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If you’ve ever been frustrated by gritty store-bought hummus, today is your lucky day because we’re going to learn how to make hummus from scratch. And not just any old hummus, we are going to make CREAMY hummus from scratch. Pull up a chair and let’s get started! Have you ever wondered why store-bought hummus is so gritty? Technically, there could be several reasons beyond just a quick examination of the listed – and sometimes mysterious- ingredients. Most often it is ...
I want to change lives. I want to help people learn that with just a little bit of planning, delicious and healthy foods are at their fingertips. I want to help people learn that they don’t have to be a “super planner” or a “Type A” person to be a meal planner and eat well. I believe it starts with getting into the habit of keeping your fridge, freezer, and pantry properly stocked and maintained. So today we are going to learn how to clean and organize your fridge. Keeping your fridge ...
Ad. This tasty grilled flank steak recipe was created for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Hi friends! Sometimes I wonder if there is a way to make a grilled flank steak taste better than it should. As you already know, flank steak is a tough cut to reallllly make it stand out without days and days and days of marinating and/or cooking in the slow cooker. So, I decided to reinvent the grilled flank steak. Mind if I suggest… a grilled ...
Ad. This “how to clean your gas grill” post is sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board in support of our Arkansas soybean farmers. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Once a year, at the beginning of summer grilling season, it is always a good idea to clean your gas grill. If you’ve always wondered how to clean your gas grill, then bookmark this post, print off the instructions, and review the step-by-steps. My goal is to have you thoroughly equipped, ready to get to work, and most of ...
Ad. This cute digital announcement was created for Paperless Post. The sun is shining and * begging * us to get outside already! It is so easy to get wrapped up in the to-do list and the 9-to-5 and before we know it another hour has passed by and then we’re off to pick up the kids, get the groceries, or whatever else that grabs our attention. One way to ensure we are making the most of summertime is to up our summertime entertaining game plan! A five-minute summertime entertaining ...
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 ...
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. #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 congestive heart failure in December. For the ...
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 ...
