Corn is surely the quintessential summer vegetable in Arkansas. Grilled, roasted, boiled, on the cob, off the cob, creamed, whole kernel – whatever your take on the preparation, corn is sure to find its way from your garden or farmers market onto your summer menu. One of our preferred methods, and one of the healthiest, […]
Beth Killingsworth Moss of Woodruff County is our featured woman in agriculture today. Beth works for Progeny Ag Products in Wynne selling soybean, wheat, rice, corn and sorghum seeds. Alongside working for Progeny, Beth is also involved in Woodruff County Farm Bureau serving on the county’s board, YF&R Committee, Women’s Committee and rice division. In […]
By Arkansas Women Bloggers member Tiffany Selvey of Songbird Gardens About 10 years ago, pasta companies responded to public demand for an alternative option to white flour – whole grain pasta – which was at best edible but not really enjoyable. Years after those first attempts at alternative pasta options, there are much better choices. […]
I’ve had pots and pans of all kinds throughout the years. There was the nonstick avocado green set that was all the rage when I got married. The first set of stainless steel was my effort to move away from the “dangers” of the Teflon® scare. (Mostly, I was really tired of avocado green by […]
Cassie Davis ~ Washington County Cassie and husband Scott have 175 head of dairy cattle they milk twice a day. They have three young daughters, also referred to as their milkmaids. Cassie helps Scott run a hands-on operation in every way. They have two hired hands, but everything they expect them to do, Scott and Cassie also […]
by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Debbie Arnold of Dining with Debbie As the temperatures rise, my summer menus tend to feature a lot of grilling and even more salads. I am fortunate because my husband is as much of a salad fan as I am and is fine with a salad as a meal. I […]
by Gregg Patterson Jimmy Pat Blackburn who farms with his two sons in rural Greene County had no interest in being interviewed for this profile. It wasn’t that he was being cantankerous — though sons Justin and Britt say their dad can be that way, well … sometimes. In his return phone call following the […]
As a mom who has several mouths to feed in her house, I like making big batches of versatile foods. Turning potatoes into home fries is one of my favorites. Making large batches of home fries means I have a great side dish for any main meal, as well as a ready-made option for breakfasts […]
In a house full of meat eaters, it can be difficult to come up with a quick dinner. But this balsamic chicken thigh recipe is fast and easy enough to throw together in the midst of chaos. In my house everything seems to happen all at once. The dogs are restless, because it won’t stop […]
by Debbie Arnold of Dining with Debbie I love the convenience of harvesting herbs from the garden and have experimented with a number of ways to prolong the life of those freshly cut treasures. Do you have trouble keeping your fresh-cut or store bought herbs fresh and vibrant after only a few days? Are you […]