Dec 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Christmas is almost here!
With the crazy rush of the season I was happy to take some time
to visit with some bloggy friends and taste some goodies from
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| Chef Brian telling us about some of the goodies from their catering menu. |
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We sampled:
- Buffalo sausage bites from Ratchford Farms in Marshall, AR (well, I didn’t try them as I don’t eat red meat, but they looked good)
- Wonderful Coconut Shrimp with Cranberry dipping sauce. (Argenta Market has very fresh seafood flown in weekly from the Gulf- see their website for what’s in this week!)
- Lovely fruit and cheese tray with Honeysuckle Lane Arkansas cheeses from Daley Dairy in Rosebud, AR.
- White Chocolate and Cranberry cheese ball with cookies from a mix by Resident Chef in Maumelle, AR. *I normally don’t like sweet dips but this was so yummy. Like a cheesecake on a cracker!
- Spinach Parmesean dip also by Resident Chef. Everyone loved this but I thought it had a tad too much onion for me. My hubby would love it.
- Croque Monsieur- a lovely Monte Cristo-esque sandwich made on jalapeno cornbread by Arkansas Fresh bakery, with Petit Jean ham, Argenta Market’s smoked turkey (my kids ADORE this,) and chipotle mayonnaise. It’s dipped in an egg wash and panko breadcrumbs and oven-fried. (Again, I didn’t try this but it had rave reviews by fellow bloggers!)
Need fruit or cheese trays in a hurry? I’ve gotten entire fresh smoked salmons for parties that are DELICIOUS. Just give them a few days notice as they smoke meat once a week I believe.
Entire holiday meals are even available!
Small Turkey Dinner (serves 10-12) – $89.99
Large Turkey Dinner (serves 20-24) – $149.99
Small Ham Dinner (serves 10-12) – $99.99
Large Ham Dinner (serves 20-24) – $169.99
Dinners include meat, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing, cranberry sauce and rolls.
Pie is also available (a necessity.)
Call 501-379-9980 to order!
(Ordering information can also be found online.)
For Christmas dinner the deadline is December 14th and pick up by December 24th at noon.
My family adores Argenta Market. It’s on the way to school so if we have time we stop for snacks or last minute dinner ideas. One of those local places where people remember you and
make you feel at home. My kids beg for their smoked turkey.
It’s also a great place for lunch! During the season it’s across from the North Little Rock Farmer’s market (all organic and local!)
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| Our favorite cashier! |
We were given wonderful gift baskets to sample. The baskets are made in Little Rock and contain all Arkansas made products. Beautiful and already wrapped! They have two options available and both are limited so call and reserve yours today! (I’m going to!)
My basket had:
- K-Bee’s Cream Honey & Blueberries– great on fresh biscuits
- My Brother’s Salsa (medium)
- The Resident Chef’s Spinach Parmesan gourmet dip mix
- Stutzman’s Pantry Peach Jam
- War Eagle Mills– Hot Roll Mix
- Southern Girl Soapery’s Home Brew Soap (made with Diamond Bear beer!) Great manly gift!
It was so nice to see my AR Women Bloggers friends again and get great holiday ideas.
Thank you Stephanie and Argenta Market!
For more Arkansas goodness enter for a chance to win a Petit Jean gift basket
on Arkansas Women Bloggers.
Nov 4, 2012 | Sponsored Posts
What do you get when you have eight lady bloggers,
a gorgeous candy-apple red truck,
and a sultry, early fall evening?
FUN!
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| Photos by Whitney Loibner |
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A few of my bloggin’ buddies got together to show off boots that Country Outfitter gave us this summer. (Just give us any excuse to get together!) Pictured above from left to right are: Alison, Jacklyn, Me, Jerusalem, Melissa, Kyran, and Sarabeth. Whitney (who also takes all our family pictures) took all of these beautiful pictures and she and Alison made the yummy homemade margaritas and snacks.
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| Putting our feet up |
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| Jerusalem, Me, Kyran, and Whitney being silly |
I have always wanted cowboy boots. I adore my Ariat’s from Country Outfitter. My feet don’t like many shoes so you know they are comfortable. Hey, don’t tell my kids but I think at least a few of them are getting boots for Christmas…
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| Showing off our swag from AWBU– Thank you sponsors! |
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Now for the part you’ve been waiting for…
Country Outfitter is giving you a chance to win a $150 gift certificate! You could pick these great boots I picked or whatever your little heart desires! (Believe me it’s really hard to choose!)
It’s as easy as these two little clicks:
1. Click here to submit your email address to Country Outfitter (you may receive occasional e-mails from them.)
2. Leave a comment below on my blog letting me know you submitted your e-mail to Country Outfitter, and let me know which boots you like the best!
A random winner will be selected in two weeks and announced here on November 19th, 2012!
DISCLOSURE: CountryOutfitter, a retailer of Ariat Boots gave me these Women’s Heritage Western R Toe Boot -Brown Oiled Rowdy Boots to review and I love them!
*Make sure to enter my baby basket give-away too!
Oct 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| Pretty Pumpkins |
It’s starting to feel like fall now.
Our school went to BoBrook Farms for a pumpkin fest last week.
(Sunflower maze, hayride, pumpkin patch, corn pit, petting zoo, and haymaze!)
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| Best friends |
This pig and horse were so cute.
The boys came home wanting a pet pig….
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| Happy Fall! |
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| Spooky Ghosts |
I can’t really get too into decorating right now because I keep hoping we’ll move soon.
But, it would be cute to put these ghosties around a tree in the yard.
Might have to attempt it!
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| Flowers on my Front Porch |
Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| Ozark Witch Hazel |
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| Beautyberry |
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| Shy Guy |
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| Celosia in a hanging basket |
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| Secret (Herb) Garden |
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| Hanging plant holder from wire insulator (I have to make one of these!) |
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| Sunflowers |
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| Beautiful Arbor |
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| Potted loveliness |
More fun to come…
Be on the lookout for a chance to win boots from Country Outfitters!
Aug 20, 2012 | Arkansas, Travel, Uncategorized, United States
This coming weekend I’m heading to the hills!
Arkansas Women Bloggers is having an “Unplugged” Conference in Mountain View, Arkansas at the lovely Ozark Folk Center!
Reasons why I’m so excited?
- I can’t even remember when I ever went on a girls’ only weekend!
- Mountain View is such a neat town!
- I get to learn how to photograph food better (something I really need!)
- Getting to hang out with old and new friends!
- Needle Felting, beadmaking classes!
- Dancing a jig!
- Great blogging tips from the pros!
- Watching the craftsmen at work in the Ozark Folk Center!
- and… FREE BOOTS from the conference’s sponsor, Country Outfitter!
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| Aren’t these beautiful! |
I’ve wanted a good pair of cowboy boots since my hubby got his Ariat’s a couple of years ago.
He adores his boots and wears them well, I must say. Country Outfitter has so many beautiful boots and at very reasonable prices. I think I’m going to get my youngest a new pair for Christmas- he’s outgrown his poor boots several times over and still tries to shove his feet into them!
Mountain View is a wonderful place for a mini-vacation right here in Arkansas. My family begs to go several times a year. Besides the Ozark folk center you have floating and fishing on the White River, great camping, Tommy’s Pizza, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Loco Ropes zipline center, free music on the square every night, horseback riding and so much more.
