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fish

I know where you can get Alaskan Halibut… and next day delivery, too!

January 17, 2010 Leave a Comment

Hooray for the Internet and FedEx! Why? Because now we ALL have access to Alaskan Halibut, fished fresh from the icy-cold Kenai waters of Southern Alaska. As you may remember, Dennis and I went to Alaska this summer and found ourselves in fabulous fresh fish heaven. Forget the scenery… the food was out of this world! During our trip, we visited with friends from college who live on the Kenai Peninsula who treated us to a smorgasbord of fresh pan-fried halibut and grilled succulent salmon. ...

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have a good time

Sharing makes life special.

January 17, 2010 Leave a Comment

I started this blog because it is such a thrill to sleuth-around for secret ingredients, to locate a hole-in-the-wall market that has that extra special product that I cannot find anywhere else, or to discover a better way to prepare a dish. And then there is the heart-warming pleasure of sharing these discoveries with you. The other motivating reason why I started this blog was for selfish reasons. I figured with the limited time I have to go exploring around town, my hopes were that all of you ...

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starch

Granola is easy to make! Here’s how!

January 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

My husband Dennis has become obsessed with granola lately. Obsessed with shopping for ingredients, obsessed with experimenting with different variations, obsessed with eating it. I am not sure what switch was flipped that caused this recent adoration of the concoction, but I do know that he is obsessed with granola. The best part is his exclamations “look how inexpensive this is to make!” And now I am going to share with you his base granola recipe that his mom gave to him. Feel free to make ...

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meal planning

Here’s how to know when an avocado is ripe.

December 30, 2009 Leave a Comment

Here is a handy little tip to know when an avocado is ripe and ready: 1. Look for the stem. 2. Pull stem out of avocado. 3. Did it not pull out? Not ready. 4. Did it pull out? Look at the color underneath. Brown? Overripe. Green? Ripe and ready! ...

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dessert

Who knew baked bananas could be so satisfying!

December 28, 2009 Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love old cookbooks? One of the many treasures I inherited from my Aunt Peggy was her vast collection of cookbooks. Not the traditional hardbound cookbooks mind you. No, her collections were more like cookbook pamphlets. Short on pages, small on height, and softbound. These cookbook pamphlets are an awesome treat to browse through.It's like an archeological excavation of eating patterns and trends in America. So I got to thinking… why not try some of these recipes out? Where ...

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have a good time

“She brings her food from afar.”

December 20, 2009 2 Comments

There is a passage in the book of Proverbs that I have always found fascinating. It is the chapter about the virtuous woman who is physically and mentally strong. She capably runs her household and is full of wisdom and gets things done. The verse that I have always found fascinating is verse 14: “She is like the merchants’ ships; she brings her food from afar.” Love that. The verse is talking about carefully planning and purchasing food. That is inspiring to me because I am not always 100% ...

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beef

Boneless leg of lamb marinade.

December 6, 2009 Leave a Comment
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My family has a special holiday dish that is a boneless leg of lamb marinade. To be truthful, this was a special dish during my childhood years, since my family (aka parents) lovvvvvved lamb. As I crossed over into adulthood, I would prepare this special dish and bring it to my married-family special holiday gatherings.  I came to understand that.... If you love the taste of lamb, you will love this easy recipe. If you do not love the taste of lamb, you may never become a lamb convert. It ...

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NWAFOODIE

When is a restaurant more than a restaurant? When her name is Mary Maestri’s.

November 27, 2009 Leave a Comment

RESTAURANT CLOSED. Everyone who knows me knows that my favorite restaurant is Mary Maestri’s in Tontitown. We discovered it in 1996 when we moved to Northwest Arkansas, which seems like ages ago yet it has been around since 1928. Located at the corner of Hwy 112 and Hwy 412, Mary Maestri’s restaurant is in an unassuming white house and is sweet in an old-fashioned way. Once inside is a perfect blend of both casual and fine dining. The lights are perfectly dimmed and there are plenty of nooks ...

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have a good time

I am thankful.

November 27, 2009 Leave a Comment

Today is Thanksgiving and I am thankful for today. To be alive. And happy. And loved. Today is my 20th anniversary and I am thankful for knowing and having such happiness and peace in my life. 20 and ½ years ago I met the man of my dreams… and he won my heart. Other guys would give stuffed animals, flowers, and perfume. My man? He gave me food. He was a keeper. Dennis, thank you for an amazing life! You are the bestest. ...

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have a good time

Every family needs a “family fav.” What’s yours?

November 22, 2009 1 Comment

I grew up in North Carolina, among a family of New Jersey natives and first generation Americans. I can distinctly remember the day I watched Sesame Street and there was a film short of a little boy from Mexico whose mother was making burritos. “Mom, look at this food. It’s like a flat pancake with meat and cheese in it,” I remember excitedly saying as I tugged at my mom in the kitchen to get her attention. Burritos were fascinating and as foreign to me as pierogies were to my husband when we ...

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foodie finds

Have you had a date lately?

November 22, 2009 Leave a Comment

I recently became reacquainted with an old friend from my childhood. This friend was both incredibly sweet, sometimes a little nutty, and always presented itself well… especially at church potlucks and dinner parties. I am talking about dates, the fruit of the date palm tree that has been a staple of the Middle East for thousands of years. Since we grew up without eating sugar or processed foods, my mother would always prepare dates as her dessert contribution to church potlucks or dinner ...

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“Foodies are dead?” Nah, I don’t think so.

November 16, 2009 Leave a Comment

Recently I read an article from The Lempert Report that stated that “foodies are dead” and the shutdown of Gourmet magazine “makes it official.”Nah, I don’t think so. All we have to do is look at the characteristics of a foodie. Wikipedia has a great definition of a foodie: “Foodies are amateurs who simply love food for consumption, study, preparation, and news.” Perhaps there is some confusion between a foodie and a gourmet? Gourmets simply want to eat the best food. Period. And Gourmet ...

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pantry

Yes, ice cubes can get stale (and here’s what to do about it).

November 11, 2009 2 Comments

How have I lived this long without knowing about stale ice cubes? Saturday evening we spent the night at my in-laws home and we had a great visit. Grilled salmon, mashed potatoes, salad, wine, and cocktails: Ahhh… all the makings of a guaranteed great evening. Yet this was the night I realized I have lived my entire life without knowing about… (wait for it)…stale ice cubes. While preparing drinks for the guests, I innocently reached into their freezer to access the ice cubes and quickly ...

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NWAFOODIE

I “talked turkey” with LouAnn from Williams-Sonoma

November 4, 2009 Leave a Comment
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Last night my husband and I went to our first Williams-Sonoma cooking technique class: “Let’s Talk Turkey.” And I have got to say… it was great! LouAnn was our teacher and this was her first class, too. Kudos to LouAnn! First, I called ahead of time to reserve our spot. I was told that it was going to be a lighter class than the previous day, which made me happy (who wants a crowd?). Second, there were six people in attendance so there was plenty of space for viewing. Third, I actually ...

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appetizer

Here is a crowd-pleasing salsa recipe that tastes great!

October 23, 2009 Leave a Comment

I absolutely cannot tell you how many times I have family, friends, and party-strangers comment on this salsa! It’s quick, easy, and tastes great!First, a shout-out to Jon and Nikki who gave me this recipe. In fact, I named it after them (although apparently they have a shout-out to Dana-Ray because that is who gave the recipe to them!) Jon & Nikki Salsa 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, drained (Hunts is my fav) 1 can (10oz) Mexican Rotel, drained (I use the Original) 1 teaspoon garlic ...

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have a good time

No, No, No…

September 3, 2009 Leave a Comment

Last night we went grocery shopping. As we rounded the perimeter of the 190,000 square foot store we came to the deli counter. And we saw this culinary offering… I know the term “food snob” applies to individuals who basically go to the nth degree to have utmost perfection in food selection and preparation. I may not be that person but I do know when to say “No” to imperfect food. My dear family & friends in Northwest Arkansas (and wherever you may live) make a stand and respect your ...

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soup

I’m in the mood for… broth?

August 31, 2009 Leave a Comment

Tomorrow I undergo a colonoscopy and today I am in pure agony. Wait, exactly why is today the agony day? Tomorrow is the procedure, not today. Actually, today is the day where I can only “eat” clear liquids, aka: broth. Now normally I have several boxes of Swanson’s Chicken and Beef Stock in my cupboards and refrigerator waiting for their inclusion in some meal. Today, broths have a new role: they are my food. And if they have moved up the ladder to that all-important role, I must find one that ...

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author image of thejoyofeatingwell blogWell hello! Thanks for stopping by. I’m Lyndi Fultz and I have a passion for simplicity.

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If you're like me, I try my best to eat as healthy If you're like me, I try my best to eat as healthy as possible. And that often means to load up on all types of vegetables! Sometimes that can be a challenge, depending on picky eaters or perhaps not having enough variety, and - frankly - don't we sometimes just need a little imagination and motivation in the kitchen? ⁠
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Hello, beautiful lemon! 🍋🍋🍋 If you're som Hello, beautiful lemon! 🍋🍋🍋 If you're someone who buys a lot of lemons and juices them... did you know that you can "zest" the peels using a microplane and stick them in the freezer for future use? Meal prepping at its best, baby! I posted a recipe on the blog last week for Instant Pot pressure cooker creme brulee with a touch of lemon. This zest is perfect for that! I also keep it on hand for madeleines... Dennis requests those like every day!
Are you using your pressure cooker to its fullest Are you using your pressure cooker to its fullest potential? I've barely scratched the surface but I gotta' tell you... I use it all week long for soups! Recently I decided that I wanted to use it to make a dessert and started browsing around on Pinterest. I decided to make creme brulee in my Instant Pot! After playing around with it, I posted (link in bio) a recipe for creme brulee with a touch of lemon.🍋
I don't really have a sweet tooth yet I always hav I don't really have a sweet tooth yet I always have a "little something" in the pantry to satisfy the little bit of sweet tooth that I have! After a zillion years of blogging, I can count on one hand the number of desserts that I've blogged about. So, when I do create a recipe and actually post it, I'm like, "Look at me, I'm a baker now!" hahaha Actually, it's not all about baking. For example, I just posted a recipe for Instant Pot creme brulee with a touch of lemon. Link in bio, of course! The ingredients are super simple and the pressure cooker makes it super fast and easy. Best of all? It is #lowcarb and #keto!
I don't know about you, but man I love a good sala I don't know about you, but man I love a good salad. The best thing about this salad (okay, besides the taste) is that the ingredients are sooooo easy to make ahead of time. That means you can dinner prep and toss this salad together at the last moment. As all good salad should do.⁠
The stars of this healthy salad are the hearty veggies: sweet potatoes and radishes. You’re going to roast them first. That’s right, roast!
A healthy salad is wholesome. Substantial. Strong A healthy salad is wholesome. Substantial. Strong enough to sail on its own, yet perfectly willing to tag along with the main course. In fact, I think you’ll love serving this salad whenever you may have someone at the dinner table that is drawn to more-veggies and less-meat.⁠
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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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