grace grits and gardening

ramblings from an arkansas farm girl

Spicy Rice and Bean Dip (plus a Riceland giveaway!)

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This spicy rice and bean dip is perfect for any gathering!

Here in the South we love our chip and dip. Tuesday night I made a spicy rice and bean dip for book club. It was my turn to host, and we just happened to be discussing my book, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee. For a new author like me, this is an exciting thing. It can also feel a little intimidating because, when you think about it, you’ve asked people to take a gander at your  innermost thoughts and give feedback.

While they drink wine.

No biggie.

But back to my spicy rice and bean dip. Continue Reading

my favorite things about baking…

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my favorite things about baking

For most folks the end result of baking—the cake or pie or cookies—is the ultimate prize, but my favorite things about baking involve the details. Silly basic things you may never have given a second thought.

You: What sort of things?

Me: Thanks for asking.

Things like…Continue Reading

Fried Patty Pan Squash

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fried patty pan squash

I swear I don’t fry very often, but it may seem like I do since I recently reposted my fried green tomato recipe on Facebook, and now THIS… Fried Patty Pan Squash.

I made fried patty pan squash for lunch yesterday because a) well, I had some, and b) who doesn’t love fried squash?

If you don’t, don’t tell me…Continue Reading

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