It’s lucky for us the French Acadians who settled in south Louisiana lacked the ingredients they needed to make their favorite fish stew, bouillabaisse. Being innovative people, the Cajuns learned to substitute available seafood, game and vegetables for the traditional ingredients of bouillabaisse. The result was a dish that helped make Cajun cookery famous — […]
During Lent, my Catholic friends abstain from eating meat on Fridays. However, shellfish, saltwater and freshwater fish species are permitted. With Lent in mind, I thought it appropriate to post a fish recipe that everyone can enjoy. I love fish cakes, crab cakes (hmmm . . . make that anything that includes the word cake). This recipe for Down-South Fish Cakes is fantastic. Try it this Friday or any day of the week, and look for another great fish recipe coming soon.
Venison is a favorite in our home. When our deer hunting is successful, we eat 100 pounds or more each year in a wide variety of dishes — everything from meatloaves, chili and sausage to roasts, casseroles and stews. Over the years, several venison dishes have become family favorites, including Paprika-Pepper Steak, a quick way […]
Rediscover the Colorful Possibilities of Carrots By Rebecca Catlett, Produce Chain Manager for the Americas, Nunhems Roses are red. Violets are blue. And carrots are orange. Right? Not exactly. It turns out the sweet, flavorful carrots we’ve nearly always known as orange come in a variety of brilliant (and equally delicious) colors, including purple, red, […]
Longs are state Farm Family of the Year Fourth-generation farmer from Arkansas County earns 2011 honor Heath and Betsy Long of Tichnor (Arkansas County) are the 2011 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, announced today at a luncheon honoring the county and district Farm Families of the Year. They own Long Planting Company, a […]
I’ve never met a kid that didn’t love macaroni and cheese. I know I loved the stuff as a kid. I used to beg my mom to make the scratch macaroni and cheese. It was basically my most favorite food, right up there with mashed potatoes, bananas and candy. I couldn’t get enough. This recipe […]
Lemon bars Another time-tested tongue tickler of sweet and sour by Tara Johnson Tart, slightly sweet lemon bars are fantastic. Soft with a hint of chewy and a flaky sweet crust, how can you go wrong? There are literally 6 different ingredients in this recipe, and they work together to create something magical. […]
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy dinner, look no further than this tasty recipe. We all know how busy the middle of the week can get and I’m always looking for something easy to throw together. These chicken kebabs are quick and delicious, but the best part of this recipe is how customizable it […]
How sweet it is! By GreggPatterson,ArkansasFarm Bureau “Honeymooners” TV show comedian and Hollywoodstar Jackie Gleason’s signature line was “How sweet it is.” In the youth slang of today, if something is really good, kids say it’s “sweet.” No matter what generation you’re from, “sweet” is the key word to describe Matthews Ridgeview Farms in […]
Millet, a small-kernel, golden cereal grain widely consumed in Africa and Asia, is growing in popularity among Americans. A growing number of farmers, especially those in Western states, are planting the quick-to-mature, drought-resistant crop, which is grown and harvested much like rice. Millet, currently eaten by one-third of the world’s population, is said to be […]