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Simple Joyful Food

small ideas that add joy to life

January 4, 2019
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About

I believe in simple food joys.

Do you ever feel like you’re chasing food? That as soon as you clean up the kitchen from one meal that you’re already starting on another? Do you ever wish that you could slow down and really ENJOY what you are preparing? Have you ever wanted to add a touch of specialness to a platter, a pantry, a snack, or a drink, and all but given up, thinking “what’s the use?”

There are simple and easy skills that you can learn so that preparing and serving food can become one of your most joyful pleasures of living instead of something to be dreaded because of poor planning or being in a rut. Yes, yes, those things happen to the best of us! Yet there’s no need to feel stuck… all it takes is a little mindset shift and conscious changes to our everyday habits. Together, we’ve got this!

Hi, my name is Lyndi Fultz.

In a word, I’m an encourager. I’m also someone who let the busyness of life take over and would justify to myself that, “eh, I’ll just call in a pizza for dinner tonight.” Yet my heart wasn’t happy because I knew I could do better.

In a nutshell, I was scared. I lacked kitchen confidence. Stocking a pantry? I had no clue where to start. Do you want to talk about panic? Try having the doorbell ring and friend show up to visit for hours, all while having my mind race, desperately trying to figure out what I could serve them. Have you ever experienced these feelings?

In 2009, I started this food blog with a local food focus and called it nwafoodie. Its purpose was to show locals in Northwest Arkansas that our area was teaming with all sorts of adventurous restaurants, fascinating kitchen sources, and interesting people. As the years went by, this blog taught me how to cook. To stock a pantry. To gain the confidence that if a large group showed up unexpectedly, that there was no need to panic. If I can do it, you can do it.

If I can do it, you can do it.

After those first ten years of the blog, I knew I had outgrown my local-only focus because I was rarely eating out and what I was learning/teaching applied to everyone. So I changed the blog name. My purpose is to encourage those who want to make mealtimes more special to realize that meals are more than a recipe. At the end of the day, it’s about learning to embrace the “little joys” when it comes to all-things-food.

Food life is an important part of home life.

Homemakers come in all shapes and forms. Some of us have kids and some of us don’t. Some of us are young or not as young. Some of us have the most gorgeous of kitchens with every dreamy gadget known to man or some of us have a sliver of space that we rent or share. It’s all the same to me. At the end of the day, homemaking is a mindset and food life is an important part of home life.

Homemaking is about efficiency, simplicity, and embracing the moments. Food is a very important necessity of homemaking and I believe that joy can easily be infused in all its delicious 360-degree touchpoints.

Here’s what you can expect:

If you’re wanting to jump on the “simple joyful food” bandwagon with me, here’s what I offer:

  • A weekly post that is more conversational and less “SEOish”
  • A focus on simplicity
  • A focus on kitchen organization tips
  • A focus on foodie finds
  • A focus on meal planning and meal prepping
  • A focus on clean recipes with simple ingredients
  • Encouraging reminders to have a little fun in your kitchen

Sound good? Okay, here’s where to start:

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Let’s connect.

If there’s something that stumps you, I am here for you.

You can drop me an email at lyndi@thejoyofeatingwell.com, visit my contact page, leave a comment on a blog post, chat via social media, or simply hit the reply button when you receive my weekly newsletter on Monday mornings. I look forward to chatting with you!

My name is Lyndi Fultz, and I live in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, which span Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

I like to share small ideas for living simply and eating happily.

You will find that I talk a lot about food because we all need to eat. Why not add little bits of food joy where possible?

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There are signs of spring everywhere, and I am rea There are signs of spring everywhere, and I am ready for it! Yet..... that doesn't mean that I'm still hopeful for some cool mornings where we can light a fire!
So, you're at a restaurant, and this is your place So, you're at a restaurant, and this is your place setting. In what order do YOU proceed?

My answer in the comments - share yours!
There is something quite glorious about simplicity There is something quite glorious about simplicity. I'm really feeling it as Dennis and I sit here in our living room, next to the crackling fire. Full disclosure, this picture isn't me BUT I do have the exact same coffee cup. Anyoo, I'm reminded how wonderful it is to be still. Not that I ever forget that reminder, it's just easier to revel in it, next to a fire. With snow softing falling outside. You know what I mean?
My coffee routine is alllll over the place! Firs My coffee routine is alllll over the place! 

First, it was a percolator.
Then came the Breville coffee maker.
Next, along came a bodum pour over.
Quickly replaced by a French Press.
Then came an Aeropress.
Followed by a rediscovery of a favorite instant brand we enjoyed in Isreal.
Now, Aeropress is making a comeback. 
And our beloved LaVazza espresso.
Which tastes like vacation at the Sonnelap in Vail.

Am I the only one who does coffee in phases?

What's next?

Probably need an espresso maker!
Isn't it interesting how two things with the same Isn't it interesting how two things with the same word can convey entirely different moods?

Microwave turntable = quick, fast, speed

Record player turntable = slow, easy, chill

Both have their places. But man, oh man, I am finding myself craving more of the latter: slow, easy, chill. 

Now, to get a record player...
Arkansas Black Apples are in season, and the persi Arkansas Black Apples are in season, and the persimmon trees are loaded down hard. Even though many markets are closed for the season, there is still a bounty if we look around!

What seasonal goodies have you discovered lately?
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“Just like becoming an expert in wine–you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford–you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. Then you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.” – Julia Child

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