Floating green frog chunks sink into a Halloween night dinner. Blackened bugs and insect wings float to the surface. This Witch’s Soup is a perfect treat to add a creepy vibe to your Halloween feast. Avacado wedges make the perfect amphibian slices, while chunky diced tomatoes and beans add texture to this unsightly mixture. But […]
Eggs, ham and asparagus. I planned to serve all of these for Easter dinner, so why not combine them together in a delicious spring quiche? I was happy to use only a pound of deli sliced ham this year, rather than having too many leftovers from a whole ham. Besides, I like my ham thinly […]
Carrot cake is a wonderful treat, especially for spring time celebrations. I didn’t have rabbit Peeps on hand this year, but a bright yellow chick adorned this cake in true Easter style. Thinly peeled carrot strips created a picturesque orange “fan” around the bright yellow marshmallow, allowing him to take center stage. This cake […]
Buttery shortbread cookies are one of the most popular Irish/Scottish treats. They are simple to make and offer a tender texture and rich flavor. I found a recipe for Shamrock Cookies that sounded great, except I didn’t want to ruin the rich buttery flavor by adding the suggested peppermint extract. I substituted that with 1/4 […]
Meat potatoes and a green vegetable are the main elements of traditional Irish dinners. I have several recipes for Corned Beef and Cabbage, but I don’t really like that meat choice, so I decided to try a version of shepherd’s pie with ground beef. Cheesy potatoes top this hearty Irish Shepherd’s Pie, which does include […]
Candy is a staple of Valentine’s Day, but after a few pieces, I always long for something a little more lasting — dark chocolate. These cupcakes pair orange flavoring with dark chocolate to make it an extra special treat for Valentine’s Day. And the icing is a perfect, creamy complement. I found this recipe in […]
AQ Chicken House 1270 N. Thompson St., Springdale, AR 1925 N. College Ave., Fayetteville AR Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Pan fried with tender meat and crispy skin, over the coals with blackened bits and barbecue, […]
Burger Life Location and hours: 95 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, AR; open daily at 10:30 a.m. Built fresh for you by you. Burger Life allows guests to customize their experience by filling out choices before taking a seat. When you first step in the eatery, you select a laminated menu and use a marker to […]
MarketPlace Grill Locations and hours: MarketPlace Grill, 1636 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday MarketPlace Express, 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, inside the Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville, AR; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 […]
Catfish Hole 4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, AR and 24 W. Collum Lane, Alma, AR Fayetteville hours: Closed Mondays; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Alma hours: Closed Mondays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. […]
