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.

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New Gracie Lee T-shirt for Fall!

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Hey, y’all! Check out my new long-sleeve Gracie Lee t-shirt just in time for fall! They come in two comfort colors—seafoam and paprika. I love them both!

I'm with Gracie Lee t-shirt

Seafoam

I’m with Gracie Lee t-shirt

I only have a few in each size so if you’re interested, order without delay. Larger sizes this time!!

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It’s a Tarzan thing.

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It’s true. I have a thing for Tarzan. We go way back. As a kid I never missed a Saturday afternoon Tarzan movie, especially when Johnny Weissmuller played the part. He was legit . A hero. A survivor. He was one with the jungle and rode an elephant like nobody’s business.

I wanted to be Jane. I wanted to live in a treehouse and do the yell and fill out a loincloth dress and have a chimpanzee friend and never go to school ever again.

But that didn’t happen.Continue Reading

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