Banana Pudding that’s “Better than Grandma’s”?

Sixteen-year-old Luke Baker of Siloam Springs loves banana pudding. This recipe of his took second place in the “Party Ideas” category of the 2018 Arkansas Dairy Foods Contest earlier this summer. Baker says the secret to his recipe’s success is the baked bananas it requires. “My recipe tastes great and has great banana flavor,” Baker […]

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Peach Pop Perfection

We may have found one of the tastiest summer treats you can make at home … Peach Pops! Grab your favorite kitchen helper (and some Arkansas peaches) and watch as Woodruff County Cooperative Extension Staff Chair Leigh Ann Bullington shows how easy it is to make these delicious and healthy snacks.  Now try making […]

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Something Simple for Strawberry Month

It’s National Strawberry Month, so pick up a bunch of these delicious berries grown by an Arkansas farmer and make a time-tested (and amazingly simple) summer treat the whole family can enjoy. First, drench a piece of angel food or pound cake in cold heavy whipping cream, allowing it to soak in fully. Then cover […]

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Throwback Thursday {Cool Summer Salads}

With summer vacation in full swing, weekends at the lake and late nights at the ball field, these recipes for a ‘cool’ summer salads will help to keep the heat away. Arkansas Rice, Corn and Black Bean Salad   Secret Fruit Salad   Easy Pasta Salad Gluten-Free Summer Veggie Pasta Salad   Fresh Cucumber and […]

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Throwback Thursday {Fourth of July Recipes!}

Stumped for what to prepare for your Fourth of July celebration? Here are some great ideas to get you going. Snow Cone Vanilla Cupcakes   Flag Cake   Low Country Lemonade   BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken   Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

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Throwback Thursday {Kids In The Kitchen}

What better way to enjoy spending time with your kids than in the kitchen making things they want to eat. Here’s some kid friendly recipes to get you started. Frozen Banana Pops Fruity Drinks   Bacon and Cheddar Pigs in a Blanket   Homemade Chocolate Syrup   Birthday Treats for Children

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Throwback Thursday {National Strawberry Month}

Whether you buy your strawberries at the grocery store, a farmer’s market, or pick them yourself at one of the many farms across our state, we have some great recipes to enjoy the bounty of the season. Check out these wonderful recipes! Fresh Strawberry Bread with Strawberry Cream Butter   Strawberry Skillet Crisp   Strawberry […]

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Throwback Thursday {Great Breakfast Ideas}

Looking for new recipes to break the same old breakfast routine? Here are some to get you out of the breakfast routine rut. Blueberry Waffles   Banana Oatmeal Muffins   Homemade Biscuits   Potato Bread French Toast

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Pork Lover’s Iron Skillet Pizza

Back in our early married days, my husband and I built a home on my parent’s farm. Our piece of land is part of the original homestead my farming ancestors settled on in the mid-1800s. Generations of McNeals have farmed in this part of Arkansas. We raised a hog and had it butchered this past […]

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