Gracious Architecture

One of my favorite endeavors while touring the Deep South is admiring the wealth of beautiful architecture. From creole cottages to Greek Revival, I love it all. These pictures are all of the tiny but mighty Charleston, South Carolina.

Moon Pies

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Patsie pigs out in Charleston

One of the unexpected surprises in Charleston was the Moon Pie store. I hit the motherlode of my sugary Southern upbringing. MMM. They carried moon pies (sandwiches of flavored icing, cookies, and marshmallow filling) in 2 sizes and eight flavors.

Yes, friends, the whole store carried only moon pies. And RC cola, to complete the full Southern comfort snack experience. (Where was the Dr. Pepper and Orange NeHi?  Probably at the Piggley Wiggley)

Your Imaginary Future Diabetic,
Patsie

Cookie Monster

Batman, I mean, Parker, loves chocolate graham crackers. Go, Keebler elves!

Snow Balls!

One of the most deliciously chilly treats known to mankind is the snow ball. Known elsewhere as the snow cone or Hawaiian shaved ice, the snow ball reaches its culinary potential best in the land of dreamy dreams. Although it is best consumed in sweltering heat, its true devotees consume the snow ball year round in New Orleans.
The array of flavors runs the gamut from Tiger's Blood to Wedding Cake. Or tigers eating wedding cake; I am not sure. But if you like to reach sugary bliss, this is the glycemic pathway.

Angel Oak

Over 2000 years old, the Angel Oak near Kiawah, South Carolina, graces the low country with welcoming arms. It shows hospitality to moss, lichens and gracious fronds of Spanish moss.

King Cakes and the Kracken

Vodka that tastes like King Cake is manufactured by Taaka Vodka in New Orleans and available for purchase during Mardi Gras season.
And don't forget to buy a bottle of The Kracken. Then unleash it!
Viva New Orleans.

Swamp Critters

What comes with swamps? Gators! Cypress tress with knobby knees.
Spanish moss. Skeeters.
But it is worth it to tour the otherworldly beauty of Southeastern swamps. Hairlike Spanish moss reminiscent of the spiderwebs of haunted houses laces from tree to tree in the swampy cypress pond at Middleton Gardens.
Atmosphere is everything!

Your fellow traveler,
Patsie

Gators in Charleston

Cypress Bayou in Middleton Gardens