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Sunday Letter: 12.22.19

December 22, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter readers,

Surprise! Last Sunday I wasn’t sure if I would write a Sunday Letter this week. But here I am saying hello again. The truth is I enjoy this “virtual chat” we have each week. It’s fun to read your comments both on the post and to each other. That’s become my favorite part.

So thank you for joining me on Sunday morning or whenever you find time to read.Continue Reading

The whole television thing…

March 30, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Yesterday I was invited to talk about The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee with Alyse Eady, local THV11 Little Rock news anchor, and food blogger Debbie Arnold (Dining with Debbie). The whole television thing was interesting and fun and completely new to me. I had no idea what to expect which was a good thing because I didn’t have a chance to overthink it or stress too much. Our segment was live. No do-overs.

THV11 - Yes, I travel with cotton

Why, yes, I travel with cotton.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch it, CLICK HERE.

WHV11 The WholeTelevisionThing

When it was over, I had no idea what I said. All I could think about was the smell of that meatloaf right underneath my nose. Continue Reading

Gracie Lee’s Favorite Strawberry Cupcakes

March 28, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Gracie Lee's favorite strawberry cupcakes

Man alive this is good. I’m making Gracie Lee’s favorite strawberry cupcakes for tomorrow’s THV11 food segment with Dining with Debbie. This was my Nana’s strawberry cake recipe but I decided to go with cupcakes for easier transport to Little Rock. I’ve blogged about it before. HERE’s the recipe. It’s worth talking about again.

This recipe is the best combination of everything. Sugar. Strawberries. Memories.Continue Reading


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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