ramblings from an arkansas farm girl
It’s beginning to look like a Grace Grits Christmas, which for me means peaceful, simple, and easy. Surrounded by joy. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, so it stands to reason I’ve been collecting ornaments and decorations for a long time. And really, what’s the point of decorating at all if the end result doesn’t make us feel happy and provide a haven of peace during this busy time of the year?Continue Reading
Hey everyone, how about we get December started with a Sister Schubert Giveaway! I met Sister Schubert back in early September when she spoke at the Arkansas Women Bloggers’ Megaphone Summit. I’m here to tell you that Sister Schubert is the real deal—just like her famous rolls which have enjoyed a place at our holiday table for years and years. Truth: some of us can bake homemade bread, and some of us {me} leave it to the experts.
At our conference, Sister jumped right in at Foodie Friday and whipped up a batch of her cinnamon bread pudding. Foodie Friday is all about food, and this recipe fit the bill for sure. So rich and decadent!
We served the bread pudding in tiny servings, pretended not to eat much, then went back for more servings. And even more servings. That’s how that went.Continue Reading
Oh.My.Word. It’s Thanksgiving week, y’all! I know I say it all the time and odds are good this won’t be the last. This year has flown by. And what a unique one it’s been. 2016 was the year I published my first book—something by the very definition can never, ever be repeated. And yes, I’m already talking about 2016 in past tense because if we round up, it’s over. Stick a fork in it.
Ov-er. Well, except for the flurry of activity ahead of us for Christmas.
So Thanksgiving week. We think about family and food and football and no, don’t you dare step on the stupid bathroom scale because during Thanksgiving week, all bets are off about calories. Who cares! And while we’re at it, let’s not talk politics, just this once. Instead let’s watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade(!), an old movie or two, play Monopoly, drink champagne. Celebrate every teeny tiny thing because, yes, some of the most remarkable goodness is doled out in teaspoons and snippets and slivers of time. Continue Reading
