All posts in: Miscellaneous

#JamesRemodel2016 Part One

If you follow me (@amypopejames) on Instagram, you know we are finishing a major kitchen and master bath remodel, which is part of our grand plan to redecorate/remodel our entire house in a year.  I’m… Read more »

May 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous

Thanksgiving Prep Strategy

  Cooking Thanksgiving dinner can be overwhelming for beginning (and even seasoned) cooks.  Your best plan of attack is to be organized and keep it simple!  I’ve got some tips to help keep your Thanksgiving… Read more »

November 18, 2015 | Miscellaneous

Local Event: NWAR vs. Hunger

This post is sponsored by The Pack Shack, but all opinions are my own.   The Pack Shack is Rogers, Arkansas based non-profit focusing on providing nutritious, easy to prepare, and good tasting meals to… Read more »

February 25, 2015 | Miscellaneous

How to Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar

  This may be the best dessert I’ve ever done for a party.  It’s really pretty, and who doesn’t like hot chocolate?  It was certainly a guest favorite, too.  All you need is my Slow… Read more »

December 15, 2014 | Miscellaneous, Snacks & Drinks

Girard’s Gift Basket Giveaway

A couple of weeks ago I told you about the amazingly fun time I had in Seattle as part of Girard’s Culinary Collective, and I’m excited to tell you that Girard’s is giving away 20… Read more »

October 20, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Seattle Culinary Collective

When I was invited by Girard’s to join their Culinary Collective in Seattle and attend the International Food Bloggers Conference, I had no idea it would be a weekend long experience.  From the moment they… Read more »

October 2, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Grocery List Printable

I often talk about how much I dislike going to the grocery store. Browsing the canned soup aisle is not my idea of a good time! So..I always take a list.  It’s detailed, and I… Read more »

September 22, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Local Food, Farmers, and FUN

I’m all about local. I was born and raised in Arkansas, we own a local business, and I support local businesses whenever I can (Walmart is LOCAL for us here in Northwest Arkansas, haha).  … Read more »

June 19, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Treatsie- review and giveaway

FYI: Treatsie sent a box to me to review, but truthfully, I’ve had a Treatsie box several times before and cannot recommend it enough.   I’ve been a fan of Treatsie monthly candy box for months… Read more »

April 2, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Basic Popovers

Have you ever had popovers?  Love them.  The texture is great because they are kind of crunchy/chewy on the outside and light on the inside.  The best part is that you don’t have to know… Read more »

March 4, 2014 | Breakfast, Miscellaneous