A Southern Grace: October 2013

October 31, 2013

there's no place like home (and a giveaway)

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I'm so proud of my Southern heritage, and a lot of that has to do with food.

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October 25, 2013

sugar and spice...

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...and a few more things that are nice*.


*But not all things nice. Come on--let's be realistic here.

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October 22, 2013

a little grace in the mixing bowl

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You GUYS. Taste of Home has a feature called the Mixing Bowl in which they share information about bloggers they love. This month, they love me! Check it out on newstands starting either today or tomorrow!


If you're interested, here's the link to the pie included in the write-up.

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crinkle lines

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I'm halfway into my 30th year now. I need to be coming to terms with the fact that there are several things that I used to be able to do that aren't so easy now. Plus, my bumps and bruises hurt more and don't heal as quickly. I also have to accept that I can't pull out every gray hair I spot and that those little wrinkles around my eyes won't be going away. Like, ever.

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October 18, 2013

speaking of nostalgia

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I rarely eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anymore, but when I do, I most definitely feel like a kid again.

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October 14, 2013

hurra! (chinet giveaway nummer vier)

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Did I ever mention that I'm trying to teach myself German? It's true. I mean...es ist wahr.

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October 10, 2013

tea ain't always sweet, ya'll

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Another pie so soon? Well, folks, pie season is nearly upon us. Best to gird your loins now and get prepared.

It's a custard curtsy.

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October 7, 2013

urra! (chinet giveaway numero tre)

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Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and this dish is delicious proof of that.

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October 2, 2013

terms of endearment

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How do you feel about pet names? They can be really silly, of course, and I know more than a few people who think of them that way, but I happen to believe that they can be a sweet and simple way to let a person know you care.

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