My first slow cooker was a Rival Crock-Pot, a name synonymous with slow cookers, and looked much like this one. Only mine was avocado green. If you’re in my age group, you’ll remember the days when we colored our world with harvest gold and avocado green and our slow cookers had crocks that could not […]
by The Park Wife Welcome to tailgate season in the South. We plan weddings around bye weekends, put on our Sunday best a day early; and set up makeshift living rooms under tents complete with our great-grandmother’s silver, floral arrangements and flat-screen TVs outside the stadiums. Where I’m from, tailgating isn’t just a way to […]
School is back in session and all over the state, families are packing. Lunches, that is. Nine months of school multiplied by the number of kids in a household equals lots of food to make and lunches to figure out. Keep the chore fresh (and even fun!) by choosing ideas that work for you. Plan […]
September is National Rice Month and we Arkansan’s have reason to celebrate. Arkansas ranks 1st in the nation in rice production, producing close to 50 percent of the nation’s rice. Arkansas’ rice industry supports 2,500 rice farms, employs more than 35,000 Arkansans and contributes over $4 billion annually to the state’s economy. Rice is a pantry staple in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]