Up next in our series of Southern traditions, we have the handkerchief! Many years ago, most dapper men and genteel women carried a handkerchief, which was typically a hemmed square of thin fabric carried in the pocket or purse. Though it was originally intended for the purpose of wiping the sweat off one’s brow or blowing one’s nose (gross!), the handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket.
Image credit: See more of this gorgeous Nancy Ray wedding here!
In the South, the wedding handkerchief (or hanky) is often kept and passed down from mother to daughter and from generation to generation. Early farmers thought a bride’s wedding day tears were lucky and would bring rain for their crops. Later, a crying bride meant that she’d never shed another tear about her marriage. Today, we carry a handkerchief to dab away the tears of happiness and joy. Now, wedding hankies are often monogrammed with the bride’s new initials, used as bouquet wraps or given to bridesmaids as gifts. (Seen above in this adorable shot)!
Will you be carrying a handkerchief on your wedding day?
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I hope y’all enjoyed our first recipe from the Newlywed Kitchen here at Southern Weddings! My Mama’s homemade poundcake is one of my favorite sweet delights!
Up next we’ve got Miss Linda’s Anta Fe soup. Miss Linda is my Godmother, and one of the best people on earth! Like a true Southern home, hers (which is located on an island off the coast of Alabama and might just be my favorite place on earth) is always completely filled with people. Kids playing Wii, friends laughing on the porch and dogs running amok in the yard. It’s a blast, y’all! This recipe is great because it feeds a lot of people with not too much time in the kitchen. Which is perfect when you don’t want to miss a moment of the goodness going on.
What you’ll need:
1 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 can black beans, drained
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can shoe peg corn (undrained)
1 cup water
Image credit: My iPhone from Miss Linda’s porch
Directions:
Brown the turkey and onions. Stir in ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning. Add in the remaining ingredients and heat through. Let simmer for about 30 minutes. Garnish and serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapenos and corn or tortilla chips. It’s yummy with corn bread also. (Yes, ma’am it is!). Download the recipe card here!
What’s your favorite Southern food? Have a favorite Southern recipe, or recipe from a Southerner? Shoot me an email — we’d love to feature it on the blog!
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You didn’t mention that this serves a mess of people and it’s particularly good if you have unexpected guests. You can get all the ingredients and keep them in the pantry and freezer and just pull them out and throw it together.
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Yes, that is very true! Thanks for reminding me, Mom! I love you!
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Emily and I are so happy that y’all liked her lemonade summer inspiration board. Putting together a list of fabulous items that match the yellow and green palette was a lot of fun. These items should add a zap of sunny happiness to your life!
A. Nibble on a couple of petite fours from Valerie. The lemon and cassis flavors will make your mouth water! Pick up a box at Dean & Deluca.
B. What’s a summer soiree without a bow tie? This Xoelle buttered popcorn bow would look snazzy on your beau.
C. Imagine sipping on some lemonade while you flounce in this sweet seersucker dress from Lilly Pulitzer.
D. Why not bring some sunshine into your living room? I love this bright slipper chair from Target.
E. Infuse your classic lemonade with a pop of green. Try this basil lemonade recipe from Real Simple.
F. Dress up your glass with this fun striped paper straws. Everything tastes a little sweeter when you’re sipping from one of these!
G. Serve up summer with this serving tray. The clean lines and helpful handles make it the perfect compliment to a few glasses of lemonade.
H. Imagine your sweetie sporting this Southside bow from Pierrepont Hicks at your next summer get together. The best part? It’s reversible!
I. Look fab when you’re caught in the middle of a summer rain shower. These Hunter rubber ballerinas will have you wishing for rain clouds!
J. This Jonathan Adler pen will brighten up your writing desk. You’ll want to buy a couple more to toss in your bag, too.
K. Who says lemonade only belongs in your glass? These linens from La Tavola are almost as bright and sweet as our favorite drink.
L. Help bring the sunshine indoors with these textured and striped curtains from Anthropologie. You’ll have summer in your house even after the dog days are over.
M. Whether you fill this Ikea pitcher with lemonade or daisies, it’ll look splendid on your tabletop.
N. You can never have too many shoes, in my opinion. Add a pop of color to your closet with these J. Crew pumps.
What do you think of our lemonade picks? Tell us in the comments below!
[…] romantic about Allie and Noah’s love story that just causes me to immediately reach for my hankie! In my humble opinion, The Notebook is one of the best Southern romance movies of our generation […]
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