by Debbie | Aug 27, 2018 | Arkansas, Arkansas Stories, Salt and Pepper
You know my life has been crazy the past few weeks, right? I mean, there’s and this. We started calling it “Renovation Camp 2018.” on top of this which was more than a little scary. And there’s even more coming. In the midst of all...
by Debbie | Oct 30, 2017 | Kitchen Basics, Salt and Pepper
Moroccan Spice Bland or Ras el Hanout is not a spicy hot blend, but it gives pungent, warm flavor from the coriander, allspice and cayenne. The cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg add sweet accents as well. It is useful as a rub, in marinades and in many Moroccan...
by Debbie | Oct 13, 2017 | Arkansas, Kitchen Basics, Kitchen Basics, Salt and Pepper, Sides
Persimmons are ripening fast and furiously around here. The thing with persimmons is once they are ripe, they fall and if you don’t get them quickly, they’re mush. You’ve really got to like dealing with that mushiness tendency if you want the...
by Debbie | Sep 12, 2017 | All About Arkansas, Arkansas, Salt and Pepper
Disclosure: This post is sponsored, in part, by Cobblestone Project. THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED. #HP2K17 As the growing season begins to wind down, Cobblestone Project in Fayetteville will celebrate with its 4th Annual Harvest Party...
by Debbie | Aug 9, 2017 | Kitchen Basics, Kitchen Basics, Savory Sides, Sides, Slow Cooker
One of the things I look forward to the most in summer is the first bite of a homegrown, Cherokee Purple tomato. And if it just happens to be on a BLT with Petit Jean Meats Hickory Smoked Bacon, it’s even better. Absolutely nothing beats that, y’all....
by Debbie | Apr 27, 2017 | Salt and Pepper
Our precious baby girl turns 10 today. That’s just not possible. Just yesterday…I’m sure it was yesterday…she was all wrapped up in pink bows. I’m sure it was just yesterday was the day she learned to crawl And took bubble...