Wednesday, December 21, 2011

There’s no place like home for the holidays


There’s no place like home for the holidays. Season's greetings to you and your family from the beautiful mountains of North Carolina where pretty rural stone barns on farms such as this one all decked out for Christmas still dot the landscape.

Merry Christmas

Joyeux Noël

Felix Navidad

Froehliche Weihnachten

Buone Feste Natalizie

Happy Hanukkah

From My Carolina Kitchen 
Sam & Meakin 

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49 comments:

  1. Mr. BillDecember 21, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Merry Christmas to You and Family!!

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  2. FlowerLady LorraineDecember 21, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    What a beautiful photo.

    Have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic 2012.

    FlowerLady

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  3. La Table De NanaDecember 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Seriously pretty photo:)

    All the best Sam~

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  4. RitaDecember 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Love this photo; there was one just like that on my husband's old farm; gone now.
    Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas; enjoy the holidays.
    Rita

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  5. ClaudiaDecember 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    That photo just welcomed me into your beautiful area of the woods. Merry Christmas, Sam to you and yours.

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  6. Rosa's Yummy YumsDecember 21, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I want to be where this picture was taken...

    Merry Christmas!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  7. Mary BergfeldDecember 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Merry Christmas, Sam. Have a wonderful holiday. Blessings...Mary

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  8. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Merry Christmas Sam!

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  9. Fresh Local and BestDecember 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    What a beautiful picture! I love how the bale of hay takes up the entire space in the barn. Happy holidays Sam and Meakin!

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  10. T.W. Barritt at Culinary TypesDecember 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I just love photos like this, Sam. I have been known to pull off the road to take photos like this! Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday, Sam!

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  11. Big DudeDecember 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Bev and I send you warmest wishes for a great holiday.

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  12. KatDecember 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    That is a beautiful Christmas Card. Merry Christmas to you all!!

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 21, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    This is a beautiful photo, Sam!

    Merry Christmas to you and Meakin, and a happy, healthy, New Year!

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  14. ChrisDecember 21, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and Meakin!

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  15. PamDecember 21, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    That's a great picture and here's wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!

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  16. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeDecember 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Sam!!!

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  17. Angie's RecipesDecember 22, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Sam, I wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

    Angie

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  18. Valérie (France)December 22, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    A toi aussi je viens souhaiter un joyeux Noël
    Valérie.

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  19. From the KitchenDecember 22, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Your rural North Carolina looks very much like rural Virginia. Although I grew up in the city, I love the countryside--and the red clay!!

    Very best wishes to you and yours for a lovely holiday and a healthy and happy new year.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  20. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 22, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    What a beautiful scene! It's just missing some snow ;)

    Merry Christmas to you and your husband, Sam, and best wishes for a Happy 2012!

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  21. Cathy at Wives with KnivesDecember 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Happiest holiday best wishes to you and your family, Sam.

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  22. JudyDecember 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Merry Christmas, Sam & Meakin, and Happy Hannuka too.

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  23. abbeyDecember 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Being a North Carolinian myself, I'm desperately trying to figure out where this picture was taken! I hope you have a very merry, yourself!

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  24. Glenda BeallDecember 23, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Dear Sam,
    I hope your holiday season is filled with good health and happiness. I know it will be filled with good food.
    Good wishes to you and Meakin for a wonderful 2012.

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  25. chow and chatterDecember 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    merry christmas have fun back in NC hugs

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  26. EileenDecember 23, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful. Merry Christmas!

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  27. Jocie's MomDecember 23, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    So pretty :)

    Wishing you a Merry, Safe and Blessed Holiday!

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  28. PennyDecember 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Sam, Wishing you and Meakin the best holiday ever. Looking forward to the New Year and hopefully a chance to get together again.

    Hugs, Penny

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  29. Vicki LaneDecember 23, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    A beautiful photo! Getting ready to make the ambrosia and am planning to put pomegranate seeds in it this year!

    Happy Holidays of every kind to you and Meakin! I'm looking forward to seeing what's cooking in the new year.

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  30. VelvaDecember 23, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hope your holidays are filled with family, friends and plenty of good food.

    Always,
    Velva

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  31. DianeDecember 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and wealthy 2012. Take car and enjoy the holidays. Diane

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  32. DDecember 24, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Merry Christmas, Sam! To you and Meakin may blessings flow. I pray that 2012 brings well-being for us all.

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  33. tinyskilletDecember 24, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful photo, enjoy your holiday home. It sure doesn't feel like Christmas here in Florida...80 degrees. It was such a pleasure to get to know you better and meet in person. You both are the best. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  34. pamDecember 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  35. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesDecember 25, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Merry Christmas Sam, to you and your husband!

    Mary

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  36. Karen (Back Road Journal)December 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Merry Christmas, Sam. I hope you are having a wonderful day.

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  37. LPCDecember 25, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    A very Merry Christmas! And, beautiful, beautiful photo. Thank you.

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  38. Valérie (France)December 26, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Je te souhaite un bon lendemain de Noël
    Valérie

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  39. BethDecember 26, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Happy holidays to you, too! Love your photo.

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  40. Chats the Comfy CookDecember 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Sam, Happy holidays to you and yours.

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  41. Karen thisoldhouse2.comDecember 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    ooh, I love little stone barns like this one. Hope you've had a wonderful holiday -

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  42. Valérie (France)December 28, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Je te souhaite un beau mercredi
    Valérie.

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  43. Saucy SicilianaDecember 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    You are so right! We are here in Rome visiting and I miss my home in Sicily so much! Happy Holidays to you and your family. I am following you from today! I lived in New York for 15 years and I always wanted to visit Carolina.

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  44. Kitchen BelleiciousDecember 28, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I agree, merry christmas to you and your family!

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  45. Kathy WalkerDecember 29, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    You are right! We were all together this year and it was wonderful! I hope you had a great holiday and have a fantastic New Year!

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  46. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    What a beautiful picture - it's making me long for the Carolina mountains and ll the charm and beauty they hold! We're only 3 hours away but we often go far to long without spending time roaming and exploring your beautiful side of the state.Thanks for sharing!

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  47. JamieDecember 30, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Dear Sam & Meakin, wishing you a very very Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year and 2012! May your year be as beautiful as the photo. And home is where the heart is, right?

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  48. VirginiaDecember 31, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    OH this is a lovely shot. Reminds me of a lot of barns I"ve seen around here. :)
    V

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  49. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love photos like these! So peaceful and so simple, yet beautiful in their quiet life sort of way! I'm so glad that you live in and enjoy the Carolina's too! By the way, I just scanned your smartphone app onto my phone and IT WORKED! How cool! Now all I have to do to read your blog is to tap on your app! Love it!!!

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