Exploring the Ozarks Outdoors: freshare.net

If there is a signature Arkansas food, it may well be fried catfish. And the popular accompaniment to this entrée is green tomato relish.

As colder weather arrives, some gardeners have a number of green tomatoes that won’t…[more]

Not sure what to do with all those tomatoes coming off the vine? Here’s a quick, easy recipe for a delicious cold soup made from home-grown tomatoes, cucumbers and red bell peppers. Add some garlic and chili powder for a…[more]

Dried apples, seasoned or plain. are a great snack by themselves or added to homemade trail mix, cookies, cobblers and pies, says a University of Missouri Extension human development specialist.

“Drying apples is an easy way to use…[more]

Growing herbs in pots or plant beds is a great way to liven up your meals, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomist.

Whether growing herbs inside or outside, place them where they can receive six to eight…[more]

With summer heat comes summer barbecue, and Arkansans should keep food safety tips in mind to ensure a grilling good time, said Dr. Denise Brochetti, assistant professor-nutrition with the U of A Division of Agriculture.

Grilling safety begins…[more]

May is National Hamburger Month and with Memorial Day just around the corner, this is a great time to kick off the summer with a nutritious hamburger. Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension food specialist, said one out of…[more]

Lucky mushroom hunters who have bagged more fungi than they can eat can freeze some for later, said a University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist.

“It’s best to freeze the extras the same day you picked them, not…[more]

The orange and the camouflage clothing have emerged from the closet and this can mean only one thing – hunting season is officially here.

While hunters practice safety precautions out in the field, it is important to also…[more]

MARINATED VENISON BROCHETTES (ALSO KNOWN AS “DEER KABOBS”) Ingredients: 2 pounds of venison loin, rump or flank steak. (will make approximately 12 to 15 brochettes) vinegar and oil based Italian Salad Dressing (i.e. Zesty Italian). 10 oz. jar of either…[more]

Fish is good eating. That is no secret, and most Arkansans enjoy tasty and healthy fish on their dinner tables.

“Fresh” and “fish” just go together. The fresher the fish when you cook it, the better it is…[more]