Friendship Gifts for the Summer

My "Friendship Gifts" for the Summer are a traditional Southern snack...Peanuts and Coke! Growing up in the South, this was one of my favorites. Any true Southerner knows it's a wonderful treat, although some won't own up to it, 'cuz they think it's kinda trashy!

It must be Real Coke, in the 8 oz. glass bottles. A can Coke or Coke in a plastic bottle just won't do...and no Diet Coke either!!!

The peanuts must be Lance peanuts...roasted and salted.


I found these cute little straw baskets awhile back at Michael's. They are the perfect vessels to hold my Summer "Friendship Gifts".I added some red shred to the baskets and tied my signature gingham ribbon bow onto each one and, voila...an inexpensive, yet fun Summer treat for friends and those who visit me at "The Roost"!

So how does one drink Coke with peanuts? Pour a few of your peanuts into your Coke and munch the nuts while you sip the Coke. Try this in front of Yankees and watch their reaction! They will think you have lost your mind. HA! Let the Summer begin!!!

Things Go Better With Coke

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I gave up Diet Caffeine Free Coke for Lent. I remember the Ash Wednesday service...The Priest said "Don't talk about what you give up. Don't go around moaning about it." Well, other than a mention here and there, I did not AND I made it. NO COKE during Lent!

Last night I celebrated and enjoyed a DCF Coke with some popcorn while watching Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters. Ahh! Things do go better with Coke. I was raised on this stuff. Can't help loving it. Over the years I've gone from drinking Regular Coke Classic, {Co' Cola to us Southerners} tried the New Coke {eww}, Diet Coke, Caffeine-Free Coke, Coke Zero, and now my Coke of choice is Diet Caffeine-Free Coke!

Welcome back to my frig DCF Coke!!!

I also celebrated the official start of "Open-Toe Shoe Season" and "White Pants Season". I feel like I'm late to the game here in South Florida where all the Yankees have been wearing white shoes, flip flops, and summer wear all winter! :-)

So bring on the seersucker, Jack Rogers, patent leather, linen fabrics, and white shoes! I'm ready now:)

Moving on...I'm now in FULL ROYAL WEDDING MODE!