I love Fall decorations but I have to admit that I do not have many. The Fall season goes by so quickly. I love pumpkins, so I decided to paint one or two onto a canvas to help my house look a little more like fall. I love the orange ones but I also love the white pumpkins (or gourds) too. I love how the white ones look with blue so I decided I would paint one with my favorite turquoise blue in the background. I had a 6″x 6″ deep canvas so I decided to use it because it can sit on a shelf. READ MORE
It’s not too early to start planning for your Thanksgiving holiday. Lacie Ring has a free gift to get you started.
I made one Thanksgiving printable after the other weeks ago. They were a no brainer and the perfect addition to anyone’s Thanksgiving decor. Just print, cut, and frame. But still, I could not find any words of inspiration. Today these Free Thanksgiving printables bring a whole new meaning and reason for this post. READ MORE
We’re so glad you’re here! We’ve got some dandy featured food posts from some of the best cooks in all of Arkansas! Be sure to go check out what they’re bringing to the table and let them know how much you appreciate their willingness to share.
So I follow a low carb/Keto diet and have lost 35 pounds (still have about 50 to go). I also love freezer meal prep, you know, prepping your meals up ahead of time to make dinner time a snap! I have compiled a list here of a few of my fave Keto freezer meal prep ideas. I hope this helps someone out! READ MORE
GINA KNUPPENBERG: Pumpkin Walnut Baklava
In this guest post by Gina’s blog, Desperately Seeking Gina, Terri of Terri’s Table shares a baklava recipe inspired by Gina’s own Pumpkin Spice Syrup. Get both of those recipes over on Gina’s blog.
Hi! I’m Terri Powers and I blog over at Terri’s Table.
I was thrilled when Gina asked me to do a guest post for her Month of Pumpkin, so I wanted to post a recipe inspired by her. I know she is mostly vegetarian, so I wanted to make sure it was something she would feel comfortable eating. She loves savory dishes, but I know she likes desserts, too. Hmmmmm.
Last year Gina posted a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Syrup for making a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte. I enjoyed those lattes throughout the winter. And that syrup is what gave me the inspiration to make Pumpkin Walnut Baklava. READ MORE
Debbie Arnold: Persimmon Muffins
It’s beginning to be persimmon season in Arkansas. Persimmons are native to China where they’ve been cultivated for centuries. They have, in my opinion, all too frequently been misunderstood. They’ve gotten a bad rap, y’all. Yes, it is true that trying to eat an unripe persimmon will make you pucker up with a real capital P. But if you are patient and wait until they are fully ripe, you’ll be rewarded with a really sweet golden orb of deliciousness. READ MORE
Fall is the time for most seed saving but, once you learn how easy it is, no flower is off-limits at any given time of year. I did a video of this for Hometalk last year if you want to take a look. I will warn you it’s about forty minutes long but I do cover how to save a lot of different seeds. Once I realized how much money I could save by saving seeds and doing cuttings, I became obsessed with it. READ MORE
Many times I feel very lost on this aspect of being a freelance artist. When you’re self-employed you wear all the hats. And most of the time the hat of accountant seems way too big. Almost engulfing. Like a little kid in their dad’s clothes.
My financial organizational methods are constantly evolving and changing. I keep what works and change what doesn’t. Currently, I have found these simple tips that help keep all the important information in one place.
Keisha Pittman McKinney shares her chocolate pie and the sweet story behind how it came to be such a family favorite.
So, I figured out pretty quickly that pie was the quickest way to Mr. McKinney’s heart. And more specifically his mama/Grandma’s chocolate pie.Its makes an appearance at every holiday, birthday, or when he is home and just says, “mom, I think pie would be really good.”My grandmother made pies and frankly pies are my favorite dessert too, so I was so ok with that.
Heck, we love pies so much, we threw cake out the window in our wedding planning and had a pie bar instead! I found out who made the best homemade chocolate pies in the town where we got married and I hired a “grandma” to make about 30 chocolate pies that she delivered the morning of our wedding. It was perfection!
Year 2 of marriage found me brave enough to ask for Grandma’s recipe and try to attempt it on my own.I just opted for my grandmother’s or Ree’s recipe in year 1…or when my mother-in-law asked what she could bring to our house, I would keep it simple and ask for her to bring the chocolate pie and save me messing it up. READ MORE
Keisha (Pittman) McKinney is settling in to married life in South AR after she #becamemrsmckinney.A Digital Media Director by day for a church in Northwest Arkansas, Keisha is remembering what it’s like to plan ahead for shopping trips to “the city,” getting resourceful at her small town Walmart and creating online shopping personas everywhere.She blogs @bigpittstop about daily adventures, cooking escapades, #bigsisterchats, the social justice cases on her heart, and all the activities tied to becoming a new mama in Jan 2018!
Katharine Trauger: Seven Steps to Stop the Sneezing
Itchy eyes, ears, nose, throat; runny eyes, nose; stuffy nose; and cough are just a few of the delights that visit us each year, if we are among the pollen afflicted.
It’s Fall Fever. This is a made-up name for the Fall malady that corresponds to Spring Fever which happens in Spring.
And it makes us feel like yuck.
Outside of chemicalizing oneself half to death, what can a person do?
I have found several ways to beat autumn’s ragweed, and I’d love to share them with you.
A few years ago I learned the power of a tea party after a very busy season. I had a lot on my plate and was absent a lot from what was going on here at the home and with my kids. I was gone a lot and even when I was “here,” I really wasn’t really “here,”if you know what I mean. My to-do list, work list, and other commitments had me swamped to the point I was feeling the “Mom Guilt” pretty good. READ MORE…
We really enjoy the amazing food posts from our ARWB members and are excited to share a new batch with you this week. Be sure to check them out.
Keri Bucci: Coconut Chicken
Are you a fan of Asian food like we are? Then this Coconut Chicken recipe from Keri Bucci over at My Table of Three is a very tasty one to add to your menu. Plus, it’s low carb and gluten free!
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Asian food. From sushi to egg drop soup there are many I call my favorites. This Coconut Chicken, like many of my other Asian inspired recipes, was born out of my desire to enjoy my favorite dishes but in a healthier way.
Coconut Chicken is my copy cat version of one of my old buffet favorites. In the past, I would pile my plate high of the overly sweet chicken and lavish every bite. Well, that is until I felt like someone was going to have to roll me out of the restaurant. Darn, you buffet food and darn you missing will power! Read More
Helen Lampkin: Apple Tart with Calvados Cream
Nothing says fall more than apple season in Arkansas. Helen Lampkin, of My Brother’s Salsa and Helen’s Table, visits a local NWA farmers market to find out about the best of the iconic apple harvest.
Northwest Arkansas is still growing apples and we are fortunate to be the home of the family owned Vanzant Fruit Farm
So, before the peak of apple season passes you by, head to your local farmer’s market this and pick up some fresh apples. Then take the time to create this simple Apple Tart with Calvados Cream recipe, call the family around the table and savor every moment! Read More
Julie Kohl: Keto Coffee Disks
Want an easy, fool-proof way to have your keto coffee ready for you in a snap? Julie Kohl of Julie D. Kohl has the answer for you.
The problem with most of the Keto Coffee recipes I’ve seen is that they all require you to blend all of the ingredients together in a blender.
I’m not sure about you but I barely have time to press the brew button on my K-cup machine in the morning, let alone pull out the blender. Plus, I sure don’t want to clean that thing EVERY day!
These Keto disks are my answer to the hassle. The results are tasty and healthy. Read More
Easy Peasy Pleasy’s Lacie Ring has created a real winner with this snack mix. Your kiddos will definitely think you’re a winner too when you make up a batch for after school snacks or lunch box treats.
First things first…you grab a Super Size Bag of Peanut Butter Cups Cereal. Next you combine it with kid approved additions to make the perfect cereal snack mix. Adding more peanut butter and more chocolate takes this cereal over the top. Finally, you have one Super Sized Snack Idea! READ MORE
I have to say, being the caregiver to a child with two major chronic illnesses is the biggest job I have ever had to do. It is non stop monitoring all day, everyday, 24/7. Trying to maintain a balance not only for my child with medical issues but also for the rest of my family and myself, it is like walking a tight rope all day long. I am slowly realizing that God chose me to do this job. I admit I never asked or wanted this part of the job, but we (the whole family included) are all learning how to become professionals at dealing with diabetes. READ MORE
Year 2 of marriage found me brave enough to ask for Grandma’s recipe and try to attempt it on my own.
Keisha (Pittman) McKinney is settling in to married life in South AR after she #becamemrsmckinney.
