Just a Little Southern Hospitality

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Sunday Morning

Thursday, September 25, 2014

The facts, just the plain facts!

Flowers and other blossoming plants have nectarines that produce sugary nectar. Worker bees suck up the nectar and water and store it in a special honey stomach. When the stomach is full the bee returns to the hive and puts the nectar in an empty honeycomb. Natural chemicals from the bee's head glands and the evaporation of the water change the nectar into honey.

Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft start in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplets of moister turns to steam and the steam builds up pressure until the kernel finally explodes to many times its original volume.

In 1970, consumption of broccoli was only a half a pound per person. Today, the average person in the United States eats four and one half pounds a year.

The most popular sweet pepper in the United States is the bell pepper.

Peanuts are not actually nuts. Peanuts, like soybeans, are members of the legume family.

Heart valves from hogs are used to replace damaged or diseased human heart valves.

The eggshell may have as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface. Through them, the egg can absorb flavors and orders. Storing them in their cartons helps keep them fresh.

The bright orange color of carrots tells you they're an excellent source of Vitamin A, which is important for good eyesight, especially at night. Vitamin A helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy.

In the United States, lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable.

There are about 7,000 cherries on an average tart cherry tree. It takes about 250 cherries to make a cherry pie, so each tree could produce enough cherries for 28 pies!

The first ice cream cone was made, served, and eaten in New York City on September 22, 1886. The maker, Italo Marchiony, was granted a paten on his cone mold in 1903.

Americans eat about 125 pounds of potatoes a year, about half from fresh potatoes and half in processed foods.

There are just some things in life that we need to know!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Lunch?

I've been growing Butterfly plants for several years. This year I noticed this is the third time the caterpillars have stripped this plant.

Each time they feast, I've cut the stems back.
This is what they are eating on.

Today I counted 16 caterpillars!

But then again, this will be the lovely result!

Outdoor Wednesday

Monday, September 22, 2014

My Pressed flower page

This shelf holds several very special teacups in my collection. Let me tell you why.

This shelf and china holds a place in my heart because it belonged to my very BFF. She was an avid collector of anything tea related. She especially loved English bone china, and enjoyed finding some very pretty pieces. We had been best friends for 20 years. She was the type of friend who always had a smile and loved unconditionally.She was never too busy to spend a little time with you. On September 26, 2004, during one of the wildest hurricane seasons that Florida has experienced, my very dear friend rode the wave of Hurricane Jeanne into the arms of Jesus.

"In my book of memories there is a pressed flower that fills a page
With gentle fragrance lingering still,
Though it's faded now with age.

The way my friend smiled and laughed,
The many ways she cared,
Are a legacy that she left behind in stories I love to share.

So remember the hearts who've touched your life,
It's what we each are here for.
A pressed Flower gently reminds us
To love and treasure our friendships more."

I miss you Diana........ keep the pot warm.

A Return to Loveliness
Make It Pretty Monday

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Sunday Morning

Thursday, September 18, 2014

A Little Bit of Fall

Fall is in the air. Even though we live in the deep south I enjoy bringing the colors of Autumn indoors. I've been deep in a project, so I've not had any new table settings. So I thought I would share this one from the past.