by Gregg Patterson Jimmy Pat Blackburn who farms with his two sons in rural Greene County had no interest in being interviewed for this profile. It wasn’t that he was being cantankerous — though sons Justin and Britt say their dad can be that way, well … sometimes. In his return phone call following the […]
As a mom who has several mouths to feed in her house, I like making big batches of versatile foods. Turning potatoes into home fries is one of my favorites. Making large batches of home fries means I have a great side dish for any main meal, as well as a ready-made option for breakfasts […]
In a house full of meat eaters, it can be difficult to come up with a quick dinner. But this balsamic chicken thigh recipe is fast and easy enough to throw together in the midst of chaos. In my house everything seems to happen all at once. The dogs are restless, because it won’t stop […]
by Debbie Arnold of Dining with Debbie I love the convenience of harvesting herbs from the garden and have experimented with a number of ways to prolong the life of those freshly cut treasures. Do you have trouble keeping your fresh-cut or store bought herbs fresh and vibrant after only a few days? Are you […]
When it comes to desserts I’m a fruit-dessert person all the way. Don’t get me wrong, I love chocolate, but there’s just something about the sweet and tart that I just can’t get enough of. I really love a beautiful fruit-based curd that I can use in tarts, parfaits, pies, or just with a spoon. […]
Growing up on an Arkansas farm, one of the things we raised were broiler chickens. My summers were spent “walking chickens” for our neighbor’s farm and our own farm as we fought the Arkansas heat to keep the birds cool and prevent heat stress. “Walking chickens” is walking slowing through the broiler houses gently stirring […]
One of the best things about having a garden or visiting farmers markets is observing the seasonal flow of fruits of vegetables. Early in the season, the markets are overflowing with green onions, spring peas, bok choy and turnips – lots of turnips. The last time we planted turnips in the garden, we’d eat them […]
Blueberry season in Arkansas is here. The season generally extends from mid-June through July, and I do my best to support the efforts of our U-Pick blueberry farms by filling my freezer with berries and my pantry with blueberry and blueberry-habanero jams. I usually make a batch or two of dried berries to use in granola, as well. […]
I discovered a new way to prepare and serve strawberries – roasted. Experimenting with roasted strawberries produced some amazing concoctions: roasted strawberry shortcake, roasted strawberry ice cream sauce, and of course, roasted strawberries on a spoon. It’s a unique strawberry flavor. But my favorite creation to date is Roasted Strawberry Dressing. I love pouring this […]
Farmer’s Markets, full of fresh greens and root crops, are opening around the state for the spring and summer season. The beautiful spring weather that encourages us to spend our Saturday mornings at the market also makes us want to spend more time outside playing and less time inside cooking. This spring frittata is the […]