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Simple Joyful Food

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Once a week grocery shopping is a gift to yourself.

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How to cut up a whole chicken.

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A simple bullet journal meal planning template.

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The best cashew chicken noodle soup.

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Healthy low-carb taco meatballs.

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A healthy overnight oats recipe.

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Make your own Starbucks egg bites in the oven.

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What does it mean to eat happily?

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ABC Kitchen’s beet and yogurt salad.

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Buttery Instant Pot lemon chicken breasts.

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Give thanks for food​.

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The best time to plan for Thanksgiving.

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How to make broccoli and cheese chaffles.

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My OnlyInArk review of The Holler in Bentonville.

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10 healthy and simple fall menu ideas.

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Delicious baked balsamic chicken wings.

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How to make an appetizer platter from Aldis.

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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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