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Friday, August 31, 2007 - 17:45:28
Sweep the floor
We have an entry in our new food picture of the month ($50 prize) contest. Wouldn't you know it was taken about 10 feet below my desk. But Iriana's is tops with me and the sweep the floor pie pictured here is my top choice. From Joel DiPippa:
Iriana's Sweep the Floor Pizza - One of the best Pies in Little Rock can still be found at Iriana's. At a recent lunch, caution was thrown to the wind and a large pie of the flagship Sweep the Floor Pizza was ordered. The Sweep the Floor has the best balance of toppings of any "Supreme"style pizza out there and the crust was that perfect balance of crunchy and chewy. If the picture does not say it all, nothing will.
Remember: I'm on the lookout for good food shots with a little comment. Send them to max@arktimes.com Somebody is grilling this weekend, I'll bet. Show me the food.
Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 20:33:48
Eat 'Arkansas'
I presume, but you never know, that people who read Eat Arkansas read the rest of Arkansas Times in print or in the web.
For those who don't, be sure to check this week's Times for David Koon's fine piece on the exciting new chef at the Capital Hotel (that's Lee Richardson, finishing up some fish in the photo). He plans to take Arkansas food to another level when the fancy restaurants open this fall.
Meanwhile, the subject has me pondering. I had drinks last night with a lively group of Young Republicans, each of whom proudly showed me food photos they'd taken on their cell phones on various trips. I think everyone does this now.
So, impromptu, the beginning of a new prize offering. Once a month, I'll send $50 to the person who sends me the best photo/review of good food. Arkansas food preferred, but food travel shots also welcomed.
Send them to max@arktimes.com
Photos are a must. But commentary, even if brief, is important, too.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 12:28:26
Food tourism
The UA today announces the hiring of an expert in "culinary tourism" to hold an endowed chair in hospitality in the School of Human Environmental Sciences. I kid you not. These titles are real. I'm not complaining. How could you go wrong with a guy whose start in the business was as operator of Casey's Dairy Deli.
But academia-funning aside, I think there's something in this culinary tourism thing. It occurs to me that all my travel is culinary tourism. I go somewhere to eat different food, drink different beer and wine. Ah, Italy, Ah, France. Ah, Argentina.
Ah, Arkansas? I'll take nominations for Arkansas food worthy of a culinary tourist trail. Please, try to think beyond barbecue, worthy though it is.
My own culinary tourism turns me back to the new UA prof, however. I once went to Canada, where he's worked most recently in an academic role. The maple syrup was great. I couldn't recommend much else in the culinary line, except the French-themed food in Montreal and Schwarz's, the corned beef emporium. My enduring memory, not necessarily a pleasant one, is of the French-Canadian national dish, poutine. (pictured at top). The deluxe version features a huge haystack of french fries topped with brown gravy, cheese curds and chopped up hot dogs.
NOTE: I also posted this on the Arkansas Blog.
Fresh Salsa
I had an amazing fresh homemade salsa at a friend's house recently.
After a few weeks of pleading, she has relented and given up the recipe:
Monday, August 27, 2007 - 15:45:42
Healthy Eating
Sorta. Below is the vegetarian delight dinner from Star of India. It comes with rice, vegetable samosas, lentils, vegetable curry, spinach paneer, and rice pudding. $12.95 and I had to get a "to go" box due to the portion size. But all in all, a healthyish and tasty meal.
I love Indian food. We also love cooking it at home so we go to Asian Groceries on Rodney Parham.
Quite the selection of spices, rice, produce, and pretty much anything needed to create your own Indian meal.
And sometimes, when you're really lazy, an Indian frozen side dish can be just the thing. Frozen Vegetable samosas are on sale for $2.99 a dozen. They have to be fried, but I used olive oil and they were awesome.
Who else likes Indian food?
Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 15:33:22
I gots a six-pack
Six pack of beer? I wish.
Six pack of abs? Um, no. There's a reason I'm the "Belly Boy".
Nope, I gots a six pack of the sauce...
Central Arkansas locals will recognize the source.
Oh yeah, I requested...
Ya know, it just makes sense. I typically cook up my que with a dry rub and everybody wants a different type of sauce. Now they can have a selection. Granted, I'm lucky enough to have a spare fridge to store such items.
I'm a number 3 man myself, although I love the occasional shot of volcano. What's your favorite number?
Friday, August 24, 2007 - 15:05:56
What a fine mess this is
Ah, yes, the barbecue nacho. Tex meets Mex and what a couple they are.
David Simmons, the foodie known as hubcapburger, files another great food shot. He writes:
This giant sloppy mess of BBQ comes from the new Big Boar BBQ trailer parked next to the Flying Saucer in the Rivermarket District on Fridays and Saturdays. The portion was massive and a fairly reasonable deal for $6. Can soft drinks are available for $1. Cash only, but not a problem considering that there is an ATM less than 20 feet away. There is no seating available, but it's a very short walk to the pavillions behind the River Market.
Let's do the Time Warp Again....
Pickle Perfection
Only in Arkansas
Hot weather food II
She's got legs
Hot weather food
Why do we eat what we eat?
Cocktail Hour
Pied beauty
Traveling Arkansas
Fish from the Market
Burger Fix
The blogger that ate Chicago
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