Chef Virginia Willis Wants To Change The Way You Think About Southern Food

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:14:00 EST

“Southern food is more than fried chicken and biscuits,” said Virginia Willis, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author and Editor-at-Large for Southern Living magazine and author of the popular column “Cooking with Virginia.” Though many people associate Southern food with deep fried and butter-laden meals, Willis argues that misperception overlooks the rich cultural history and agricultural nature of the cuisine. She sees the regional fare as a wholesome way to use fresh, local ingredients, like peanuts; and she’s helping others rethink Southern food.

Arkansas Peanut Growers Association Donates Peanut Butter to Aid Flood Victims

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:06:00 EST

June 21, 2017 – ATLANTA –In response to the thousands of families affected by the devastating floods in Northeast Arkansas in May, the Arkansas Peanut Growers Association (APGA) and Peanut Proud will deliver 30,000 jars of peanut butter on Wed., June 21, to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, 3414 One Place, Jonesboro, Ark., 72404.

Here's Why Your Beer Deserves Peanuts

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:02:00 EST

The 1980s-television series Cheers™ didn’t just give us Norm as the ideal beer-drinking buddy, it also memorialized peanuts as the iconic, salty bar snack to go along with a pint of beer. But even before the show aired, peanuts already had a seat at the bar. As one beer expert explains, there is a gastronomical reason these two are a perfect pairing.

Charcuterie Made Simple: Three Culturally-Inspired Combos

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:58:00 EST

Whether you’re hosting a casual backyard barbeque or an upscale dessert party, a cheese and charcuterie board is a great addition to the menu. A crowd-pleasing appetizer board doesn’t have to require much prep time, and it will keep guests occupied so you can enjoy hosting.

The Millennial Food Paradox

Wed, 31 May 2017 09:26:00 EST

What is it? And how are restaurants changing to create new experiences?

Peanuts Are The Crop of Now

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:00:00 EST