I recently ran across some information that stated that “fried dill pickles” were invented in Arkansas. As a native Arkansan and a fried pickle lover, I had to find out if this was true, so I started digging. It’s turns out that it’s true! Bernell “Fatman” Austin invented fried dill pickles in Atkins, Arkansas. I …
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We just got back from a long vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas. We ran like crazy and did almost everything there was to do. That includes two trips to Superior Bathhouse Brewery. We had been to Superior Bathhouse Brewery many years ago but we decided it was time for a refresh. Most everything was the …
Red mushrooms in Arkansas are very common and The Natural State is home to several varieties that will catch your eye. Recently, I was walking through the Arkansas woods when I saw the prettiest red mushroom. It caught me off-guard because I had never seen anything like it before. It turned out that is was …
Okra has a very unique flavor that you either love or hate. The flavor resembles green beans, celery, peas or even eggplant. Okra could also be described as having a flavor similar to broccoli. Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the …
Arkansas is rich with foods to forage (especially mushrooms!) but nothing is more special than the wild berries in Arkansas. Since Arkansas has a subtropical climate, we boast hot summers and mild winters. This kind of weather ensures plenty of wild berries to enjoy while you sweat out the summer. There are 8 types of …
Well, that depends. Some people say that elk tastes better than beef because it’s more flavorful and it’s lean. Personally, I’m a beef lover but, since it’s easy to replace beef with elk in almost any recipe, it’s easy to fall in love with elk. Elk meat contains less fat than beef so it’s a …
