Recipes
Cool and Crisp Apple Cider Punch
It's apple picking season in Arkansas, one of my favorite times of the year. I've written before about Arkansas's apple season and especially about our famous Arkansas Black variety which was first developed around Bentonville in the northwest...
Brown Sugar, Pear and Walnut Cupcakes
I’ve always had a special fondness for pears. That probably stems from the hours upon hours that I spent as a child climbing the pear tree just outside my Nonnie’s house. It was the perfect pear tree with toe holds in just the right places. From...
Feta With Peppered Honey and Toasted Almonds
One of my favorites for summer or fall dining is a simple cheese and fruit plate, such as this Feta with Peppered Honey and Toasted Almonds served along with locally grown Arkansas peaches or pears. This plus a fresh-from-the-garden...
Renovation Camp 2018
You know my life has been crazy the past few weeks, right? I mean, there's and this. We started calling it "Renovation Camp 2018." on top of this which was more than a little scary. And there's even more coming. In the midst of all...
Farfalle with Ham, Peas, Asparagus and Greens {Petit Jean Meats}
Disclosure: I serve as a Brand Ambassador for Petit Jean Meats. All opinions are my own. Like many of you, I have those days when dinner (or supper if you live in my area of the South) needs to come together fairly easily and quickly. This...
Okra Fries with Comeback Sauce {Riceland}
Disclosure: I serve as a Brand Ambassador for Riceland Foods. All opinions are my own. Is your garden brimming with okra? Are you wondering how you're going to use it all? Well, welcome to my world! It's a nice world, though, isn't it? In this...
Tomato, Peach and Basil Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle
Peach season in Arkansas is absolutely one of my most favorite times of the year. Yes, I love strawberries. But we can get some decent organic ones, albeit NOT the best, strawberries year round. Really nice blueberries, blackberries and...
Bagna Cauda and Capers with Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Like many of you, our garden is producing ample, it not abundant, amounts of zucchini and yellow summer squash. Finding ways to use that can sometimes be a challenge. We certainly eat our fair share of it raw in salads or as "chips" for dips,...