We have officially entered dessert season that delicious time of year when sweets reign supreme and innovative treats are everywhere. These are days filled with chocolate, nuts, pumpkin everything and sweet potatoes. Every one of these is without a doubt both decadent and delicious, but one can never go wrong with a simple recipe that […]
Allen Glidewell got his start in farming with a $5,000 FSA loan and 10 cow-calf pairs. He and his wife, Melissa, have turned those 10 cow-calf pairs into 210 head of cows, 42 replacement heifers and 20 bulls along with three turkey houses and 412 acres of hay on their farm in St. Joe. Allen […]
There’s something special about the aroma of baked apples in the autumn, even though they are a delight any season of the year. We are in full-blown apple season here in Arkansas, and Northwest Arkansas is the birthplace of the famous Arkansas Black Apple. Yes, born in Benton County, the Arkansas Black has a gorgeous […]
After multiple setbacks in the 80s, twins Jerry and Terry Fuller were told they had to return to the farm after college. Otherwise, they would have been faced with the unthinkable – selling the family farm. The drought of 1980, the purchase of another large farm and the 80s price crash all contributed to rough […]
by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Debbie Arnold of Dining with Debbie Apple picking time is full of traditions and memories for me. From the time I was just old enough to be lifted onto an apple tree branch by my grandfather, I’ve loved picking and eating apples. While I am more likely now to seek out a farm […]
by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Mary Wood of Run of the Mill Mary As you prepare for holiday cooking, it’s important to have all the necessary cutlery to prepare the meal for the big day. Crucial tools for any meal are properly cared-for and sharpened kitchen knives. Here are some tips for taking care of your knives. […]
Five generations later and Wildy Family Farms in Mississippi County is still thriving. David Wildy, the current patriarch of the family, is the fourth generation farming the land alongside his sons, Justin and Tab, and son-in-law, Paul. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1975, David was able to return to the farm and […]
by Arkansas Women Blogger member Mary Wood of Run of the Mill Mary Growing up, we kept three types of salt in our house: iodized table salt, ice cream salt and Epsom salt. I never imagined all the salt possibilities available now. Here’s a basic guide to different kinds of salt and how to use […]
Did you enjoy a beautiful fall day at the pumpkin patch with your family this year? We hope so. It’s a wonderful fall tradition. But, tossing out those pumpkins on November 1 is such a waste of your fun memories and the farmer’s hard work. Here are some delicious recipes from Taste Arkansas using those […]
Talk about diversity: pecans, muscadines, hay, poultry, cattle, freshwater shrimp, and tomato and pepper plants – all grown by Billy and Charlotte Wilchman., The couple is the 2015 Conway County Farm Family of the Year and the Western District Farm Family of the Year. Busy is an understatement for these two. Their farm has gone […]