A Tasty Slice of Summer

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 […]

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Garden to Grill: Cooking with Arkansas Grown Veggies

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 […]

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10 Ways to Rock a Radish

Radishes are one of the first springtime vegetables in the garden and at farmers markets. I love its crispy clean taste after a winter overflowing with mellow, rich winter greens, roots and squashes. Radishes just lighten things up. The radish is a must in any garden, because it rewards those of us who obsessively watch […]

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From Farm to Table {Shopping Farmer’s Markets}

Compiled by The Park Wife Six tips to a winning farmers market experience. It’s farmers market season with many already open and more to soon as farmers’ fields are productive. I’ve grown food for farmers markets, run them and even served a few years on the Arkansas Farmers’ Market Board. So I‘ve gained a little wisdom […]

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