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CARLA DUE | Arkansas rice versatile, economical Arkansas is the No. 1 producer of rice in the U.S. In fact, Arkansas farmers plant an average of 1.3 million acres of rice and harvest over 200 million bushels each year. That means they produce more than 9 billion pounds of rice each year. Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:11pm

CARLA DUE | In season: try oven-roasted asparagus Asparagus plants are perennial vegetables that produce tasty, tender spears year after year. If you have ever wondered why asparagus is so expensive , consider that it takes asparagus about two to three years from seed to harvest to your table. While it is slow to mature into a crop producing vegetable, an asparagus plant can last up to 20 years! Feb. 9 2021 @ 5:34pm

Know these three peas: Green, snow and sugar They are green, round and edible; this describes green, snow and sugar snap peas. Although they may resemble each other, there are small differences between them. They are all climbing plants and members of the legume family and they are easily grown in containers or in a small space. Let's learn a little more about each. Jan. 26 2021 @ 5:11pm

Ten cooking tips for your new air fryer The air fryer first debuted in 2010 for the fry-loving, small-kitchen-having European market. Its popularity continued to expand even into Christmas as they were popular holiday gifts. Let's explore what they are and how they work. Although we are told they are good for "fried" foods. They also have other uses. Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:04pm

Is your appetite ruled by hunger or emotions? Did you find yourself eating over the holidays even when you weren't hungry? Food is a source of nourishment, but food can also be used to alleviate loneliness, depression, boredom, anger and even happiness. If you found yourself eating after experiencing one of the above, and you weren't hungry, this is called emotional eating. Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:06pm

Is your appetite rules by hunger or emotions? Did you find yourself eating over the holidays even when you weren't hungry? Food is a source of nourishment, but food can also be used to alleviate loneliness, depression, boredom, anger and even happiness. If you found yourself eating after experiencing one of the above, and you weren't hungry, this is called emotional eating. Jan. 4 2021 @ 4:38pm

Quiche is easy to love Quiche is a savory egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust shell. Eggs in a pie crust, what is not to love? Dec. 22 2020 @ 6:12pm

A cheese ball is the perfect party food Could the modest cheese ball be the perfect party food? What's not to love about a cheese ball? It can be savory or sweet. It can be shaped like a ball, football, Christmas tree or whatever you want it to be. Its shape is limited only by your creativity. Dec. 15 2020 @ 4:30pm

A cheese ball is the perfect party food Could the modest cheese ball be the perfect party food? What's not to love about a cheese ball? It can be savory or sweet. It can be shaped like a ball, football, Christmas tree or whatever you want it to be. Its shape is limited only by your creativity. Dec. 14 2020 @ 4:45pm

Tips to avoid overindulgence this season Who is guilty of overeating on the holidays? It's practically a tradition. I recognize the holidays as two distinctive days: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Yet, most of us try to rationalize our decision with special foods we normally don't eat year-round, even when available at our local supermarket. Unfortunately, overindulging can lead to guilt, weight gain, and yes, fatigue. Dec. 8 2020 @ 4:46pm

Don't let fried turkey become a bad memory For as long as I can remember, Thanksgiving Day has meant a day of getting together with family, giving thanks, and lots of family favorites. It meant heading to grandma's house, and now heading to my parents. It's always a day full of memories good memories. Nov. 24 2020 @ 5:09pm

Keep food safety in mind at deer camp Hunting season is here! I have already started seeing pictures of game that has been harvested. Hunting trips let you connect with friends and family, give you a chance to take a break from work, and let you spend time outdoors with nature. Making sure that your deer camp practices food safety is important so that you can keep hunting. Nov. 17 2020 @ 4:55pm

Cranberries grace tables for Thanksgiving If I were to ask you what your family's traditional meal was at Thanksgiving, it likely would include turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce. Other dishes would be included as well, but those are likely the standards. Even if you never eat cranberries any other day of the year, they likely will grace your table on Thanksgiving. Nov. 10 2020 @ 5:38pm

Shine the spotlight on holiday sides Don't let that big bird steal the show! Side dishes at Thanksgiving are more than an afterthought; they are what makes the meal. Can you imagine turkey without dressing, sweet potatoes, or other favorite side dishes? Nov. 3 2020 @ 5:48pm

Shine the spotlight on holiday side dishes Don't let that big bird steal the show! Side dishes at Thanksgiving are more than an afterthought; they are what makes the meal. Can you imagine turkey without dressing, sweet potatoes, or other favorite side dishes? Nov. 2 2020 @ 12:44pm

Harvest festival evolved into Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner, just over a month away, is the largest eating event in the United States. People eat more on Thanks-giving Day than any other day of the year. How did this tradition get started? We have our early Pilgrims and Native Americans to thank for this tradition. Without the joining of the Pilgrims and Native Americans, we may not have had a Thanksgiving to enjoy. Oct. 27 2020 @ 4:51pm

Harvest festival evolved into Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner, just over a month away, is the largest eating event in the United States. People eat more on Thanks-giving Day than any other day of the year. How did this tradition get started? We have our early Pilgrims and Native Americans to thank for this tradition. Without the joining of the Pilgrims and Native Americans, we may not have had a Thanksgiving to enjoy. Oct. 26 2020 @ 7:39pm

Pumpkins good for more than decoration When most people think of fall, they may think of cooler weather and fall decorations, including pumpkins. The word pumpkin makes one think of jack-o-lanterns or pumpkin pie. But pumpkins offer so much more! Oct. 20 2020 @ 6:00pm

Pumpkins good for more than decoration When most people think of fall, they may think of cooler weather and fall decorations, including pumpkins. The word pumpkin makes one think of jack-o-lanterns or pumpkin pie. But pumpkins offer so much more! Oct. 19 2020 @ 12:41pm

CARLA DUE | What you can do to lower blood pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious disease which causes your heart to work harder than it should to move blood to all parts of the body. Oct. 6 2020 @ 4:53pm

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