Over my many years of research and partaking of the traditional meal with my family both related and chosen, I’ve discovered some dishes that are particularly Arkansawyer in nature. For those of you who’d like to consider adding one or more of them to your holiday havings, here are some recipes for the taking.
Kat Robinson
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The queen of Arkansas Delta tamales has passed on: A tribute to Rhoda Adams
Arkansas food historian Kat Robinson pays tribute to Rhoda Adams, owner of the famed Chicot County institution Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales and Pies. Adams died last week at the age of 85.
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We have lost the Old South
Arkansas food historian and author Kat Robinson reflects on the history of the Old South Restaurant after an overnight fire severely damaged the historic diner.
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Pies, whys and chicken thighs: Kat Robinson’s Eureka Springs Eat Arkansas food diary
Arkansas food historian Kat Robinson wrote about the process and what she ate during 10-16 hour baking days at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. The Writers’ Colony is hosting a pie talk with Robinson Saturday, Feb. 18.
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Fried apple pies, like the ones McDonald’s used to make
In Hope, Arkansas, food historian Kat Robinson discovered a way to once again savor a fried apple pie similar to the bubble-crusted, napalm filled parcels known from her childhood as McDonald’s fried pies.
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Jackson’s Vanilla Wafers discontinued
Jackson Cookie Company originated in North Little Rock in 1933, producing a variety of cookies, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate fudge, Jackson Jumbles and vanilla wafers. Before its plant in the city closed in January 2004, the sweet scents would permeate the downtown area. But those crispy cookies are disappearing from store shelves for good.
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Girls Gone BBQ, for when you want Delta dining in the Ozarks
Finding Delta dining in Northwest Arkansas at the new Fayetteville restaurant Girls Gone BBQ.
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Delta Spa and Resort’s 43 Grill and Bar is good eats in the Delta
There are plenty of great places to eat in the Delta, but only one of them serves up killer duck nachos.
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Dave and Buster’s is finally here; we’ve got the deets on the eats
You’ll need something to keep your strength up for all those games. Here’s our guide to the best eats from Dave and Buster’s.
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An Intimate Look Inside Little Rock’s Enigmatic 1836 Club
There’s been a lot of eyes on the old Packet House recently, especially with the announcement that Little Rock star chef Donnie Ferneau was headed to its kitchen. Here’s a look.