Dec 13 2009
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I cannot believe how long it has been since I have blogged! I’ve been This is what I’ve been up to in no particular order… 1. running/racing 2. knitting 3. Junior League 4. work 5. cooking/cleaning That really doesn’t look like much when list it, but I have been going The bulldog in the picture with Olivia is her best friend, Chloe. |
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Jun 29 2009
This is week two of my attempt to be creative in the kitchen. Can I really call it creative though when I am using other people’s recipes? Whatever. I’m not going to get too picky about what to call it–I’m impressed that I’m cooking at all!
This week, I am using recipes from the Junior League of Little Rock’s newest cookbook, Big Taste of Little Rock. If you don’t have a copy already, I highly recommend the book. The photography is beautiful. Interesting facts or tips and also menu ideas for specific occasions (i.e. tailgate parties, league luncheons, etc.) are found throughout the book.
Here are the recipes from Big Taste of Little Rock I thought I’d test this week:
Island Salmon (p.113)
Hong Kong Chicken (p.103)
Red Beans and Rice (p.98)
Creole Barbecued Shrimp (p.118)
Dec 02 2008
I had a holiday party to go to tonight and the invitation said the attire for the party was “holiday casual.” I had no idea what that meant. I immediately invisioned myself sporting a pair of jeans and a stunningly tacky Christmas sweater. Before I showed up with bells on (literally) I decided I better do a little research to find out exactly what “holiday casual” attire actually means. According to Emily Post, “holiday casual” is the same as business casual except we’re apparently supposed to throw in a few holiday colors.
Who knew?
Nov 07 2008
Shop till you drop today and tomorrow in Little Rock at the Statehouse Convention Center. Click the image for more details!
Happy shopping!
Oct 05 2008
If you’re participating in the Race for the Cure in Little Rock this coming Saturday, you won’t want to miss 6thK Cafe! It’s an event sponsored by the Junior League of Little Rock and will be held at the League building at 401 Scott Street after the race. There will be a fashion show by Harold’s, brunch by Simply the Best (using recipes from our new cookbook Big Taste of Little Rock), raffles, and tons of door prizes! Don’t miss out! it’s not too late to get your tickets! Tickets are $15/person or $150 for a table of 10. You can purchase tickets here.
While you’re at the website, so ahead and purchase your Holiday House tickets! It is THE shopping event of the season! If you want a one day pass, I have those available for sale, so please let me know if you’d like to purchase one from me.
I am selling the new Junior League cookbooks (Big Taste of Little Rock). The book features FABULOUS recipes and also boasts beautiful photographs of some of Little Rock’s landmarks. This is definitely a cookbook you’ll want to have in your own collection or give as a gift! If you’re interested in purchasing one, please leave me a note in the comments section and I’ll email you. The cost of the book is $29.95+tax.
Aug 20 2008
How in the world is this already post #203? I am a little late paying tribute to my Bloggy Milestones, but better late than never, right? So, to celebrate these 200 some-odd posts, I am going to follow in the footsteps of many bloggers before me and tell you some (un)interesting facts about myself….I went easy on you–there are only 58.
1. Love to knit, but lately school has taken over.
2. Polish my toenails every 2 weeks and keep clear polish on my fingernails.
3. Cook 4 nights or so a week. On the other nights we eat leftovers or go out.
4. Like to watch our plants grow.
5. I get really proud of myself when I can use some of our fresh herbs in a recipe.
6. I love our church.
7. Will never go to the tanning bed again.
8. Have eaten poptarts for lunch 2 days this week.
9. Enjoy fishing.
10. Love taking road trips with my husband (he drives and I knit).
11. Went to Flordia for a week this summer with my mom and we had a blast.
12. Have completed several Beth Moore Bible studies and am working on one now (Jesus The One and Only).
13. Quit drinking caffeine and am trying to stay away from Aspartame.
14. My husband keeps fresh flowers in a vase for me at all times.
15. Catch myself trying to think of dog names quite often.
16. Am “training” (I’ve slacked the last 3 weeks, but I am back on!!) for a half-marathon with my friend Summer.
17. Love my new washer and dryer.
18. Have not had to buy laundry detergent since mid-June.
19. Usually get the same dish at a restaurant every time I go.
20. Am a provisional member of the Junior League of Little Rock.
21. Go to bed around 9:00 because I am TIRED.
22. Enjoy teaching my little munchkins.
23. Probably over-think teaching my little munchkins.
24. Take a lot of pictures.
25. Graduated from the University of Arkansas (in Fayetteville).
26. Have a master’s degree.
27. Collect postcards.
28. Eat at least one piece of fruit a day.
29. Like to sit in my chair in our living room in front of our fireplace (particularly when there is a fire in it).
30. Am ready for cooler weather (which we’ve had some of, but I’m talking the 50 degree weather).
31. Have a bill at the public library because I get excited and check out lots of books and don’t get around to returning them on time.
32. Love it when my students clap after I read a book or beg to hear it again.
33. My class did that on the first day of school after the very first book I read to them.
34. Like to buy fruits and vegetables because they are colorful and look pretty in our refrigerator.
35. Accidentally bought grapes with seeds on Sunday.
36. Thursday is my favorite day of the week.
37. When I was in college I watched Friends every Thursday night after having eaten at Fazoili’s.
38. That feels like a long time ago.
39. Richard and I think The Office is hysterical and it’s been a long time since I’ve watched Friends.
40. Like to wake up in a tent outside beacuse I like the smell of the dried pine needles.
41. Early morning is my favorite time of day.
42. Slim Chickens is one of the things I miss most about NWAR (have yet to find any good chicken strips here).
43. Love pretty parks.
44. Don’t have a TV in my living room or bedroom (or cable at all for that matter).
45. Am listening to a frog croak really loudly.
46. Wish I lived closer to my family.
47. Hope my children grow up getting to see their relatives often.
48. Used my tax refund one year to buy golf clubs and golf shoes.
49. Tried to play raquetball in college, but I played with boys and they hit the ball too hard.
50. Wanted to play tennis, but got too hot.
51. My students’ eyes bug out when I tell them I don’t watch TV.
52. Only remember skipping class twice in college and it was because I was hungry (I had classes from 7:30-1:00).
53. Love snow.
54. Am ready to go snow skiing.
55. Make sweet tea every week for Richard.
56. Like it when Richard takes care of supper.
57. Like it when we don’t ever leave the house on Saturdays.
58. My favorite sno-ball flavor is Spearmint with cream (Thanks to P.).
