U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 3 to 9 as the 15th annual National Farmers Market Week, celebrating the nation’s thousands of farmers markets, the farmers who make them possible, and the communities that host them. “Farmers markets play a key role in developing local and regional food systems that support family […]
The winner is ROBIN who loves Yarnell’s Rocky Road. As National Ice Cream Month comes to a close, we want to make sure all of our Taste Arkansas friends are able to try the wonderful recipes we have shared. So, we are giving away a Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker. The fully automatic Cuisinart Pure Indulgence […]
UPDATE WINNERS: Sarah Collier, Amanda Grice, Rosemary J, Jennifer Mullen, Julie Weegers, Gina Sellers, Kathy, Alicia, Denver Little, and Talya. I will be contacting you all to get certificates to you. I hope you are enjoying Ice Cream Social Week on Taste Arkansas. If you do not have time to bring out the ice […]
Freezer Pop: Pop the container for your ice cream maker in the freezer! Do not get caught you’re your ice cream ready to go and then realizing you never froze the container. The bowls of most ice cream makers take at least 24 hours to freeze. If you have room, just store the bowl of your ice cream […]
Happy National Ice Cream Day! Hot temperatures in Arkansas mean it is time for some delicious, cold ice cream! Join Taste Arkansas as we celebrate all week long with delicious homemade ice cream recipes. We will also be giving away an ice cream maker at the end of the week. So, get ready to gather […]
Freshly harvested corn on the cob is a treasured rite of summer, head to the farmers market or check for Arkansas Grown corn in your local grocery because the time to enjoy it is right now. Sweet, crisp and oh so yummy, this humble vegetable is able to capture the essence of the season in […]
by The Park Wife There is nothing tastier to me than a tomato sandwich on white bread with a little mayo. Add some bacon and lettuce and that is what my summer food memories are made of. And mercy, put some mozzarella and fresh basil with those sliced tomatoes, Heaven on Earth. No matter which […]
Are you having a Fourth of July cookout and still don’t know what to make for dessert? Let me help you, here is one of the most delicious, simple recipes around: Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler. Everyone loves cobbler, but no host wants to be stuck in the kitchen while everyone relaxes on the patio. I’ve […]
As we packed to move last year to our new state park, I counted 18 pieces of cast iron I owned – a variety of skillets, Dutch ovens and the like. I decided to gift about six pieces to friends. Yes, 18 is a bit excessive, but I’m a Southern gal through and through. The […]
The sweet taste of grilled vegetables, especially the ones straight from the garden or the farmer’s market, are a special treat in the summer. Grilled veggies are delicious as the main course, and a perfect complement to hearty dishes like steaks and kabobs. Onions, roasted peppers and fresh herbs sprinkled over everything from your hamburger […]