I first learned about Farmer Al and Frog Hollow Farm while working on my book Food Heroes. I was told by a legendary explorer of good taste that hands down the best fruit in the country came from there. My friend had in fact done years of research on this and went on to introduce…
Right now, I'm on a mini road trip from Little Rock, Arkansas to Austin, Texas. Don't worry, I'm not the one driving as I write this. I've been traveling as much as ever, without a kitchen most days, save for the times when friends and family let me take over theirs. As many people witnessed,…
When I was in Arkansas I made a new friend. And one night, while we all were digesting our 237th feast, she told us about this recipe she'd dreamed up using shrimp she'd had. It was smothered in scallions and tomatoes and lots and lots of butter. She agreed to make it for us as…
I had quite the 4th of July weekend. It began with a long road trip from Austin to Arkansas. I drove the entire span of Arkansas and I marveled at how different it is depending on where you are in the state. It was purty country.The weekend can best be described as Foodapalooza. There have…
Raise your hand if you've been turkey hunting this season! Or raise your hand if you like turkey! Because this recipe works perfectly with both domestic and wild birds.I know some of you have been telling me your turkey hunting stories via email. It's a thrilling time, turkey hunting season is, it's so uncertain and…
Butter sauce, that is, in English speak.Butter is such a magical thing, don't you think?I call it udder nectar. Sometimes.Only with people who know me well, like you for example. But I usually don't call it that at a first encounter.You see, we get so caught up in recipes, but sometimes it can be simpler…
I know you've been waiting on the edge of your seats, clicking refresh, just dying to know what I did with all of that turkey meat I hauled off the field and field dressed. Right?Right?.... Is this thing on?The moment has come! First up, is Whiskey Glazed Turkey Breast. Turkey and whiskey, what could not…
I'm so delighted to introduce one of my favorite food bloggers Amy Johnson. She has got a fabulous blog called "She Wears Many Hats" and is about to embark on a new journey as a beekeeper! I can't wait to see all of the honey this Fall and all of the recipes she conjures up.…
The morel is my favorite mushroom.I think it is its richness and wonderful hearty texture that I like so much. The morel forces you to really chew it.They have a honeycomb type construction. And hollow stems. I spent many an hour trimming the stems and cleaning off the hard bits in my restaurant days. But…