Have you ever tried to pass something off as something else? I don’t mean outright lying about something, but like buying a knock-off brand name item hoping others will think you have the real thing? My mom used to tell me that the cheap sneakers I got at K-Mart were the same as the expensive name brand shoes (Puma’s was my choice back then). My mom would say, “They’re the same thing.” In my adolescent mind I’d scream back, “No they’re not.” Notice I said in my mind. Arguing with my mother always resulted in me sulking and my mom telling me to stop sulking. (God, I miss my mom.)
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Front Porch Sitting – It’s All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Posted in Baer House Inn, blogging, blooms, dogs, drinks, Family, food, friends, Holidays, Jansen Schmidt, love, romance, roses, writing, tagged Adirondack chairs, back porch, balcony, front porches, front proch, iced tea, porch furniture, porch swing, porches, quiet, relax, relaxing, rocking chair, sit on porch, sweet tea on June 19, 2017| 10 Comments »
There’s something special about a front porch. Front porches come in all shapes and sizes; there’s one for every taste. I’ve always loved porches, front or back. I’m blessed here at the Baer House to have a front porch, 2 back porches (first and second level) and a balcony on the second floor in the front of the house. (more…)
Good ‘Ole Southern Cuisine
Posted in awards, Baer House Inn, Birthdays, blogging, dessert, desserts, dieting, drinks, Family, food, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, romance, soup, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged beignets, blackened fish, charms, cheese grits, chicken & waffles, collard greens, crawfish, food, greens, grooms cakes, gumbo, jambalaya, king cakes, muffalettas, New Orleans, Po' boys, Po'boy sandwiches, red beans and rice, shrimp and grits, southern cuisine, southern food, sweet tea, turnip greens on June 27, 2016| 10 Comments »
When we made our decision to move to the south, there were certain things I expected to change about my diet. I anticipated that I would be eating more spicy food; foods with a Cajun or Creole flavor. I knew that gumbo and jambalaya and red beans and rice would be prevalent in most restaurants, along with sweet tea. Let’s not forget about the sweet tea. It is a southern staple. In fact, if you order iced tea and you don’t specify unsweet, you’re probably going to get sweet tea.