BENTONVILLE, Ark. - “My favorite nephew might make a little money some day if he ever learns to pay attention to me!” So began Uncle Ray’s most recent phone call. I added my customary fuel to the fire by asking, “So, who did you hoodwink today?”

“I ain’t hoodwinked a soul. I been taking my garden vegetables down to the farmers’ market and folks just grab em’ up…[more]

Farmers’ markets across the state are now accepting debit cards and electronic food stamps making it easier for people to buy local produce, cheeses, homemade breads, pies and a variety of other local Missouri-made products this season.

“Consumers have the opportunity to find many great farmers’ markets offering local products while increasing rural development in many communities across Missouri,” said Don Steen, director of the Missouri Department of…[more]

Choosing and Storing Key to Flavor of Peaches

For best flavor and lasting quality, it’s important to know how to choose and store peaches according to Tammy Roberts, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“When buying or picking fresh peaches,…[more]

(NewsUSA) - While most Americans know that fish is lean and healthy, many fail to eat it twice weekly, as the American Heart Association recommends. And the reason for this is simple -; they dislike “fishy” tasting food.

But fish doesn’t have to taste “fishy.” Science has proven that most fish adopt the flavors present in their own diet, so fish that dine on grains will taste mild…[more]

There’s nothing like a good grilled chicken wing recipe. And there’s nothing like summer grilling time! Time to take the cover off your grill, fire that baby up and start cookin’.

One of my favorite things is grilled chicken wings. Teriyaki wings to be more specific. I love the sticky goodness when they first come off the grill. They are so easy to make and everyone LOVES them…[more]

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been 24 years since President Ronald Reagan designated July as national Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. This year National Ice Cream Day will be celebrated July 20.

Since that time ice cream continues to be one of the nation’s favorite treats and is enjoyed by 90 percent of the population.

Today’s…[more]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Blueberries, grapes and other pigment-rich fruits contain high levels of antioxidant compounds that offer significant defenses against cancer, heart disease and other ailments. But antioxidant levels decline when the foods are processed for juices and other products, or when stored without refrigeration.

Scientists at the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are studying the phytochemical makeup of these…[more]

When it comes to feeding family, I generally keep things mild. Children can be harmed by feeding them foods that they are not accustomed to. When it comes to exploring opportunities for a total burn out of your taste sensations, I invite over friends. Of course, those friends are willing to take a risk, and with some recipes such as this five pepper chicken stew, that risk can blow you…[more]

Arkansans should celebrate summer with exotic fresh fruit, say family and consumer science extension agents with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

“When was the last time you ate a papaya?” asked Carla Haley, Miller County agent, “Why not take a taste of the tropics?”

Papayas, believed to be native to southern Mexico, are most often eaten as part of breakfast or dessert. These versatile…[more]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Without an interpretive footnote or further information on recommended daily value, many consumers do not know how to interpret the meaning of trans-fat content on the Nutrition Facts panel, according to a new study by marketing researchers at the University of Arkansas.

Scot Burton

Betsy Howlett

In fact, without specific prior knowledge about trans fat and its negative health effects, consumers,…[more]