A Southern Life: my take on traditions, food, sights and more.
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Holy Week, Passover and the Robin’s Nest
I am so enjoying Spring. Everything is such a pretty green. The flowers and trees are blooming and now we have the Robin’s nest on the porch. The sweet robing laid her 4th egg today. Now we’ll wait for 14 to 16 days until the babies hatch. So many blessings! Of course, this is holy…
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Southern Wild to Tame
After a few stormy and then cool days, it was time to get out and make a difference in the yard. Things have been getting pretty wild out there and it is time to get things under control. I won’t be able to get everything done in one day, but little by little, it will…
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Spring Porch Cleaning
The weather was just beautiful here today. It looks like it is time to clean off the back porch and get it ready for Spring. After all, Spring will be here soon. Check out the countdown calendar! We like to grill all year round. My husband moves the grill up on the porch and he…
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It’s Mardi Gras Time!
Next Tuesday is Mardi Gras, 2011! Thought I would go back and visit some Mardi Gras party tables (along with a few party pics) from the past. Enjoy! The main table was spread with a gold toned spread and the centerpiece is a glass hurricane that is filled with green and gold ornaments and…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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