appetizers

How to make smoked cheddar and hot pepper cheese queso.

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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 ...

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hospitality

How to make a fun veggie tray for game day.

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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 ...

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What is the next step after #KonMari?

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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 ...

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kitchen basics

A simple fix for Member’s Mark organic spice shaker lids.

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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 ...

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Exciting changes are coming to the NWAFOODIE blog.

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#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, ...

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main dish

How to slow cook a perfectly tender chuck roast.

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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 ...

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One Arkansas farmer = feeds 150 people.

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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. ...

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kitchen basics

How to keep your water bottle thoroughly cleaned.

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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 ...

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salads

How to make a crisp and crunchy zucchini noodle salad.

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I am delighted to serve as an ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by highlighting stories surrounding Arkansas’s largest row crop – soybeans! #ARSoyStory #themiraclebean #ARSoySupper We’re now a full month into autumn and there have been days where it full-on feels like exactly like winter. Autumn, you’re not fooling anyone. I am seeing a few of you post your final dredges of summer harvests on Instagram and visually saying goodbye to your crispy fresh vegetables. But just ...

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appetizers

How to make quick and easy BLT egg bites.

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I am delighted to serve as an ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by highlighting stories surrounding Arkansas’s largest row crop – soybeans! #ARSoyStory #themiraclebean #ARSoySupper Gooooood afternoon, friend. I hope your day is wonderful so far and that you are fully embracing every single moment. For me that means getting things checked off my to-do list - as well as slowing down in between. One way to do this super-human feat is by not spending a lot of time in the kitchen ...

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meal planning

How to chose the right rice for your entree.

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This post is written in partnership with Riceland Foods, the world’s largest miller and marketer of rice. Proudly grown by farmers in Arkansas and Missouri. #ShopRiceland Hey friend! Since September is National Rice Month, I thought it only seemed right to talk to you about rice. I mean - I AM a Riceland brand ambassador after all! Instead of loading this post up with inspirational recipe suggestions I thought I would keep it simple and chat about the different types of rice. In a ...

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soups

How to make a spicy black soybean soup.

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Disclosure: I am delighted to serve as an ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by highlighting stories surrounding Arkansas’s largest row crop – soybeans! #ARSoyStory #themiraclebean #ARSoySupper Is it just me… or have you noticed that the shadows from the sun are starting to look a lot like fall as it dances across the lawn? And just yesterday, as the breeze started picking up and the shimmer of leaves began to dance before the rain began to pour, there was a stir within me to ...

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kitchen basics

How to prepare your freezer for fall cooking.

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Right now Instagram and Facebook feeds are bursting at the seams with those adorable back-to-school photos of kiddos growing up and faces radiating great anticipation of the day ahead. Friends, it’s back to routine time. Back to school also means that fall weather is just around the corner and that our favorite comfort foods are coming back into our lives. Soon, very soon, we’ll be firing up those ovens and happily letting its warmth permeate our living rooms without worrying about the electric ...

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How to perfectly roast a whole chicken with simple techniques.

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This post contains a sponsored link to a recipe I developed for De Nigris Italian Vinegars. #ItalianVinegar #DrizzleFlavor Helloooo foodie. One of the easiest and most rewarding meals to prepare is a perfectly roasted whole chicken. Besides the obvious win that the cost-per-pound of a whole chicken is impressively lower than its parts and pieces, roasting a whole chicken is beautiful to behold. I mean, look how gorgeous! I can’t even. There is a reason why most French-based chefs, authors and ...

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How to make a delicious seared tuna and edamame poke bowl.

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Disclosure: I am delighted to serve as an ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by highlighting stories surrounding Arkansas’s largest row crop – soybeans! #ARSoyStory #themiraclebean #ARSoySupper Hiya. Today we are going to chat about poke bowls and why you need them in your life. Are there times when you feel like your lunch pail is in a rut? That you have lost the creativity when it comes to packing lunch for work or even when you are hanging at home and the clock tells ...

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appetizers

How to make edamame toast.

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Disclosure: I am delighted to serve as an ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by highlighting stories surrounding Arkansas’s largest row crop – soybeans! #ARSoyStory #themiraclebean #ARSoySupper Edamame toast is the new avocado toast. There, I declared it. However, before I talk about edamame toast, let’s spend a second on avocado toast, shall we? No one really knows who invented avocado toast. Its insane rise in popularity most likely was boosted by Instagram posts and ...

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How to eat fresh from the garden when you don’t have a garden.

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When I grow up, I want to eat fresh from my backyard garden. Do you have a backyard garden? Four years ago we moved into our home and started renovating. The inside is finished and while some parts of the outside are spiffed up, much of it still has a ways to go. Our backyard is wide open to any ol’ passerby, so the vanity in me wants it to be aesthetically appealing. Did I also mention we have a slope? And deer, fox, groundhogs and chipmunks? Thankfully, we have now moved into our outdoor ...

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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