If you are considering starting a blog, or if you’ve already started and you are struggling with growth, let me tell you that it takes a lot of time and hard work. I’ve invested not only time, but I’ve invested financially as well and those investments are already paying off. But I believe with the right tools, with the right training, and with consistent efforts, anyone can be successful in this world of blogging.
Join Jennifer at Maune Legacy as she recaps her first ten months as a blogger in her 5-part series How To Start A Blog. Find part 1 here…
Be Sure To Attend The Culinary & Craft School While Visiting Silver Dollar City Theme Park. This Post Explains Why Attending The Culinary School Is One Of My Favorite Things To Do At Silver Dollar City.
I love reading about history and I love to read my children books about history too. So we will be spending the day reading some books about Dr. King and others who fought for civil rights. So, I thought I would share some children’s books that are about Dr. Martin Luther King and others who bravely worked to truly make this country great.
Have You Ever Been On The TODAY SHOW? Would You Like To Know What It Is Like To Be On The TODAY SHOW?
I always thought I might be on the outside of the TODAY SHOW, Studio 1A, looking in and waving at the hosts but never dreamed I would be on the TODAY SHOW.
Whether you are a vegan or not, this Vegan Soy Wax Lip Balm is hands down my favorite lip balm I’ve ever put on my lips. Your lips will crave the feel and nourishing moisture this formula provides.
Why would you want to make your own soy wax lip balm? Because it’s:
Easy
Moisturizing
Nourishing
Long Lasting
Inexpensive
Plant Based
Sustainably Sourced
Check out Kellee’s post for TWB Client Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board for the full instructions. READ MORE…
My Journey To 3rd Place And A Perfect Score On My First Dessert At World Food Championships. How Did I Get There? How Did I Do?
This post is written to not only explain my journey to The World Food Championships but to encourage you to go after your dreams. I always say “Do Your Best and Let God Do The Rest”! So, I worked hard, and God blew me away. The results left me speechless and in tears. I was overwhelmed, humbled, thankful, grateful, ecstatic, and blessed. Your time is right around the corner. Trust me; my life has not been easy. Do not lose hope that God wants to bless you too.
Okay, so maybe these aren’t exactly love bug juice boxes. Maybe, love bug juice barrels might be a better name? Either way, these love bug juices are the perfect juices for a kid’s Valentine’s Day party! For the sake of awkwardness, I’m calling them love bug juice boxes.
To get the supply list and instructions visit The Gifted Gabber to READ MORE.
The other morning I left our house wearing my biggest coat that zips up to my nose and drapes down below my knees. I was wearing a hat, sunglasses, and giant boots. I looked like a cross between Frosty the Snowman and the Michelin Man, all hint of womanhood completely hidden (unless you count the Kate Spade sunglasses, which when it’s the only scrap of femininity left in your ensemble, I do). But dang-it, I was prepared for those 15 degree temps.
Prepared, alas, does not mean happy. I’ve been doing everything under the sun to keep sane. I’ve been taking my daily three mile walks despite the weather. I’ve been lighting all the candles. I’ve watched a dozen movies about summertime or anything set by the ocean.
But the one thing that consistently makes me feel like spring is just around the corner is doing art projects with Jane.
When I first started blogging, November 2011, I added my favorite southern recipes. After all, I am from the south. I quickly realized that I did not have time to fix complicated recipes, blog about them nor did my readers have time to make them.
My Real Problem Putting Dinner On The Table Quickly
My real problem was putting dinner on the table or entertaining others with incredibly delicious but easy quick recipes. I love southern food, but it is the quick and easy recipes that solved my biggest problem. Cooking when you have little time to spend in the kitchen. You know what I mean! When you have a hungry family, including teens, children, and grandchildren you need something quick easy and filling to feed them. Life is busy, and life can be stressful.
Recipes For Our Daily Bread and Our American Travels are personal blogs written and edited by Diane Roark. Recipes For Our Daily Bread is where I blog about easy recipes to help you put dinner on the table quickly. Our American Travels is where I blog about family fun travel ideas in America. You can reach me with the email link at the bottom of this page.
By giving my readers weekly menus, easy recipes with simple ingredients and often video instructions, they can feed their family in thirty minutes.This includes holiday recipes to celebrate every season too. Hopefully, they will not cringe when someone says “What’s For Dinner”? “What can I make to take”? They will say no problem. I can whip up some ___________.
Where Am I From?
My name is Diane Roark. Alabama is where I was born. I have lived all over the South including Tennessee, Louisiana, and Georgia. Currently, I live near Little Rock, Arkansas.
My Family
My husband and I have been married since August 1984. We have five children between the ages of 13 and 24. Our twin boys are named Casey and Caleb. You will hear me talk about Caleb often. He was born with a brain bleed and has had seventeen brain surgeries. Caleb has cerebral palsy, seizures, processing problems and rarely speaks. You can read more about Caleb here. Our youngest two children are adopted from Eastern Europe at ages four and seven years old. They have many struggles themselves.
Growing up, my mom walked out and left our family when I was thirteen. I learned quickly how to cook easy recipes and still love them today. My blog is all about helping others prepare easy recipes to help put dinner on the table quickly. I love my cast iron skillet, Crockpot, and one pot meals. Cooking healthy is always a goal for me, but you will find the delicious southern recipes on my blog too.
Passionate About
I am passionate about faith, family, food, travel, photography, and food competitions. My blogs are used to encourage others. I believe that the best advertisement for a product is word of mouth. If I am looking to purchase a new product, I search for someone who has used the product to give me their opinion.
Food Competitions I Have Placed In This Year
3rd PLACE AT WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Desserts
November 2017, I competed in the World Food Championships in Desserts. God opened up the doors and overwhelmed me. After the first and seconds rounds, I finished not only in first place but had a perfect score on my first dessert. This was my first time competing at the World Food Championships. I had no idea I would do well enough to place in the top 10 in the World so I was not prepared for a third recipe. My third dessert placed well enough to finish fourth with gave me an overall third place finish. READ THE FULL DETAILS
In May 2017, I was a Finalist on the TODAY SHOW for top dessert category in the Ultimate Cookoff Contest. Read all about my TODAY SHOW experience.
May 2017, I was a featured on the TODAY SHOW FOOD CLUB Breakfast Challenge.
July 2017, Recipe Lion had a contest called Summer Potluck Recipe Challenge; I was a top 10 Finalist with TWO of my recipes.
In October 2017, I was a top 10 Finalist at the National Banana Pudding Contest championship.
Recipes For Our Daily Bread was started November 2011, and Our American Travels was started November 2015. Travel posts on Recipes For Our Daily Bread were moved to Our American Travels in November 2015.
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