When a friend gave me some zucchini from her garden a few summers ago, it stayed on my kitchen counter for most of the week. I occasionally glanced over at it, wondering what to do with this vegetable for a family (myself included) who doesn’t like squash. For my family who likes dark chocolate (myself […]
Cave City? Hope? Your own backyard? No matter what kind of watermelon or where they are grown in Arkansas, one thing is for certain: landing that perfectly sweet specimen is a rite of passage for summer. Sweet, juicy, sticky and always best served cold, watermelon brings people together. It take a group to eat one! […]
Looking for some recipes to capture all the goodness of fresh Arkansas blueberries? Here are some amazing ones to get you going in that delicious direction. Blueberry Waffles Blueberry Cream Cheese Panini Honey Blueberry Pecan Rice Pudding Blueberry-Lemon Soufflé Pudding Cake {slow cooker} Best Ever Blueberry Scones
With summer cookouts and parties are in full swing, Arkansans start looking for recipes for the grill or smoker. And with Arkansas producing more than 1.8 million hogs annually, pork is the perfect centerpiece for a meal. If you want a recipe to tempt your taste buds and feed your need for pork, this is […]
Just because the days are hot doesn’t mean that healthy eating has to be as well. Check out these cool, yet healthy, summer recipes. Light Chicken Salad Avocado Hummus Gluten-Free Summer Veggie Pasta Salad Avocado Tuna Salad
It seems as though interest has increased lately toward steel-cut oats and away from instant or microwave oatmeal. Our family prefers steel-cut oats (also referred to as Irish oats) for breakfast. I suppose many people are hesitant to prepare them, however, due to their lengthy cooking time, but that’s easily overcome by using a slow […]
Stumped for what to prepare for your Fourth of July celebration? Here are some great ideas to get you going. Snow Cone Vanilla Cupcakes Flag Cake Low Country Lemonade BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
A great sauce can take just about anything to another level. Grilled meats, sautéed and fresh vegetables, and salads are all elevated by the flavor a delicious sauce provides. With the summer looming, many of us are counting down the days until our gardens and local markets start to explode with perfectly ripe, fresh produce. […]
What better way to enjoy spending time with your kids than in the kitchen making things they want to eat. Here’s some kid friendly recipes to get you started. Frozen Banana Pops Fruity Drinks Bacon and Cheddar Pigs in a Blanket Homemade Chocolate Syrup Birthday Treats for Children
What better way to celebrate National Dairy Month than with a creamy, rich bowl of homemade ice cream? Our own Arkansas farms produce more than 17 million gallons of milk annually. That would make one great big tub of ice cream! One of our family’s favorite ice cream varieties is Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Who […]