A "Special giveaway" just for you!

Some of my friends may already know sweet Ginger Knox, blog author of Savannah Granny!  

Ginger and I have been friends since way back before blogging.  

We met on Rate my space, and she was always one of the sweetest.  

Long before she started a blog she would email both myself and my Mom, just to say Hi, and to say the sweetest of thoughts. 

 Well, finally Miss Ginger started her very own blog.

Not only does Ginger have a blog now, she and her daughter Kim, recently have ventured out into the world of Etsy.

Savannah Secret Seller

To kick things off, Ginger asked if I would host a giveaway for her to help spread the word

Why of course I will, I am both happy and excited for you and your lovely daughter.

You do know Ginger is a sweet Southern Gal, so a book and tea pot would be so appropriate.

This little cozy is the best...it is reversible too.

The teapot is an "Infusor Teapot", the cover is a "reversible tea cozy with Savannah scenes" The scene is of Forsyth Park Fountain.  Forsyth Park fountain was thought to be a copy of the one in the Place de la Concorde, Paris, France. by Hittorff. 


GUIDELINES for giveaway:
Follow Ginger's blog HERE
For a second entry

"Like" Gingers facebook page HERE

Winner will be chose Random.org on November 23rd!

leave your comments here on this blog. 

Here is a sneak peek of a few more goodies of Gingers and her daughters new Etsy

Savannasecretcellar

All hand made with Love.

These are the cutest!

Please help encourage Ginger and Kim!
 show them some love peeps!
XO

For the record, I am getting to meet Ginger next week.  We are so excited!
can't wait!

Move Over Paula Deen (Fried Green tomatoes)

Fried green tomatoes.  

Never ate one in my life until we moved to the South!

My  friend Laurian, whom I have talked about before..HERE

is one fabulous cook!

She often wants to teach me some of her recipes, however, I decline! 

You know why?

 Some things are best left  up to the experts!

Let me share with you just a light meal she whipped up for us last night.

I just love the vibrant green of these tomatoes!

I believe this is flour and seasoned cornmeal!

Very light on the oil as you can see...NOT!

of course a very old cast iron pan.

 This puppy was HOT HOT HOT!

Let me just explain this burger..

vidalia onion flavored burger...

caramelized onion, and I do believe she added sugar to the mix...

fried green tomatoes,

Dukes mayonnaise, provolone cheese on a toasted bun.

GONE in just a few seconds...

memories will last a life time on this burger, let me tell ya!

Cheesy potatoes on the side..

Delicious double chocolate cake for dessert.

Fresh Watermelon, frozen watermelon..which I did not get a picture..

This is Laurian's cutie pie...he and Jack met in Kindergarten and now going into 5th grade...

BOOO HOOO!

The evening could not have been better.

Thanks Laurian, you are the best!~

XO

See you all tomorrow night for the newbie party!

What is"Southern hospitality" and "Southern style"?

What is Southern hospitality and Southern style?

I never really pondered the thought, being a northerner and all.
I was way too far from the South.

I never even saw a Spanish Moss tree until I was in Savannah, GA of course now I wish I had one.

I was a Northerner most of my life.

 Our first move out of the North was to Florida, the sunshine state, back in 1997.

 Not sure if they really consider Florida southern?

 Do they? I do know a lot of Northerners transplant there, and for good reasons I might add.

 However, long term for us, I missed the four seasons.

 So that brought us to

Since we have moved to South Carolina, we have been told often we are

"half backs", that term is fine by me, and I find it cute, and tell people often, I am a " half back".
We drink "pop", they drink "sweet tea"

So this brings me to the SOUTH...

Is it true what they say about Southern hospitality?

What is it about the South that defines the term, and the reputation it holds.

I did a little research for y'all..yes I even say y'all now.

PERSONALITY:

Southern hospitality is a quality attributed to residents of the southern region of the United States. The term implies that in comparison to people living in other parts of the United States, Southerners are typically friendlier, more welcoming and generous to strangers or guests.

FOOD:

Southern hospitality focuses heavily on food and the role it plays in daily life and social systems in the South. It is customary for people to bring food to the home of a new neighbor, the ill and the bereaved. Southern hospitality dictates that even when visitors arrive without food to share at a gathering, they are included in the occasion with access to all food offerings.
(this info found on ehow.com) 

This one being so true.  I told you about my true blue Southern friend Laurian, calling all Southern belles

HERE 

this is a really great post, one of my favs actually!

Now how about Southern style, what exactly does that mean?

Wide front porches with painted ceilings.

Wicker seating, I never knew that!

(all images from (apartment therapy)

Salvaged rustic pieces, and run down churches...

 old church here in the South, that I took my favorite photography pics.

HERE

So in closing, I would like to declare, we love the South, I love sweet tea, and I love the

Southern style and Southern hospitality that truly is embraced here. 

I feel my boys are so lucky to grow up in such a wonderful culture and state.

They have great manners,  and they too love Sweet tea and BBQ.

Jack is the only one though that is truly getting the Southern drawl as they say.

Have a wonderful day.


Today is Alex's birthday, so I am busy getting prepared for his DISCO partay!

My southern friend just happened to post this article.
check it out
Redefining the southernbelle