A Pizza My Heart By Kaitlynn Garrett Some days your soul just calls for pizza. Hopefully I’m not alone in thinking that. But, if you’re trying to eat on the healthier side, pizza isn’t always the best option. Although, there are a few options that have gained popularity recently in the world of alternative carbs. […]
Bite Out of Life – Spice Up Your Life! (with Garlic Chicken)
Yes. That title is a reference to the Spice Girls. But I really think it works with today’s recipe. Moving on now. Have you been on “diets” before? You know the kind. You feel like you eat nothing but boring chicken breast and bland vegetables night after endless night. Maybe you haven’t. Maybe that’s just […]
Bite Out of Life – Kaitlynn makes a better burger
Let’s face it, there’s usually a stigma around “healthy food.” Salads make me sad. It’s boring. I can’t eat what I want. So many of us strive for better foods to put into our bodies, but the idea of eating chicken, broccoli, and rice everyday kind of puts a damper on things. But, what if […]
Shelli Cooks: The day I lost my weave but went ahead and ate it
I didn’t have enough room in the pan for all the bacon strips so I tried the basket weave. Well did not turn out to be a basket, but it was still bacon. I thought maybe I’d use toothpicks the next time I try this, but I read somewhere that if you give your raw […]
Shelli Cooks: Toasterdilla does not rhyme with Godzilla but might breathe fire
I saw a recipe video on Tik Tok and it looked really dang easy. I had all the ingredients in my refrigerator and the toaster too, of course. I am also not one to turn down a kweeza-deela. You know what – side note: I know that “quesadilla” is pronounced kāsəˈdēyə, but that doesn’t erase the memory […]
Shelli Cooks: The number one reason to own a metal kettle is…
You probably already have a good idea of one or two reasons to have a metal kettle in the kitchen to use for boiling water, instead of in a regular old boring pot. But the very best reason may not have occurred to you. Here are 4 obvious reasons and the 5th that is just […]
Shelli Cooks: Brats & veg in the air fryer
One of my favorite meals is brats with yellow squash, zucchini, red bell pepper and sometimes rice. I know you’re thinking I’m about to tell you some long story regaling a rustic, romantic dreamscape whereupon my husband forgoes his football game in his starry-eyed devotion to my womanly qualities due to this intoxicating recipe, but […]
Shelli Cooks: How to Make Fried Pickles – a.k.a. Emerald-bellied Cronchers
I fried some pickles today, and it’s a basic and yummy snack or side item. You don’t have to sit in a Choli’s or Appleboy’s restaurant to get these emerald-bellied cronchers. Start with your favorite brands of corn meal, self-rising flour and sliced pickles. My favorite brand is el cheapo. Before you start mixing stuff, […]
Shelli Cooks: First time using Air Fryer – slow potatoes
My face when I’m starving but I’m only 12 pages into the 32-page air fryer operation manual. But then I find out the second half is just repeating it in Spanish: One. Hour. Later. My initial Air Fryer test is complete. Wildly entertaining video below. Preheated fryer to 360°. Cut potato & soaked in […]
Saline County Wins Big in Arkansas State Fair Contests
Saline County entrants fared well in the Arkansas State Fair competitions this year. MySaline already told you about three-time winner Frances Harper of Bryant in earlier competitions. Here are several more Saline County residents taking home ribbons for their craft. YOUTH BAKED FOODS CONTESTS: Kallyn Sossamon of Benton won First Place & Best of […]