Southern Outdoor Plans
March 1st – Spring is almost here! Soon, I’ll be able to spend time in the yard and on the porch. My favorite places! I can’t wait to transform my porch back in to an outdoor room. My porch is an extension of my house. I live there as much as possible when the weather…