Encourager of simplicity, one bite at a time.
This post contains a link to a compensated OnlyInArk restaurant review of Louise Café in Bentonville. Dennis and I went for a mid-morning drive the other day with nothing other than the sole purpose of a leisurely stroll. We found ourselves in Fayetteville, exploring side streets with overgrown trees shading our path and ending up sitting on a park bench on Wilson Park. It was gloriously and decadently slow living at its best as we happily munched on quite possibly the tastiest fried green ...
Ad. This homemade soy milk ice cream was created for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. All opinions are my own. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Let’s get right to the most important point of this message: chocolate peanut butter soy ice cream NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR LIFE. You know you clicked on this post because you were curious. I mean, go to any supermarket and you see whole milk ice cream, light ice cream, rice milk ice cream, cashew milk ice cream, coconut milk ice cream, almond milk ...
Ad. These healthy vegetarian recipes were created for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. All opinions are my own. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans You would think that using the words healthy vegetarian recipes would be redundant. I mean… vegetarian IS healthy, right? Well... not always. If you think about it, it is the same principle of gluten-free foods. This is why we are so vigilant when reading labels so we can weigh the ingredients with the carbs, calories, and ...
Ad. This easy beef pho soup recipe was created for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. All opinions are my own. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans You know those times when you are craving beef pho soup from your favorite restaurant and you just don’t feel like getting dressed, jumping in your car, and heading into town to pick it up? Of course you do! Well, I have good news – it is INCREDIBLY simple to make an easy beef pho soup at home. All it takes is a little know-how. First things first, ...
There are reasons why there are an overwhelming amount of decorating magazines, home remodeling shows and zillions of photographs pinned on Pinterest boards marked pantry inspiration or simply as “inspiration.” Let’s face it; we live in a world bursting with creative geniuses at our fingertips. We watch from afar and dream. Dream about marbled kitchen countertops with the perfect hint of pink quartz peaking through, that walk-in closet with clothes organized so cleverly, and that garden that ...
It seems like bacon comes in all forms these days from meatless bacon, beef bacon, uncured beef bacon, turkey bacon, uncured turkey bacon and bacon bacon. Well, add one more to the plate, my friends. Pastrami bacon is a game-changer and you can make it yourself! There is one small caveat. I have not found much success from buying pre-packaged pastrami from the refrigerated section at the grocery store. From what I can tell, there must be an ingredient that keeps it from crisping ...
One of the best ways to beat the winter blues is up your vegetable intake! Let’s face it… those cold and flu germs are everywhere right now and before you know it – BAM! – you’re under the weather, your energy is low, you’re dragging, heads in a fog and the last thing you want to do is get out from under those covers and exercise. Amiright? Our mom was right. It IS good for us to eat our vegetables! So each week we drive to the grocery store or farmers market and dutifully stock up on ...
Ad. This salad dressing recipe was created for #ARSoySupper #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Even if you haven’t run out of salad dressing, there absolutely is no reason why you can’t make your own salad dressing. All it takes is a few key ingredients to keep on hand. And (pretend that I’m whispering to you right now)… you probably already have these ingredients stored in your pantry! February is American Heart Month, a subject that is near and dear to me after losing my father-in-law to ...
Twitter was the first social platform that I whole-heartedly embraced. I loved that you could instantly find people based on location, interests and key words. It opened up a world of opportunity. I still remember the day when I was tweeting, asking for recommendations about places to eat in NYC for an upcoming trip. Suggestions came pouring in from strangers all over the internet. One lady, in particular, was extremely helpful and we talked back and forth quite a bit. I realized exactly who she ...
This post sponsored by Petit Jean Meats based in Morrilton, Arkansas. 90 years young. #ad "Questo is the most goodest food in the world." Truth. My sparkly-eyed niece Jayne declared this to me the other day when I curiously asked her about her favorite food. You know, she’s one smart cookie. If you asked me a year ago what I thought about queso, I would’ve wrinkled my nose or muttered a “meh.” That was before I discovered its deliciousness and learned how easy it is to make queso in crockpot ...
Ad. #ARSoySupper #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Do you cry a little inside when you go to someone’s home and see a sad looking veggie tray for game day? You know what I am talking about, don’t you? Those pre-packaged veggie trays where the baby carrots are drying out with cracks and white spots and the broccoli and celery are starting to either go bad or they seem to be saying, “please, pleasssssse put some ranch dressing on me, I’m dying over here.”I mean, I’m a huge fan of vegetables and all ...
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on the linked books mentioned in this post. I was happy to see that Netflix created the Tidying Up with Marie Kondo series. In 2012, her wildly popular book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing as well as her Spark Joy book came in my life. Actually, scratch that… it technically came into my life a few years later in 2015 when I was ready to address the clutter and start a new chapter ...
I earn from qualifying purchases on the linked amazon items in this post. I’m not sure exactly when Sam’s Club started selling their larger-sized Member’s Mark organic spices in the minimalist glass jars. All I know is that I was super pleased to see them switch from plastic to glass and eliminate all the clutter on the packaging. The price is competitive, the spice selection is abundant and the well, can I keep on talking to you about how pretty those glass jars are? So, who cares if the ...
#ad This cute digital announcement was created by Paperless Post. Hello friends! I’ve been quietly transitioning for some time into a blog that focuses on simplifying so we can learn to have more joy in food moments. I really appreciate you coming back often to check out what is new, your encouraging comments and overall support of all things related to food happiness. Thank you! Simplifying to me means focusing on the simplicity of fresh ideas when it comes to the exploration of food, ...
Ad. #ARSoySupper #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Today we are going to talk about winning at life by easily preparing a slow cooker tender chuck roast with minimal effort. Sound like that is right up your alley? I thought so. Slow cookers are one of the best kitchen gadgets available when it comes to meal planning. All it takes is a small amount of pre-planning and you’ve mastered the meal with less stress. I recommend that you always keep two chuck roasts in your freezer.Once you take one ...
I am delighted to serve as an ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by highlighting stories surrounding Arkansas’s largest row crop – soybeans! #ARSoyTour #ARSoyStory #arkansassoy #arkansassoybeans #themiraclebean Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ...
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on the linked items in this post (yet there is no cost to you). Thank you! Flu season is here with a vengeance and we’re only the second month in. Stay vigilant! Between now and March when the flu threat will be past, we need to keep our water bottles thoroughly cleaned to keep germs at bay. The easiest way to do this is to drink from disposable water bottles or aluminum cans. However, if you are like me, I try to minimize drinking ...
