The NEW People of Walmart

If you can be ready to leave the house in less than thirty minutes, you probably shouldn't be leaving the house at all!!!

Earlier this evening, I needed to go shopping at Walmart. Yes, I most certainly do shop at Walmart...I shop everywhere. I'll admit that some stores provide a little more excitement for me than others, but shopping is just plain for me.

There has been a lot of publicity recently about the website PeopleofWalmart. While I won't copy any of the photos from that site, I will just tell you that they are all pretty much ridiculous. I'm not laughing at the way that other people dress, but certainly feel some of those people in the photos featured on the site should have looked in the mirror before they left home!

Now the Walmart where I shop is one of those fancy Supercenters and it's real clean and neat. There are no houligans running around screaming, no merchandise strewn all over the floor, and (some say, due to the economy) you will see many BMW's and Mercedes in the parking lot!

"HERE'S WHAT I WORE" The classic shift in green with pink palms is by Lilly as is the pink cardigan with palm print. The pink flower thongs are also by Lilly. I wore a Lilly-fied flowered ponytail holder, a pearl necklace, pearl stud earrings, and my rollring wedding band by Cartier. I carried my Nantucket pocketbook and my fragrance of choice was 'Wink' by Lilly.

Love this pattern...perfect color and print.


Of course, the bows at the hem are a must for Miss Janice!

Love the palm needlework on the cardigan...

Of course, I stop at the sanitizing stand to clean my cart...ewwwwww~

Walmart is a great place to find Paula Deen cookware!

Loved all the 4th of July partyware they have and loved the price also!

I've got my eye on this baby...

Beach reading material... I must read about Prince William's girlfriend!!! Lord have mercy, is the Star reporting that she's pregnant????!!!

Loaded up the trunk with a few fun goodies...LOVE my new hot pink beach chair!!!

That old saying "If I keel over in Walmart, please drag my body to Neimans" doesn't really apply to me! I'm not ashamed for anyone to know that I shop at Walmart! However, I think that just because people are shopping at a discount store doesn't mean they have to show up there lookin' like something the cat drug in!

Thank you for visiting with me and I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!

BON APPETIT LE CORDON BLEU!

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Miami is associated with the famed Paris Cooking School, Le Cordon Bleu. The college in Miami (actually it's in Miramar, Florida), features an on-campus, open-to-the-public restaurant--Tropibleu, that is run by the students and professors of the college, who prepare and serve the meals.
Recently, I enjoyed a great lunch here...very upscale, modern decor...

"Here's What I Wore." The shift is the 'Tutti Fruitti' by Lilly and the white summer cardigan is from Land's End.Love the fruit slices in the pattern...

I wore my white Bonanno sandals and carried a Lilly bermuda bag with a bright yellow cover. Along with my rollring wedding band by Cartier, I wore a silver choker necklace with a monogrammed pendant, the matching earrings, and ring. My ponytail was adorned with a white grosgrain ribbon bow, I was stylin' Chanel sunglasses, and my fragrance of choice for the day was 'Wink' by Lilly.

After such a wonderful meal, I was totally inspired to get out all my Le Cordon Bleu cookbooks and study up! I have taken many cooking classes at The Viking Cooking School in Memphis and also the old 'Forty Carrots' kitchen store location. Although I would love to attend the Le Cordon Bleu, but dare not inquire as to the tuition cost to do so..."husband" would absolutely kill me:)

First up...Le Cordon Bleu, Complete Cooking Techniques. This is an excellent book for those who are just starting to learn French Cooking. It covers every technique you will need to know to prepare classic recipes.
Le Cordon Bleu, Quick and Easy...This is another great book for the starter French Cook. It contains easy recipes that don't contain such high fallutin' ingredients, but taste awesome!

Le Cordon Bleu, At Home contains the actual curriculum taught at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. This book is a must-have. It has 90 lessons, each with a complete menu. Amazing recipes, detailed technique photos, and simple instructions.

Thank you for stopping in today. Bon Appetit y'all!

I'M A GEORGIA PEACH!

Sweet Georgia peaches...

Yes, I am a Georgia Peach! Born and raised in Georgia, I grew up with a love for peaches.

Fort Valley (Peach County), Georgia is celebrating the Georgia Peach Festival, June 11th-19th, and you can bet my mama will talk my brother J.D. into driving her over...if only to get some fresh Elberta peaches. The purpose of the festival is to honor peach growers for their contribution to the Georgia state economy. There will be concerts, an arts & crafts show, fireworks, food, and of course the de rigueur parade featuring the Miss Georgia Peach beauty queens.

Here are the winners of the Miss Georgia Peach Pageant 2010...they are soooo pretty!!
From left: Junior Miss Georgia Peach - Lizzy Stanford of Cuthbert; Miss Georgia Peach - Lauren Arnold of Blakely; Tiny Miss Georgia Peach - Lucy Luttrell of Warner Robins; Teen Miss Georgia Peach - Lindsay Dobbs of Perry; and Little Miss Georgia Peach - Mariah Percival of Bonaire.

A Southern tip: Remember that fresh Georgia peaches are available only 16 weeks each year...from Mid-May to August.

Peach cobbler is an old-fashioned Southern dessert and one of the most popular Southern comfort foods. It's been a Southern staple for generations and I'm celebrating peach season and serving "husband" some peach cobbler, using the recipe my mama prepared for so many years..."Miss Pauline's Peach Cobbler."

Now y'all, Southern Living magazine is featuring "Mama's Way" or "Your Way" peach cobbler recipes this month. Since I simply cannot compete with the picture-perfect peach cobbler featured on their June cover, I''ve prepared mine "Miss Pauline's" way!

"Miss Pauline's Peach Cobbler"

"Miss Pauline's Peach Cobbler" recipe:
1 egg
1 cup sugar
3 tblsp. flour
1 stick margarine (melted)
1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 large can of peaches
Strips of bread slices

Mix the first six ingredients together in a large bowl. Place the sliced peaches in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Pour the mixture over the top of the peaches. Place the strips of bread on top and bake at 350 degrees until brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream...oh-so Southern and delicious, also!!!

Enjoying some peach cobbler this weekend on the front porch at "The Roost"...
Still celebrating National Iced Tea Month...perfect time for some peach-flavored iced tea!


What is the proper way to eat peach cobbler with ice cream???
If you were just served the peach cobbler, you would use a fork. Of course, if you were served only the ice cream, you would use a spoon. When there is a dessert fork and spoon placed on the table, you know you are in for a real treat!! So the cobbler and ice cream would be eaten with a fork and a spoon. The fork is held in the left hand (prongs down) and the spoon in the right. The fork only serves as a pusher. Then, you eat with a spoon. When using a dessert spoon, remember to take small portions and eat only from the front of the spoon.

It's peach season y'all...Bon Appetit!!! Thank you so much for stopping by to visit with me!

FRIENDSHIP GIFTS FOR THE SUMMER

Just the word moon pie conjures up fond memories for many Southerners. The iconic Southern snack is simply a graham cracker cookie with marshmallow, drenched in chocolate--and shaped like the moon! Growing up in the Deep South, the moon pie was a staple in my lunch bucket everyday.

If you are a new visitor to my blog, I must explain that I love to have "Friendship Gifts" on hand to offer to guests who visit my home...sometimes, I offer these gifts as "last minute hostess gifts", or just a "happy." My "Friendship Gifts" for the summer...Moon pies on a stick, wrapped in cello paper, and tied with pretty blue ribbon embossed with a fleur de lis...It's a Southern thing y'all! (Only 220 calories, with 6 grams of fat)
Love the fleur de lis ribbon...

A smaller version of the original moonpie is now available...it's a moon pie crunch, with mint! It has 170 calories and 8 grams of fat, but a lot of Southern goodness!

I wrapped some of the small moon pies, for those watching their calories and for the youngins'!

Bring on the summer...Moonpies and an RC!!! (Most likely a diet-caffeine-free coke for moi!)

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I'M OFF TO CHURCH!

I am announcing the winner of my giveaway at the end of the post y'all...but first, I'm off to church and "Here's What I'm Wearing!" The orange shift is by Lilly and the orange cardigan is from Tar-jay...a long time ago.
Love the pattern...frogs, octopus, dolphins, whales, and turtles.
I'm wearing my orange Revas, by Tory Burch and carrying my Nantucket pocketbook. The gold choker necklace has a drop pendant of my monogram and the earrings are the same design. I'm wearing a Chanel logo gold bracelet and my Cartier rollring wedding band. My ponytail will be secured with a gold Chanel barrette and my fragrance of choice for the day is Burberry.
Now on to my giveaway...A lot of y'all e-mailed me about where to find the monogrammed pitcher and tumbler set. The set that I'm giving is available online at Tiny Tulip.

If you really want a custom look, you can find acrylic pitchers, goblets, or tumblers at the grocery store, Target, or Walmart. Then you can get decals of your monogram and just stick them on...very easy. I just bought a pitcher and some goblets at Publix and bought some darlin' decals of my monogram at 2PreppyGirls...this way, you can choose the style of the pitcher, goblet/tumbler, and the color of your decals!!
So...the lucky winner is Julie at BrownEyedBelleJulie. Miss Julie lives in Virginia with her precious little Yorkie, Millie. She has a darlin' blog and y'all simply must pay her a visit. Please be gracious and join me in congratulating Miss Julie!!! Congratulations Julie! I do hope you enjoy the iced tea serving set and the cookbook and comeback sauce:)

Thank you again to each one of you for entering my giveaway! I love and appreciate all my readers and have another fun giveaway coming up soon!

A GIVEAWAY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICED TEA MONTH!!!

The lazy days of summer are upon us! You might be enjoying sunny days at the beach, at the lake, or taking in a movie at a nice cool theatre. Well, I'm relaxing on the porch...with a good book and a goblet of iced tea!!!

June is National Iced Tea Month
In 1904 a gentleman by the name of Richard Blechynden was trying to sell his hot tea at the World's Fair in St. Louis and because there was a heat wave, no one wanted any, so he added some ice and iced tea became popular.

Like most Southerners, I began drinking iced tea at a young age. Iced tea is considered the beverage of hospitality, the table wine of the South, and sometimes referred to as the champagne of the South.

Take the heat out of your summer, slow down, and join me in sippin' some great iced tea! Today, I'm enjoying a longtime Southern favorite--Lipton Iced Tea. I'm browsing through this darlin' book "Screen Doors and Sweet Tea," looking at all the recipes and tales from a Southern cook. As a Southerner, the title and the cover photo make this a must-read for Miss Janice!

What goes well with iced tea in the summertime? I can't think of anything tastier than saltines and some 'Comeback Sauce.' I fell in love with this sauce as young girl. When mama & daddy and my brother J.D. & I would make our trips to Jackson, Mississippi to visit daddy's family, the entire Sessums family would get together for dinner at Dennery's in Jackson. The 'Comeback Sauce' was served as a complimentary appetizer with saltines. Years later, as an adult, I would drive four hours to Jackson, Mississippi just to eat at Dennery's and enjoy the saltines and sauce. Many a Southern hostess has served this sauce in crystal bowls and a plate of saltines. It's good with all kinds of food...chilled shrimp, a green salad, french fries, fried dill pickles, and other Southern favs.



It's The Table Sauce of the South...there is a fab recipe for the sauce in the book or you can buy the sauce online at TheMississippiGiftCompany .

I'm enjoying this Southern fav...on the porch, at "The Roost."

Saltines and "Comeback Sauce!"

To celebrate National Iced Tea Month, I'm hosting another giveaway!!!

Here's the prize:
My mama, Miss Pauline always taught me that it is more gracious to give than to receive. Along with the book, "Screened Doors and Sweet Tea", I'm adding a bottle of 'Comeback Sauce.' I'm also including this absolutely precious monogrammed iced tea pitcher and tumbler set, I KNEW that one of my readers should have it...it's just too cute!!! Good Lord, I want it myself!

So, along with the book and the 'Comeback Sauce, the winner will receive the pitcher and tumbler set, with your monogram--in the font and color of your choice.

Here's the rules y'all:

~To receive one entry--you must leave a comment.
~To receive two entries--please let me know if you are a follower of my blog or if you are a new friend and proper follower.
~For a third entry--please let me know if you posted about my giveaway on your blog/or Twitter.

The winner will be announced on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Good luck y'all!