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 […]
by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Heather Disarro of Heather’s Dish Two things in the food world change for me when fall arrives. First, pumpkin spice lattes dominate my mid-afternoon treats for the next three months. Second, apples are in just about everything I make. Even then I can hardly get enough of them. Apples go […]
Two tornadoes in 10 years and back-to-back droughts may cause many decide to throw the hat in and move on, but that was not the case for Roy “Pee Wee” and Carolyn Ham of Clark County, the 2015 Clark County Farm Family of the Year and the West Central District Farm Family of the Year. […]
by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Julie Kohl of Eggs and Herbs As the leaves change color and the temperature starts dropping, I crave earthy flavors. Savory mixed with sweet. Something hearty and warm. This Pecan, Cranberry and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe embodies all of the above. Locally, acorn squash is coming into season […]
by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Tiffany Selvey of Songbird Gardens Pumpkin spice season is in full-swing. In Arkansas, however, our agricultural history says we should be celebrating the apple instead. It’s apple season and they’re showing up at farmers markets, in pies and in homemade applesauce. Naturally, this tasty ingredient should be included in the cocktail hour. Hot […]