Southern Byways

I have certainly heard of this dessert, but I had no idea that it was invented back in the 50s by Ella Brennan, a chef at the legendary New Orleans restaurant, The Commander’s Palace! The things you can find out with a little digging. Suddenly I’m having cravings!
But if you can’t make it down to one of the fabulous southern restaurants, you could give it a try yourself. Everything you need comes freeze-dried in the bag above. Apparently all you need to follow the directions and add  ice cream!
Not being much of a cook, I think that I could …read more

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It might not be a half bad idea while wandering around the southern states. I was just reading in the paper about a man who spotted a Maxwell House Iced Tea Decanter. He picked it up for a song, brought it home and the souvenir turned out to be worth $600.00!
Who knows, the canisters like the one above, might be worth a lot of money in the future. I doubt that anyone has thought to save one!
I haven’t done any yard sales in a long time. I think this story just gave me the push I need. What has been …read more

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Now this is my idea of a holiday. You get to wander through other people’s houses! And each of them have a fascinating history that is shared during the tour. If only the walls could talk! The more digging I do in South Carolina, the more it seems to have to offer!
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Photo: Mel Coker

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No time to vacation in the south? Or the cost of gas is holding you back? As far as I am concerned, vacations are just good for the soul and the more, the better. The rest of the year is for work… and then you have those few weeks where life is just sunshine and relaxation. And I’m going to do my best to show you the best ways to cut corners.
Yes, if you have recognized my name, I’m that SP from ShopaholicsDaily too and I feel pretty much the same way about travelling. If we can’t squeeze two …read more

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The state is pulling out all the stops. They have a commercial soon to be released, featuring both Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton together riding the byways together in a convertable! As Dolly said… “What more could a girl ask for?”
It’s all done digitally obviously, but what a cool ommericial it is going to make!
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“The Abbeville Opera House maintains an outstanding company of talented performers, technicians and staff -presenting two exciting and challenging theatre seasons totaling over 36 weekends of live theatre a year! The Abbeville Opera House is generally considered to be the catalyst for the revitalization of our historic community filled with antique, gift and curio shops, restaurants, hotels and bed and breakfasts. We invite you to join us and welcome you to our turn-of-the-century theatre.”
But what it doesn’t tell you is that the place is apparently haunted. There is a certain balcony that has its own …read more

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“Diamonds of all colors of the rainbow can be found here at Crater of Diamonds, but the three most common colors unearthed by park visitors are white, brown and yellow. This Arkansas Diamond Mine is a rockhound’s delight since, along with diamonds, over 40 types of rocks and minerals can found here, too. These rocks and minerals include lamproite, amethyst, banded agate, jasper, peridot, garnet, quartz, calcite, barite and hematite.”
Now this sounds like fun. Never thought that I would be happy to get down and dirty, but this just might pay off!!
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There are about a zillion ways to save money at Disney World in Florida. I know because we have put a lot of them into use. But here is my top five ways…
1. Don’t snack while in the park. Meals are surprisingly affordable at the park and as of last summer, they are being created with nutritional value as well.
2. Rent a house in Florida for the time you will be there. I don’t even want to think about the cost of a hotel per day and then all the meals that would have to be paid for. And …read more

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“History provides us with defining moments from which we judge where we are with where we have been. The Civil War provides the United States with one of its critical defining moments that continues to play a vital role in defining ourselves as a Nation. Fort Sumter is the place where it began.”
We visited Fort Sumpter a few years ago and if you are fascinated with the Civil War, you won’t want to skip this little trip. Actually we came upon it quite by accident. My husband was on a business trip to Charleston and it seemed like a …read more

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Welcome to Gatorland, Orlando’s Best Half Day Attraction located in sunny Central Florida! Known internationally as the Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve, located just minutes away from Sea World, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Orlando International Airport on US 441 near the Orlando – Kissimmee border. Providing affordable family entertainment since 1949, Gatorland has been a vacation destination for millions of visitors from all over the world with its incredible display of huge alligators and crocodiles, train ride, aviary, breeding marsh and bird sanctuary, petting zoo, nature walk, …read more

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