Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sunshine Wheat Citrus Caramel

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

In a lot of ways, it was New Belgium Brewing and a tour of their main facility in Fort Collins, Colorado that got Jess and me into craft beer in the first place.  Sure, we’d drink the occasional six pack … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Annual Guns n’ Hoses Chili Cookoff

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

After a long, gloomy week that brought rain and cold temperatures to Arkansas, Saturday came with bright, clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s: perfect weather to head down to the Clear Channel Metroplex on Colonel Glenn Road to the … Continue reading →

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Sage

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Autumn is my favorite of all the seasons, and there aren’t many foods that I associate with the fall and winter holidays more than sweet potatoes.  They’re very versatile, because in addition to the classic (and delicious) sweet potato pie, … Continue reading →

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Black Beans with Lime Rice and Fried Plantains

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

For us, cold weather is bean weather, and we like the rich, warm feeling that this filling food provides on a chilly day.  Our last post covered a Southern classic, red beans and rice, but sometimes we like to branch … Continue reading →

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Red Beans and Rice

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Every year about this time when the air starts getting a bit crisp, my mind turns to comfort foods – the types of things that fill the house with good smells while they’re cooking, taste delicious, and leave you feeling … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Since 1790, the King Arthur Flour Company has been making some of the best flour in America, and even though they’re a bunch of Yankees, we’re pretty big fans.  If you’ve never had a chance to check out the King … Continue reading →

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Review: Big Orange

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

I don’t often make it all the way out to the Promenade at Chenal – it’s a decent drive out that way from Saline County.  But since Jess and I found ourselves with a Saturday afternoon and nothing to do, … Continue reading →

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Review: Peg Leg Pete’s (Pensacola Beach)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

It’s always a good sign when you pull up to a restaurant and there’s no place to park – that usually means that the place is doing something right.  That’s the way we found Peg Leg Pete’s in Pensacola Beach, … Continue reading →

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Review: Joe’s Crab Shack (Destin)

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

I’ll admit something here that probably won’t come as a surprise to any to anyone who is a regular reader of this blog:  I’m not the hugest fan of chain restaurants, mostly because there are usually so many interesting and … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Florida Foodies, Part 1

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Some of you out there may have been curious as to where we’ve been the past week or so – we’ve been catching some sun down on Navarre Beach in Florida.  We had a blast: perfect weather, wonderful accommodations, and … Continue reading →

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