Lemon bars Another time-tested tongue tickler of sweet and sour by Tara Johnson Tart, slightly sweet lemon bars are fantastic. Soft with a hint of chewy and a flaky sweet crust, how can you go wrong? There are literally 6 different ingredients in this recipe, and they work together to create something magical. […]
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy dinner, look no further than this tasty recipe. We all know how busy the middle of the week can get and I’m always looking for something easy to throw together. These chicken kebabs are quick and delicious, but the best part of this recipe is how customizable it […]
How sweet it is! By GreggPatterson,ArkansasFarm Bureau “Honeymooners” TV show comedian and Hollywoodstar Jackie Gleason’s signature line was “How sweet it is.” In the youth slang of today, if something is really good, kids say it’s “sweet.” No matter what generation you’re from, “sweet” is the key word to describe Matthews Ridgeview Farms in […]
Millet, a small-kernel, golden cereal grain widely consumed in Africa and Asia, is growing in popularity among Americans. A growing number of farmers, especially those in Western states, are planting the quick-to-mature, drought-resistant crop, which is grown and harvested much like rice. Millet, currently eaten by one-third of the world’s population, is said to be […]
Beer-battered Green Beans Occasionally it’s nice to zest up your preparation of a vegetable. This beer battered technique adds the perfect amount of zest to a simple green bean. It takes approximately 15 minutes to make these green beans. I only did a few green beans at a time because when I tried to fry […]
Turkey still reigns as the king of main dish meats on Thanksgiving, when more than 46 million of the colossal birds will be consumed. But whether they realize it or not, Americans are eating more turkey than ever beyond Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 24 this year. “We know that consumers are eating turkey all year […]
Popcorn secured a place of honor as one of the “Top 5” trends to watch at a recent Fancy Food Show, according to a panel of food writers. The show is hosted twice each year by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade and is the place to be for specialty food buyers. The […]
Fall is in the air, and many of us associate the season with familiar aromas wafting out of the kitchen. This year, foods like pumpkin, butternut squash and the sweet potato are gaining speed as one of the biggest trends in the specialty food arena. Louise Kramer, communications director for the National Association for the […]
Gillam Farms Learn by doing leads to young farm family’s success by Gregg Patterson, Arkansas Farm Bureau Jeremy Gillam’s dad always intended for his eldest son to learn by doing. Part of that process was allowing him to figure things out for himself. “Dad drove me to the farm, let me out of the […]
Heart-Healthy Pistachios Thrill Foodies, Chefs, and Consumers Pistachios are a naturally heart-healthy super snack that chefs and consumers are going nuts over. Traditionally used in rice dishes, stuffing, ice cream and pastries, the current trend points to pistachios as a key ingredient in salads and main dishes. The most recent nationally published study conducted by […]