Holiday Giveaway with Seattle’s Best Coffee! 8 WINNERS!
Tue, 11/3/09 – 10:51 AM | 407 Comments

Y’all know how I love my coffee. Nothing starts my day off better than a nice cup of coffee and a little quiet time to gather my thoughts before the rest of the house files …

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I’d Love To Meet You On Novemember 17th!
Wednesday, 4 Nov, 2009 – 11:46 | 34 Comments
I’d Love To Meet You On Novemember 17th!

Come meet me November 17th when I’ll be speaking as part of the Livingston Concert Lecture Series at historic Athens State University in Athens, Alabama. I will be speaking and then taking time afterward to …

Free Magazine: Exclusive Recipe and Column!
Friday, 30 Oct, 2009 – 8:46 | 18 Comments
Free Magazine: Exclusive Recipe and Column!

I have some perks today! I’m so excited to be able to bring you this FREE E-Issue of Southern Beauty Magazine, which includes an exclusive Southern Plate Column and Recipe (page 92 ~giggle~).
Simply click on …

Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Thursday, 1 Oct, 2009 – 20:20 | 32 Comments
Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Today I’m really excited to share with you my very first experience using puff pastry. I’ve always been intrigued by the thought of using it but never really got around to trying it until now. …

Get My Original Velveeta Recipe Today!
Thursday, 1 Oct, 2009 – 7:58 | 13 Comments
Get My Original Velveeta Recipe Today!

Earlier in the week, I was thrilled to announce that I’m one of five Velveeta Kitchenistas! Myself and four other mom bloggers have each taken a day at VelveetaKitchenistas.com to share with you our tips …

BIG News About Velveeta and Me! (and Mama’s Mac and Cheese)
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 11:19 | 23 Comments
BIG News About Velveeta and Me! (and Mama’s Mac and Cheese)

Nowadays, families are spending less time eating out and more time at the dinner table. With our busy schedules, we’re looking for no hassle recipes that our families will love. That’s why the makers of …

Freezing Apples – and what the old folks taught me
Wednesday, 9 Sep, 2009 – 10:24 | 78 Comments
Freezing Apples – and what the old folks taught me

I learned at a young age the value of the wisdom which can only be gleaned by those who have lived a lifetime before us. My parents taught me to listen and they drove the …

Tazo Tea Giveaway!
Tuesday, 8 Sep, 2009 – 12:57 | 437 Comments
Tazo Tea Giveaway!

I’m excited to be able to offer a great giveaway from Tazo Tea! Of course, being my same old Southern self, when they sent me a huge box of their teas to try, I tried …

If You Give A Belle An Eggplant
Sunday, 6 Sep, 2009 – 9:29 | 35 Comments
If You Give A Belle An Eggplant

If you give a Belle an eggplant
She’ll probably look at you funny.
But she’ll take it just the same because a Belle hates to be rude.
She’ll turn it around and admire it’s color and shape…until you …

Texas Straw Hat – And Really Big Rabbits!
Friday, 4 Sep, 2009 – 10:00 | 44 Comments
Texas Straw Hat – And Really Big Rabbits!

You can subscribe to Southern Plate by email by clicking here, and receive an email from me each time I post something new .

When I was around seven or so , my grandmother Lucille, …

Six Meals To A Marriage Proposal
Sunday, 30 Aug, 2009 – 15:03 | 77 Comments
Six Meals To A Marriage Proposal

Disclaimer #1: This post was meant in humor, y’all need to know that upfront. I ran it by several of the wonderful men who read Southern Plate to make sure they would take it that …

Another $500 Winner From Crystal Light!
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 7:52 | 352 Comments
Another $500 Winner From Crystal Light!

Congratulations to Micha for winning the random drawing in the $500 giveaway! Thank you all for participating and thanks to random.org for giving me a means of picking a random winner! Mimi, I’m sending you …

Pledge To Drink More Water With Me For A Chance At $500 from Crystal Light!
Tuesday, 11 Aug, 2009 – 5:25 | 539 Comments
Pledge To Drink More Water With Me For A Chance At $500 from Crystal Light!

Life isn’t slowing down for anyone. My own life seems to have the fast forward button permanently pushed in and with trying to keep up with work, my house, and the ever blossoming social life …

Come On In! ~A visit to Bountiful~
Saturday, 8 Aug, 2009 – 15:15 | 103 Comments
Come On In! ~A visit to Bountiful~

Today I thought I’d invite you into my kitchen and home here at Bountiful. There are so many of my personal treasures that I want to share with you and I am honored that you …

2009 Bountiful Basket
Saturday, 8 Aug, 2009 – 9:48 | 199 Comments
2009 Bountiful Basket

And now for the basket…

This is the 2009 Bountiful Basket that I had made to celebrate Southern Plate’s one year anniversary.
It is entirely handmade by the American Traditions Basket Company in Canal Fulton, Ohio from …

Simply Brilliant Canning Labels
Thursday, 6 Aug, 2009 – 14:53 | 46 Comments
Simply Brilliant Canning Labels

I don’t get to brag on my readers enough but let me tell you, y’all are some brilliant people. You are also some of the absolute nicest folks I’ve ever had a chance to know …

Seattle’s Best BIG Coffee Giveaway!
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 15:46 | 441 Comments
Seattle’s Best BIG Coffee Giveaway!

Congratulations to Mattfam, Kevin, and David, our winners in this giveaway! I have sent a personal email with instructions to each winner with the subject line “Personal email from Christy, you won!”. Thank you for …

Peach Freezer Jam-Freshest Tasting Jam With No Canning!
Sunday, 2 Aug, 2009 – 11:26 | 37 Comments
Peach Freezer Jam-Freshest Tasting Jam With No Canning!

My mother made the most delicious freezer jam when we were little. It was a tradition at our house that everyone had to have freezer jam whenever she made her homemade sourdough bread. Sometimes we’d …

Pioneer Brand Gift Basket GIVEAWAY!
Monday, 27 Jul, 2009 – 11:31 | 751 Comments
Pioneer Brand Gift Basket GIVEAWAY!

WINNER! Congratulations to Tammy who was comment #254 and said “These are the only waffles my husband likes!”. Tammy, I’ve emailed you. Please email me back with your mailing address! Y’all stay tuned, I have …

How to Put Up Tomatoes (The super easy way!)
Friday, 17 Jul, 2009 – 14:39 | 60 Comments
How to Put Up Tomatoes (The super easy way!)

If you are new here, Welcome to Southern Plate! It’s so wonderful to have you! I do hope you’ll subscribe by clicking here. Receive an email from me each time I post something new to …

Lela’s Fried Peach Pies
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 7:44 | 67 Comments
Lela’s Fried Peach Pies

This post is for all of my facebook friends who have been waiting so patiently! I posted the photo two days ago as a teaser. I’m so mean! ~snickers~ Friend me on facebook by clicking …

Southern Plate Celebrates 1 Year With A Block Party!
Thursday, 2 Jul, 2009 – 5:52 | 98 Comments
Southern Plate Celebrates 1 Year With A Block Party!

July marks the one year anniversary of SouthernPlate.com and I want to thank you so much for all that you have given me! Southern Plate began as a hobby when I had a little free …

Bountiful Gardens and Bountiful Children’s Activities!
Friday, 19 Jun, 2009 – 15:22 | 31 Comments
Bountiful Gardens and Bountiful Children’s Activities!

Things have been hopping around Bountiful! Gardens are growing, kids are learning, and the oven (as always) is cooking away! I thought I’d show you some of the things we’ve been up to around here …

Daddy’s Hot Dog Chili -AND Hip Hostess Winners!
Monday, 15 Jun, 2009 – 13:22 | 282 Comments
Daddy’s Hot Dog Chili -AND Hip Hostess Winners!

TWO Southern Plate Readers Will Be Choosing Hip Hostess Aprons today!
Mama Jane was the winner chosen at random for The Hip Hostess Apron Giveaway! Mama Jane, all you have to do is visit The …

Household Recipes: Homemade Laundry Detergent
Thursday, 4 Jun, 2009 – 19:44 | 100 Comments
Household Recipes: Homemade Laundry Detergent

I am a hardcore couponer.* My kids are even in on it. Whenever we go to the grocery store together they both want to know ahead of time “Do we get any coupons?”. I usually …

Healthier Meals? Bring Back The Relish Tray!
Monday, 25 May, 2009 – 8:52 | 46 Comments
Healthier Meals? Bring Back The Relish Tray!

My great grandmother, Mama Reed, always had a relish tray at every meal. My mother remembers it being filled with homemade pickles, pickled beats, and fresh vegetables from her own garden according to season. It …

Fresh Fried Corn (Shucking, Silking, Cooking, and Freezing)
Wednesday, 13 May, 2009 – 7:55 | 87 Comments
Fresh Fried Corn (Shucking, Silking, Cooking, and Freezing)

Lay out a table with every dish imaginable, absolutely everything under the sun, and if there is fresh fried corn on that table, you’ll know where to find me.
There is nothing in this world like …

Raised Bed Gardens in 30 minutes
Wednesday, 6 May, 2009 – 19:55 | 65 Comments
Raised Bed Gardens in 30 minutes

My Grandaddy was a wiz in the garden. Each year for as long as I can remember, he’d work the land and turn out an abundance of fresh melons and vegetables that kept the entire …

Heartfelt And Heartwarming Ideas For Mother’s Day
Tuesday, 5 May, 2009 – 16:45 | 14 Comments
Heartfelt And Heartwarming Ideas For Mother’s Day

My two kids always make sure Mother’s Day is special for me. They are both avid drawers and quite the entertaining artists! Brady usually makes me a book because he knows I love his stories …