With 18 years of history and now two new owners, the mission of Eggshells Kitchen Co. in The Heights boils down to one goal: uplifting home chefs. Among the seemingly endless shelves, food enthusiasts and home cooks alike can find any gadget or artisanal good. They might even discover their next favorite recipe during an in-store cooking class and tasting.
When husband and wife Rick and Michelle Rogers took over ownership of Eggshells in 2025, they added more Arkansas-made products, more top-of-the-line cookware and more local chefs.
“What we enjoy most about owning the store is meeting fellow cooking enthusiasts and providing them with high-quality cooking tools and cookware to enhance their home cooking experience,” Michelle says.
Rick and Michelle have known each other since they were 17. After going their separate ways as high school sweethearts, Rick went on a handful of culinary adventures, like his food truck Rick’s Beignets, and Michelle became an attorney. Eventually, their love rekindled and now radiates throughout their iconic store.
Stepping inside, customers are immediately entranced by the vibrant display of ever-increasing inventory, which includes brands like Lambrecht's from Heber Springs, Zelli Pasta from Springdale and Pink House Alchemy from Fayetteville.
“We love when someone comes in looking for a special gift, and we are able to craft a special gift basket full of Arkansas products,” Michelle says.
Besides giving local creators a space to build their presence, the specialty kitchen store contributes to the Little Rock community in other ways, including gift registries, private cooking classes, knife sharpening and free gift wrapping.
Rick and Michelle also take pride in supplying premier cooking products, such as Wüsthof and Shun knives, Ankarsrum mixers and Made In cookware.
“We try to carry the best in class products,” Rick says. “We do a lot of product research, and everything we have is restaurant quality and something that will last a long time.”
Eggshells hosts more than a dozen monthly beginner-friendly cooking classes in-store, inviting local chefs to demonstrate a specific recipe for guests to try. Rick and Michelle also instruct; Rick specializes in Latin American and Cajun food, and Michelle teaches baking classes.
“You get a sense of community when you come here because you don't know who you're going to be sitting next to, but it's a great way to meet people who have similar interests — people who like food or cooking or both,” Rick says.
The recipes are diverse and delicious, from Turkish baklava and chicken shawarma to gourmet mac and cheese and pasta from scratch. Classes cover a range of cuisines, such as preparing Filipino street food or cooking with Korean kimchi – but that barely scratches the surface.
“The best feedback is they keep coming back, and they bring friends,” Rick says.
Michelle adds, “Or they say, 'That's the best shrimp and grits I've ever had. I've eaten shrimp and grits all over the states, and those are the best.’”
Day in and day out, local chefs and at-home cooks return to Eggshells for a taste of what makes the Little Rock food community special.
“Everybody plays a part in Eggshells,” Michelle says.
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“We do a lot of product research, and everything we have is restaurant quality and something that will last a long time.”
“You get a sense of community when you come here because you don't know who you're going to be sitting next to, but it's a great way to meet people who have similar interests.”