Food + Beverage

Mother Vine Roundup

A Few Favorite Arkansas-Made Products at Mother Vine Market Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography 1. Siloam Syrups: Handcrafted, small-batch, sophisticated syrups to elevate drinks and dishes  2. Fennel & Fire: Complex and thoughtfully crafted tea and spice blends  3. Homestead Pepper Patch: Freeze Dried Fruits to satisfy the sweet tooth in the very best way 4. Maria's Homemade Country Fare: Delicious, freshly-made pasta and pizza sauces 5. Loblolly...

Arts + Culture

Inspired by Everyday Surprises

Artist Donna Twyford's Watercolor Pieces Portray the Beauty in Nature and Happy, Tender Moments Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Connor North Goad Photography After raising children and owning a business for many years, Donna Twyford began painting in 2013. And she’s been painting ever since. Her “Pumpkin Patch,” featured on the cover, was inspired by an autumn visit to Family Farm in Malvern. “There are hundreds of pumpkins in all shapes, colors and varieties you may choose...

Food + Beverage

Bringing the Heat

Little Rock's SuperTasterz Creates Sauces for Every Dish Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Prosecco Pepper with breakfast, Opera Sauce for lunch, Key Lime Margaritas and a WOOO-Cest-Er-Shire dinner. Whatever you’re making, there’s a SuperTasterz sauce to spice it up, with every flavor dreamed up in a Little Rock kitchen. Before turning his side hustle into a full-time gig, Sauce Maker and Chief Flavor Officer Jason Cummings was a food broker, representing...

Food + Beverage

Serving Nostalgia

The Yanosick Family's Orignal ScoopDog is a Central Arkansas Treasure Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography For my four siblings and me, freshly-made frozen custard and steamed hot dogs smell like home. The Original ScoopDog — founded by our parents, Joe and Kim Yanosick — has been serving Central Arkansas nostalgia with a side of family tradition since 1999. “We want people to get gourmet for under $15,” Joe says. “I want every customer to get the freshest...

Food + Beverage

Hello, Gourd-geous

You'll Want to Add These Comforting Dishes to Your Autumn Menu Rotation Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Provided Pumpkin Soup Ingredients 1 small pumpkin 2 acorn squashes 1 Tbsp avocado oil 2 large carrots, peeled & diced 1 large onion, diced 3 tsp Fennel and Fire Winter seasoning 1/2  can of cannellini beans (14 oz) 1 cup apple juice 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth Salt & pepper   Finishing Ingredients Fennel and Fire Pink & Pink Balsamic vinegar...

Local Services

Feeding Little Rock

These Local Organizations Offer Food and Services for Those in Need Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Provided Arkansas Foodbank arkansasfoodbank.org Now in its 40th year, Arkansas Foodbank is the largest hunger relief organization in the state, serving 33 Arkansas counties. Since its founding, the Foodbank has distributed more than half a billion pounds of food. Potluck Food Rescue for Arkansas potluckfoodrescue.org This unique organization rescues excess food from hundreds of...

Health + Wellness

Achieving Healthy Goals

Baptist Health's Weight & Nutrition Center Helps Individuals Make Positive Changes Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided For many, establishing a healthy relationship with food can be a difficult process. Baptist Health's Weight & Nutrition Center is helping individuals achieve their goals — whether they seek to lose a few pounds, manage chronic conditions or simply feel better. We asked Mitchell Kirby, Registered Dietitian specializing in Bariatrics, to tell us more about...

Entertainment

Searching for The Great Pumpkin

Check Out These Local Pumpkin Patches This Season Article by Staff | Photography by Provided Motley’s Pumpkin Patch: Sept. 27-Nov. 2: Pick-your-own pumpkins, cow train ride, hay rides, flower fields, pig races, farm zoo, mega slide, kids’ corn maze and more. motleyspumpkinpatch.com/index.html The Pumpkin Patch at BoBrook Farms: Sept. 27-Oct. 31. Mazes, pig races, hayrides, food trucks, pick-your-own pumpkin, slides, farm animals and more.  bobrookfarms.com/pumpkin-patch.html Schaefers...

Shopping

Welcome to Round Up Vintage

Bethany Morgio's New Shop in The Heights Blends Style & Nostalgia Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography Bethany Morgio has an affinity for beautiful things with a story to tell.  “My dad is an antique dealer and a musician, and my mom is an artist. My whole life I was surrounded by incredible, quality pieces of furniture and décor – even if I didn’t appreciate it as a kid,” she says.  Her lifelong exposure to the classic and creative inspired Bethany to...

Food + Beverage

The Iconic Old Fashioned

This Classic Cocktail Is Always In Style Article by Staff | Photography by Contributed Ingredients:  2 ounces bourbon 1 sugar cube 2 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Luxardo cherry Instructions:  1. Place sugar cube in bottom of a chilled rocks glass. Add bitters and muddle until sugar is dissolved.  2. Add bourbon and ice and stir.  3. Twist orange peel to release oils over glass and then drop it into the cocktail.  4. Add a Luxardo cherry for extra flavor (and a bit of...