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Arkansas

The Natural State is home to the Ozark Mountains. Arkansas is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, and Oklahoma and Texas to the west, with Louisiana below and Missouri above it. Arkansas’ central situation has allowed it to absorb many styles of cooking. There is Southwest influence, Cajun and Creole nuances, Midwestern, and full-on Southern inspiration at work here. Because the soil is rocky and unforgiving, farming was a tough go early on. Wild game from the hills and freshwater fish from the rivers sustained early settlers. Today, poultry production is a major industry in Arkansas. Warm corn bread or biscuits, fried pork chops in sausage gravy, fried catfish, or barbecued ribs and baked beans would not be out of place on an Arkansas table. Dessert might include strawberry shortcake. And if you’re interested in dessert for breakfast, try an Arkansas original: chocolate gravy drizzled over hot biscuits! Arkansas has an official cooking vessel: The Dutch oven.

Featured Cook Barbera Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Smackover, Arkansas, USA Living In: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

About me: I am a grandmother of 19 who loves spending time with my babies, although the oldest is now 21 and runs to 6'5", not so little anymore. But to me they will always be my little ones. i love to cook when not working and love to read just about anything. I spend way to much time on the computer, but that's because i suffer from empty nest syndrome. My Profile | Reviews | Photos | Recipes | Menus Favorite Food Lists Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »