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Quick Fix Suppers

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May 142011
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LOL, I never know where my friend Christy will show up next. A few weeks ago I went with her to Southern Living. I showed a few pictures and talked a little about it on Facebook. It is such a gorgeous place. The reason we went was so that she could film some cooking videos for a new series that Southern Living is launching called Quick Fix Suppers.

Then I open up my inbox and I had a press release about it!

You can watch the videos by going here: Quick Fix Suppers

I wanted to share it with all of you, I couldn’t be prouder of Christy and all she is accomplishing. She is also going to be on QVC Sunday! I am not sure of the time but I know it is a show called In The Kitchen with David.

 

Christy

 

SOUTHERN LIVING INTRODUCES VIDEO SERIES ‘QUICK-FIX SUPPERS,’
STARRING COOKBOOK AUTHOR AND BLOGGER CHRISTY JORDAN
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Online Cooking Demos Offer Recipe Solutions and
Daily Time-saving Tips for Today’s Busy Cook
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Series Complements New Column Based on Readers’ Questions,
Debuting in the June Issue, on Newsstands May 20th
New York, NY – Southern Living introduces “Quick-Fix Suppers,” a new video series starring
cookbook author and blogger Christy Jordan of Southern Plate, who demonstrates how to make
dinner in 45 minutes or less. To view, go to: www.southernliving.com/quick-fix
Daily time-saving tips accompany Jordan’s weekly 3- to 4-minute, how-to videos so people can
spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table. The video series is a companion to
the “Quick-Fix Suppers” column debuting in the magazine’s June issue, hitting newsstands Friday,
May 20, and features new video content updated weekly.
“I’ve fallen hard for Christy’s pure Southern charm, not to mention her strawberry-pretzel salad and
other childhood favorites,” says Southern Living editor Lindsay Bierman. “She’s the real deal, a
busy mom who found her calling to cook and blog from the heart in a way that has inspired and
informed millions of readers and followers. Christy’s cooking demos make every meal seem
incredibly easy and fun.”
Readers can ask questions online at www.southernliving/quickfix or on Facebook. Southern Living
Test Kitchen Specialist Vanessa McNeil Rocchio, herself a busy mom, will develop weeknight
menus based on reader requests. Videos online at launch include: Quick-Fix Tacos, Pasta, Speedy
Scampi and Chili.
Jordan is the author of Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food that Makes Everyone Feel Like Family,
featuring easy, no-fuss Southern recipes. Her unique way of sharing classic Southern dishes, along
with her heartfelt stories, has drawn more than 43 million viewers to the Southern Plate blog
www.southernplate.com, since its inception in 2008. Jordan is the mother of two and lives with her
husband in north Alabama, where her family has resided for more than nine generations. Her blog,
Southern Plate, can be found on www.southernplate.com.
Jordan joins the ranks of many notable experts collaborating with the Southern Living brand,
including fellow foodie Austin-based food, travel writer and cookbook author Paula Disbrowe;
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg who pens the brand’s back-page essay, “Southern
Journal,” style expert Eddie Ross; gardening expert James Farmer; and Dallas-based lifestyle
expert and author Kimberly Schlegel Whitman.

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It’s Coming! Quickly Too.

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Nov 102010
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Christmas is quickly coming. I mean really quickly! This year has just flown by and I am sitting here wondering where I was cause I certainly wasn’t on one of the wings. I feel like it should still be mid-summer and we should be celebrating the 4th of July. I have got to start getting some of my shopping done. One of the places I love to go online is CSN Stores. They have over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish furniture, to a leather briefcase, or great cookware! They make it really easy to take advantage of one-stop shopping since they have something to please everyone on your list. Check it out and stay tuned to see what I come up with.

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Wonderful Summer Wednesday!

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Jun 082010
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Hi there! Welcome to my Wonderful Summer Wednesday Series!

I hope that you are ready to enjoy some Summer fun because I sure am.

The purpose of Wonderful Summer Wednesday is to give you ideas to make your summer a bit more fun and a bit more affordable. If you are a blogger and would like to join me be sure to write your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post and link up through the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.

Fort Mountain Beach

The Beach and Pagoda at Fort Mountain

One of our favorite outings during the summer months is to the lake. We have 2 locally, one is Carters Lake and one is atop Fort Mountain. Both have a beach area that attracts locals, both have great picnic areas. And both are tons of fun. Fort Mountain is a state park, Carters Lake is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Fort Mountain being a State Park offers free admission on Wednesdays making it a super affordable fun day! I am not sure about all State Parks, but I do know that even if they do not offer a free admission day they are still super affordable charging a typical fee of about $4 to park no matter how many people are in your car. And with a picnic lunch, you have a very affordable mini-vacation that isn’t far from home but provides hours of fun.  I know this state park also offer hiking trails, camping spots and many other great opportunities to spend some quality time with your family, I am sure yours does too…it just takes a little checking into.

tubing at carter's lakeTate Tubing in ’09

Carters Lake is a much larger lake and offers even more opportunities for a great family day (and it is even closer to me, making it our first choice). They have a beach, a marina, some really great picnic areas, hiking and bike riding trails, prime fishing spots, many boat ramps, a visitors center and a really great playground area on top of the dam. You can even rent pavilions for parties and family get-togethers. Ok, so yes, the real reason that we prefer Carter’s is because we can ski and tube..and I get to see some of my best friends since that is where they always go to camp. And, it also is a very affordable way to spend a summer day at $4 per car.

carter's lake

The back-drop ain’t bad either.

stephanie at carter's

Just make sure that you pack some sunscreen and protection for your lips as well. We always carry along Softlips. The wind and sun can be so harsh and I would much rather prevent than have to repair so I make everyone lather up with the sunscreen and paint on some Softlips because it has SPF!

But I hope that you will check out the local parks in your area. I am sure that you will find tons of things to do as a family to provide both a Wonderful Summer Wednesday and some affordable fun for all!

I would love to have you join me every Wednesday in posting fun and affordable activities, events, crafts, recipes, toys and ideas. To join in the fun simply check back each Wednesday and link your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post up in the Mr.Linky! And even if you don’t blog check out what some of these other great families/bloggers are doing, you never know…you just might find some really great things to do with your family.

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Curing The…

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Apr 252010
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…whatever. Last night the girls were all piled around my kitchen table talking about their upcoming finals at their respective colleges. Erin goes here, Stephanie goes there and Lacie goes yonder. And they all have different majors so hearing them each talk about this class or that class sometimes drives me nuts. Engineering, the brain, pharmacology, etc.

The topic last night was over a project that Lacie has to get done. Something about coming up with a Bio-Chem something or other to cure a disease. It can’t have been thought of yet. And she has to lay out how she would do it. I suggested coming up with the best anti wrinkle eye cream ever. You know, since things are either sagging or have bags around here. I think she has grander ideas but I still say she should create something to take away all the wrinkle and crinkles in my life.

So, sitting at my table last night…there was the next engineer of great things to come. The next person to take care of the crazies of the world. And the next person to find a cure for something we don’t even know about.  And we wonder where things get thought of. The kitchen table, for more than just eating. It’s where the future is thought of.

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