Name a better weekend plan than a limited-edition curbside brunch with two Little Rock hot-spots. We’ll wait. At the Corner and Loblolly Creamery are coming together this weekend for its annual Ice Cream Brunch. From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, customers are welcome to cool down with an icy treat…
There are better-known subdivisions in Arkansas, but none prettier than River Plantation near Mayflower. Stately homes with big yards line this quiet neighborhood, looking out over stunning views of the river and emerald foothills in the distance. But ask around and you’ll discover there’s a lot of grit underneath the polish here. Six years…
By Joe David Rice Most Arkansans are vaguely familiar with the state’s diamond story. They’ve read about John Wesley Huddleston, an illiterate yet charismatic hog farmer, who discovered some yellow flakes on his rural property near Murfreesboro and — thinking they might be gold nuggets — scooped them up. When he washed his find,…
By Matthew Milton Nothing says Arkansas quite like a tall, cold glass of milk — right? What about biting down into the fruity goodness of a tomato? Or swingin’ your partner ‘round during a pre-pandemic square dance? Doesn’t that sound like Arkansas to you? It should, because those are just a few of…
By Dustin Jayroe In this new monthly series “Opt Outside,” we join our friends at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on a campaign to get Arkansans outside to connect with nature and all the great things our state has to offer. As the country shut down amid a pandemic, the Arkansas Game…
By Dustin Jayroe Photos By Jamison Mosley Katherine Eldridge sneaks away from the hustle and bustle of Doe’s Eat Place for a few moments of solitude. A restful sigh escapes her breath, shortly followed by a happier chuckle than she might have had for weeks. “We have about 15 different projects going on,” Eldridge…
McClard’s Bar-B-Q is being sold, sources have confirmed. AY About You reported earlier in the week that the Hot Springs landmark was expected to sell soon. An unidentified source told AY that Lee Beasley would be acquiring the restaurant for his growing portfolio. Bobby Dennis, a spokesperson for Beasley, has confirmed to multiple…
Recipe adapted from Cafe Delites INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 New York Steak strip steaks (Porterhouse steaks) Salt and pepper 8 ounces shrimp deveined, tails on or off INSTRUCTIONS Mix together butter, garlic and…
By Lisa Fischer Adapted from www.myrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups pecans, finely chopped 1 1/4 cups fresh or dried breadcrumbs 8 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets 1/4 cup butter INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour,…
By Nic Williams INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups diced leeks (white part only), rinsed and patted dry 5 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, diced 1 pound extra-large shrimp, thawed, deveined, shells removed and patted dry 1 1/2 tablespoons of vermouth 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon dill, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher…
