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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 106

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.”
Psalms‬ ‭33:11‬ ‭ 
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“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand”
Edward Mote


“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”
Psalms‬ ‭33:12‬ ‭
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Our coral bark maple is finally getting some color!

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When Southern Meets Italian

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Recipes

“As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:19‬ ‭

In the South, we know a thing or two about comfort food.  Mashed potatoes, turkey and dressing, and don’t forget the chicken and dumplins!  There’s nothing quite like a big plate of comfort to meet you just before that Sunday nap!  But do you know who else knows about comfort food?  The Italians!  We took their signature dish, pasta, and made it into a vegetable in the South…mac ‘n cheese!  

 Our favorite family times are centered around the table and food.  We have been known to sit for hours long after a meal is finished to enjoy conversation.  Just this past Sunday, we had a time of sharing our hearts after a wonderful meal that my sister-in-law prepared.  It’s nice to sit amongst the sweetest fellowship with nothing else fighting for my time and attention!  

Rome, Italy carries a sweet memory for me in the way of food and fellowship!  Many years ago, I gathered with a group of friends in a very crowded restaurant…wonderful Italian food, the best conversation and no feelings of being rushed by the staff..but were even encouraged to linger!  How rare is that?!

Butch and I love Italian food, coming in right behind our favorite…the wonderful food of our South!  So I decided to mix the perfect taste of the autumn pumpkin into Southern cornbread and Italian ravioli.  Today, let’s discover what happens when Southern meets Italian!

 
There is not a pasta that I do not like…ravioli just happens to be a favorite!  This particular kind is filled with pumpkin…making it the perfect dish for autumn!


The original recipe called for hazelnuts, but in the South our preferred nut is the pecan.  Toasting them brings out their natural flavor!

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Tablescape Tuesday: The Next Best Thing

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'””
‭‭John‬ ‭7:38‬ ‭

Hello sweet friends…and welcome back to our dining room!  Are you enjoying fall like we are?  Today I thought we would celebrate the cooler autumn weather with a dinnerware pattern that you have never seen!  And before you ask…no, I haven’t bought new china!  Actually this isn’t even mine!  Let me explain.  I loved this Tracy Porter pattern called “Marseille” as soon as it came out.  I knew I wanted it, but I already owned the “Artesian Road” pattern…and could not justify buying more dishes.  So I did the next best thing….I bought the china and put it away for my son and his future wife!  So the spotlights of today’s table are only on loan from my daughter-in-love.  I just love the pattern’s vibrant colors for fall!
  
I enjoy the warmth of the mahogany dining table, so I didn’t use a tablecloth…only woven placemats and a table runner.

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