Lightened Up Chili

After all of the running around this Christmas, I am ready for a cozy meal on the couch. This chili came together in about 20 minutes and was the perfect steamy accompaniment to a cozy throw blanket.

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Merry Christmas

I hope each of you are having a fantastic holiday season. Stay safe and enjoy all of the fabulous food this time of year brings to your table.

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6th Annual “Cookin’ With Coals” Cook-off

Saturday, March 02, 2013 Location: Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 Contact: Park Superintendent Phone: 870-625-7364 Email: mammothspring@arkansas.com Event Details: Put on your aprons, get the coals hot, and start cooking! Outdoor cooking is a longtime tradition in the State Parks of Arkansas. Teams of 2-3 persons will cook up breads, main dishes, and desserts.  Cooking begins […]

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Spring Winetasting Class, Part 2

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Location:  Helena-West Helena, AR 72342 Contact: Phillips County Chamber of Commerce Phone: 870-338-8327 Email: info@phillipscountychamber.org Website: www.phillipscountychamber.org Event Details: Enjoy this semi-annual two-part wine tasting class by bringing a favorite side dish and enjoying those of others “potluck style,” while learning about great wines from Gary Green of “Great Wine and […]

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Spring Winetasting Class, Part 1

Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Location:  Helena-West Helena, AR 72342 Contact: Phillips County Chamber of Commerce Phone: 870-338-8327 Email: info@phillipscountychamber.org Website: www.phillipscountychamber.org Event Details: Enjoy this semi-annual two-part wine tasting class by bringing a favorite side dish and enjoying those of others “potluck style,” while learning about great wines from Gary Green of “Great Wine and […]

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Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

My goal this year was to do something small for all the people in my life. Everyone knows I love to cook and I started giving cookies as gifts when I was a kid and my mom helped me bake. This year I want to spread the baking bug and give a little gift from my kitchen: Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar.

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Weekly Pinspiration: Christmas Table Settings

I saw the first table setting on Pinterest earlier this week and couldn’t stop looking for other table setting ideas. I love the different uses of color. Pastels, classy white and pops of pink make each of these setting styles stand out.

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Cake Batter Christmas Cookies

I found this recipe for Holiday Confetti Cake Batter Cookies on Pinterest and made a few modifications to make my own version: Cake Batter Christmas Cookies.

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