Okay, the truth is that dogwoods and daffodils don’t actually bloom at the same time around here. There are still a lot of daffodils blooming but they are starting to fade as the dogwoods take center stage. Oh, and the redbuds are pretty spectacular too!
Truly, one of the most wonderful benefits of our morning walks (aside from the health benefits) is the gorgeous, spring scenery that greets us each morning. We are greatly blessed!
A little outdoor pic for Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer and Rednesday! with It’s a Very Cherry and today’s lagniappe is a great idea for Crockpot Wedneday with Dining with Debbie.
Today’s Lagniappe: Crockpot Oatmeal
My 94 year old Grandpa eats oatmeal every day. Must be something to it!
- 1 C quick cooking oats
- 2 C milk
- 1/4 C brown sugar
- 1 T butter – melted
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 C finely chopped apple
- 1/2 C raisins and/or dates
- 1/2 C chopped walnuts or almonds
Grease the inside of Crockpot. Throw all ingredients inside Crockpot and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Stir before serving.
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absolutely delightful! I love all of your pictures. Our cherry trees and redbuds have just finished blooming. They were soooo pretty. Hope to see you back at my place. I have become a follower and hope that you will do the same. until later…
What a gorgeous site for your walks. Your photos are beautiful. I’ve heard of doing oatmeal in the crockpot but never tried it, I just had an ‘instant’ packet this morning. I think I might have to try your recipe. Ooh I have all the ingredients in, think I’ll do it tonight
Very beautiful spring pics !
Blessings,
~Myrna
Beautiful photos!!!! And I copied the recipe, I am making this soon!!!! What size crock pot ???? I don’t have an old round one anymore…..but I need to find one at a Goodwill or something!
What a lovely neighborhood to take walks in. I love oatmeal. It is one of my favorite breakfast meals and I have cooked it in the crockpot many times.
~ Tracy
What are those white bushes in the first two photos? I can’t place them. Hmmm, crockpot oatmeal? I’m too impatient – I’ll stick to instant!
What a glorious area you live in. Those colors are so striking. I do love redbud trees. and the creeping phlox is beautiful.
I just love all the beautiful colors that the Good Lord provides for us.
Thanks so much for sharing as I don’t have all those colors out here in southeastern AZ.
the colors of spring … great shot!
The Girl In The Alley
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Julie and Julia
absolutely beautiful! i can’t wait til i have my own house and can plant some lovely spring flowers and bushes. thanks for sharing.
What a gorgeous bunch of pictures..the scenery is lovely. I could walk through there for quite a while and still be amazed at the beauty. You know,I’ve begun to slow down some. Maybe I need to be as wise as your dear grandpa and begin to eat oatmeal every day. You know tho..I would probably enjoy it,I like oatmeal with just lots of butter and sugar.
Dogwoods are my favorite, but I heard I cannot grow them in the gumbo soil I found myself in TX.
Some of our daffodils are about spent as well. But the redbud has just started blooming and our phlox has started creeping!
Gorgeous! I do love springtime. My daffodils are gone, but the dogwoods and tulips are in bloom. No azaleas yet, but there are buds plumping up. I just need to be at home working in the yard! Thanks for posting to CPW. Remember to link your favorite post of the week to Arkansas Bloggers.
Oh I love to see spring blooms. It is especially fun to see what’s blooming in other parts of this great country of ours.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday
Maryrose
What a beautiful place you live in. Those pictures are breathaking.