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5 Ways to Stay Healthy at Work During the Holidays

The holiday season is here, and with it comes lots of opportunities to indulge at parties and family gatherings. While you can’t always control what’s on the buffet over Christmas, you can control what you eat at work. Here are some tips for eating healthy at work throughout the holidays. 1. Bring your lunch: While this […]

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Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights Celebrates 20 Years

What comes after Thanksgiving in Arkansas? The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights! This year will be the 20th anniversary of the program, which highlights more than 60 communities around the state, brightening the holiday season for all to see. Plot your course now to see as many of the sparkling communities as you can. The […]

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Here’s Why You Should Dine in Tonight (And 10 Tips on How to Do it)

Each Thanksgiving, families celebrate togetherness, home-cooked food and family time, but research suggests we should continue the Thanksgiving tradition on a regular basis. With a little planning, our treasured family time can become a daily event, said Rosemary Rodibaugh, professor-nutrition with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. In an effort to encourage families to […]

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Chef Shuttle + Grass Roots Co-Op Announce Monthly Herds-to-Homes Delivery of Arkansas-Raised Meats

Are you a farm-to-table lover? Chef Shuttle and the Grass Roots Co-Op just announced a new feature that combines the freshest Arkansas pasture-raised meats and the luxuries of online ordering into a monthly Herds-to-Homes delivery service that will be your favorite gift that keeps on giving. Customers can visit grassrootsdelivered.com to select a carefully curated 12-pound box […]

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#GivingTuesdaySaline Demonstrates The True Spirit of Giving

#GivingTuesday, held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is inspiring everyone to give back; and local nonprofits in Saline County are taking it one step further with #GivingTuesdaySaline. The festive event encourages community members and businesses to make a donation that will be shared among participating charities. In its second year, #GivingTuesdaySaline is a collaboration of 10 […]

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Murder Mystery: Cane Hill Murders

Lying in stark white contrast to the gray ashes around them, the bones of two little girls were viewed in horror by their neighbors in the Washington County community of Cane Hill. Originally appeared in AY‘s May 2012 issue   morning light did little to dispel the dark deed committed the previous night, June 15, […]

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Singles: Stacy Pitsch

AY: What is your name and job title? SP: Stacy Pitsch, APRN at Central Arkansas Urgent Care AY: Where is your hometown? SP: Maumelle, Ark. AY: What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday? SP: Sleeping in, definitely! Also, doing yoga or taking a walk on the Arkansas River Trail with my daughter. Other possibilities: enjoying lunch on a great […]

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Del Frisco’s Grille

Don’t want to cook next week? You don’t have to! Join family and friends at Del Frisco’s Grille for a three-course Thanksgiving meal. Enjoy traditional favorites like Hand-Carved Turkey, Cranberry Relish and Hand-Mashed Potatoes, and add something different to the lineup with a Butterscotch Pudding Jar for dessert. The meal is $39 per person (plus […]

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Raduno’s New Winter Menu Debuts Today (And You Don’t Want to Miss It)

Ready for all the seasonal flavors? Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom‘s new autumn/winter menu features a number of new cocktails and dishes to get you in the holiday spirit. Warm up with a number of new cocktails including the Bitter Winter’s Night, the Italian Galgo (made with house-made honey-rosemary syrup) and the Main St. Martini (or, try […]

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Pumpkin Johnny Apple Cocktail Recipe

Whether I’m serving this drink at an intimate get-together around the fireplace or at a festive autumn party, this refresher is always a hit. Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 • 7 ounces of unfiltered apple juice • 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree* • 1 teaspoon honey • ¼ cup fresh […]

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Chef Shuttle + Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative are Bringing Arkansas-Raised Turkeys to Your Doorstep

Before you finish counting your blessings, we have one more to add to the list: locally farm-raised turkeys from the Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative. This Thanksgiving, Chef Shuttle and Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative are partnering to bring customers turkeys for Thanksgiving delivery in Central Arkansas. Customers can place holiday orders at chefshuttle.com. Orders are due by […]

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