A Southern Life: my take on traditions, food, sights and more.
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Southern Metamorphosis
Sunday, my wonderful husband and I took a little drive. We enjoy driving out to the lakes or down to the rivers here in our little neck of the woods. We are always struck by the transformation of this house: It went from this (see above). To this: Isn’t that amazing. I’ll try to get…
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Southern Retro
Back in the late 80’s my little sister got married. Before her wedding, my Grandpa’s wife, Betty, hosted a beautiful bridesmaid luncheon in their home. Betty is a wonderful person and a most gracious hostess. For this luncheon, she served this unbelievably delicious chicken dish. Recently, I asked my sister if she still had the…
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Southern Lunch
Once again it’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Check out all the fun and pretty tables there! My husband and I usually have our morning and evening meals together but lunch is often a do it yourself affair. Here is a placesetting for one, perfect for just sitting down to…
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Southern Peace
Sometimes we live in an anxious world. We live in a world with sickness, war, unemployment, bills, well, you get the picture. Sometimes it is just good to stop and see the beautiful world around us and be reminded of God’s blessings. Here are some of the photos that I’ve taken that remind me that…
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Southern Memories
I was talking to my Mama about recipes that were handed down to her from her mother. Grandmother was a great home cook. Nothing complicated but a lot of goooood food. Grandmother knew how to stretch a dollar but still create flavorful meals. Here are a couple of our favorites: Hamburger Steak Breaded and fried=down…
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Southern Change
Our weather this weekend has been unseasonably nice. We usually are dealing with sweltering heat at this time of year, but, it has been raining off and on and, then, this weekend was sunny and warm (not HOT!). I have been thinking back, at how things have changed this year. In late January, this was…
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Southern Garden Party
Today, we’re going to a garden party with Susan at Savoring Time in the Kitchen! I love this party because, as you know, I love gardens and gardening and eating outside and everything about a garden and a party! I’m so glad you came by. Everyone who visits here is a welcome guest and I…
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Southern Smoke
Here at our home we are always in pursuit of goodness. I’ve already told you about our pursuit of the perfect ribs. Today, I’ll tell you about our pursuit of the perfect pork tenderloin. Once again, it’s Foodie Friday with Designs by Gollum! Okay, so we’ve tried a few different things in our pursuit. Today,…
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Southern Flashback
Christi’s Note (7/16 @ 8:00 a.m.): Apparently my hosting server was down last night. My apologies to anyone who tried to visit and was greeted by an error. So sorry! My tablescape plans for today got rained out. I see our weather will be getting better soon though, so, I’ll be getting back outside for…
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A Southern Garden Grows
I showed you some pictures earlier this week of how my garden has grown. Here is my garden now – a little closer look. Lily Zinnia Corn Okra Squash Tomato Basil Mint Elephant Ear These are just a few close up scenes from my garden. It is Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer. Today’s Lagniappe:…
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Southern Banana Pudding
I love banana pudding. In an effort to be good, I don’t eat it often, but, when I do, it is a real treat. My mama makes a fabulous banana pudding. Does anyone ever cook better than your mama? I think you can’t go wrong when you use a good recipe. As luck has it,…
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Southern Monday
Another metamorphosis with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch! That garden is really coming along! We went from this: To this: To this: And now . . . this: And this: and this . . . Yes, I know there are a lot of weeds there, but, I am really happy with the progress.…
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Southern Sunday Favorite
Time for a Sunday Favorite with Chari at Happy to Design While it is so hot this summer, I was thinking back to the terrible ice storm we had this past winter. I wrote this post on January 27th just before we lost power. We were without power for 7 days. I think I’ll take…
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Southern Mimosa
After all the great breakfast recipe lagniappes this week, I thought we needed to have something to drink with it. On special occasions, a Mimosa is the special touch to a wonderful brunch. My husband tells me about Sundays as a kid, his father, Dr. Joe B. Wharton, would sometimes take him on rounds at…