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Southern Byways

January 22nd, 2007

Southern Hushpuppies

There has to be about a zillion different versions and every time we stopped at The Cracker Barrel, corn bread muffins were always served with dinner. And I wasn’t kidding about all the varieties. First you have…
New Orleans Skillet Cornbread
“This cornbread makes an excellent side for “New Orleans Red Beans and Rice” recipe #87365. […]

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January 5th, 2007

Flamingos - January 5th

“From gaudy lawn art to flamboyant shirts, flamingos have certainly inspired us. But how much do you really know about these large pink birds?”
Actually there was a lot that I didn’t know… like the fact that in captivity they receive nutrients that will maintain their gorgeous pink coloring. I wonder what wild birds eat to […]

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October 16th, 2006

Alabama’s Dauphin Island- Not Dolphin Island

Dauphin Island was named for the wife of King Louis XIV’s son. Her name was Dauphine of France. The history of the island spans centuries and six flags have been planted on the white sandy beaches of this barrier island just off the coast of Mobile, Alabama. In 1999 Dauphin Island celebrated its Tricentennial.
“Dauphin Island […]

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October 3rd, 2006

Southern Hot Pecans

Now how can anyone visit the south and not eat pecans… by the bucket. It’s always a stop for us as we drive through Georgia. But, I have never tried them hot and spicy. I just might have to grab a bag and then give these a try once we arrive at the house. And, […]

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September 2nd, 2006

Update on Ernesto

This looks as if it will be the last update that you will get on Ernesto. It has moved out of the south and headed north. It has definitely ruined our weekend, and that just plain sucks!

“Over in the Atlantic Basin, the remains of Ernesto continue to spread heavy rain across parts of the Middle […]

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September 1st, 2006

For Your Cosmetics

It opens up and then hangs on the back of the bathroom door and keeps everything neat and tidy. And you won’t forget something. Before I invested in one of these, I was forever leaving earrings or cosmetics laying on the counter. How I could miss something on the bathroom vanity is beyond me, but […]

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August 28th, 2006

How to be a Southern Gentleman!

“Okay, perhaps they’re not all easy, nor even simple, but they are understandable. Here they are, in no particular order. Explanations follow.
1. Open doors.
2. Carry heavy things.
3. Mean it.
4. Make a living.
5. Live your beliefs.
6. Abolish government.
[…]

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August 23rd, 2006

Sweet Tea… Southern Style

Apparently if you are in the south, you have to drink this tea. But there are a few tricks that you should know and one of them is the use of baking soda. That’s right… baking soda. Apparently it takes away the bitterness and darkens the color of the tea. So head off to Gritts […]

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July 21st, 2006

Southern Sweetened Tea

While I’m not a big fan of tea, you have to admit that this looks awfully good and a tall glass filled with ice and citrus slices would certainly cool you off when the temperatures start to soar. I must look to see if we a jug at A Little Piece of Paradise. No, I […]

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July 17th, 2006

What Not to Pack - Travel Southern Style

I found this little article on Woman’s Day and it really reminded me just how hard it is for some people to pack. Yes, I was one of those people who had a different outfit for everyday, every color of lipstick that I owned and pretty much the kitchen sink packed in my suitcase. […]

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