Oh my goodness! I’m still MARVELING over Robert’s absolutely amazing Scalloped Potatoes in Cast Iron Sunday Night Supper …
It was actually a full meal because Robert added layers of turkey and ham — and then some bacon on top.
(I unsuccessfully tried to convince myself that it was sort of vegetarian since it had so many potatoes.)
I think my husband might be gay …
And from our wedding back in 2016 …
And that’s my Saturday Evening Post …
After walking daughter Amy’s doggie Coastal in this crazy Savannah heat …
… she and I both needed a drink …
Lemon Drop & Cool Titos Bag
Coastal had to settle for water.
My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.
1. Beautiful reflections (during a recent walk in daughter Amy’s neighborhood).
2. Rest. Sometimes you simply have to lie down.
Amy’s dog Coastal (named for their medical company, Coastal Care Partners) after Robert and I took her for a long walk in the South Georgia heat.
3. Speaking of South Georgia heat, how HAPPY I am for the blessing of air conditioning in Savannah!
4. Sitting near these Lively Ladies the other morning at a new coffee shop we were trying out near us, Foxtail Coffee Company.
They asked HR to take their pic.
We discovered that they are a group of ladies called “Savannah Newcomers,” which has been around for nearly 70 years! Most of the members are no longer newcomers, but they liked the group so much they just keep coming.
I asked if Robert and I could become members. They dodged the question in demure Southern Belle fashion and told us how happy they were to have met us. (I think that meant, “No.)
5. Walking to our car in the Publix parking lot yesterday …
… And seeing this:
For some reason, the view gave me pause and reminded me that life continues even in the starkest of environments.
May your life be filled with a bit of LIFE this weekend (in whatever way you define LIFE).
I know, I know. I’ve posted about okra before, but it really is my very favorite vegetable in all the world! And I also know that it is some folks’ very least favorite vegetable. (Although botanically, I understand okra is classified as a fruit.)
We picked up some local okra at the farmers market here in Savannah. And even though we don’t eat a lot of fried food, I simply HAD to fry the okra in the classically Southern manner.
I chopped the pods into beautiful little circles, added a hand sprinkle of water, a heaping tablespoon of flour, another heaping tablespoon of cornmeal, with several shakes of salt and pepper.
I then heated the oil until one of the little okra circles did a lively dance when I dropped him in my grandmother‘s ancient cast iron skillet.
The key to good Southern fried okra is to fry it in uncrowded batches. They like a little room as they swim in the hot oil.
Here’s a riveting video of my frying technique. Listen as the okra dances in the pan, similar to synchronized swimming.
I added Cayenne pepper for my second batch.
But what to serve with the fried okra?
Other fresh local vegetables, of course.
Vine-ripened tomatoes.
Red-eyed peas.
In case you didn’t know: “Red Eyed Peas” or “Red Peas” refers to a type of legume often described as an heirloom variety of cowpea, similar to black-eyed peas. They are a popular staple in Southern cuisine and have roots in West Africa. Google AI
Now it’s time to sit down and eat!
Delicious, Fresh and Local Summer Supper
A new blog category of what I find … pretty.
Sunflowers from last Saturday’s Forsyth Farmers Market here in Savannah.
HR and a hidden garden in Savannah’s Historic District near us.
My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.
1. Local summertime green beans.
2. The evolutionary A B C’s of our Fourth of July afternoon nap yesterday.
A.
B.
C.
3. The amazing ability to step out of bed, stretch and start a brand new day! (Everyone is not able to do that incredible feat.)
4. Pink
5. Being able to watch Savannah’s fireworks through our living room window.
Make your weekend have a few colorful and firework-y crackles, whistles, bangs and sizzles.
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