Southern LitFest

Something Special Events will be participating in the Southern LitFest on Friday, June 5th!  It's "Bourbon on the Porch" with 4 historic porches each offering a different concoction, all within easy walking distance!   

The weekend schedule of events includes good food, great literature, bourbon on an inviting porch,  Market Day on the square, fiddlers picking a bluegrass tune, trendy boutiques, famous literary & film sites, legendary southern music & barbeque... in a small town setting!  While we are only participating on June 5th, the Southern LitFest takes place both June 5th and June 6th.  

Call the Carnegie Library at (770) 683-1347 for more information, or email them at nclf@numail.org.  Come and join us!

Mother's Day Tea 2015

We celebrated our mothers and friends with our Mother's Day Tea, 2015.   A great time was had by all with delicious food and exceptional conversation.

Carol and Andrea were back to discuss the history of tea and it was enjoyed immensely by our guests.

Our tables were set beautifully.

What did you do for your mom for Mother's Day?  We would love to hear from you!

Recipe - Mexican Sausage Casserole

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here is a recipe from our cookbook "Favorite Recipes from Something Special".  Enjoy!

Mexican Sausage Casserole

2 pounds pork sausage, 1 hot and 1 mild
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed and drained
2 (16 ounces) cans tomatoes
1 3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

Brown the sausages, onion, green pepper and garlic in a saucepan.  Add the tomatoes, buttermilk and macaroni.  Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until macaroni is cooked. 

Our notes regarding this recipe state:  "This is one of the most delightful surprises.  It is so simple and soooo delicious.  Sure, you could use more tomatoes, even Rotel or stewed.  I serve it on crushed tortilla chips.  Should you wish to take this to a covered dish dinner or share with a friend, in a casserole dish, layer crushed chips, casserole mix and top with shredded cheddar cheese.  The hot casserole will melt the cheese for now or heat for serving later."

Southern LitFest

We are honored to be participating in the Southern LitFest, "A Celebration of All Things Southern"!  The event takes place Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th and Something Special will be participating on June 5th. 

The weekend schedule of events encompasses good food, great literature, bourbon on an inviting porch (or in our case, our courtyard!), Market Day on the square, fiddlers picking a bluegrass tune, trendy boutiques, famous literary & film sites, legendary southern music & barbecue in a classic small town setting!  

From 5:30 - 7:30 on Friday, June 5th, we will be honoring William Faulkner and James Dickey.  4 historic porches each with a different concoction, all within easy walking distance.  Light entertainment, hors d' oeuvres... a chance to see friends, meet new people and greet our guest speakers.  Park at the Judicial Center on Greenville Street and dress casual!  

Admission is $40.00.  Tickets are limited and available M-F at the Carnegie, 1 LaGrange St and M-Sat at the Visitors Center, Historic Courthouse on the square (both cash or check only) or online at southernlitfest.com.  For further information, contact the Carnegie at (770) 683-1347 or nclf@numail.org.

Thank You 85 South!

What a surprise when we discovered our Spring garden on the cover of the 85 South Out and About Magazine.

Thank you to Patrick Terrell and his wonderful staff!