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CONTRIBUTORS
CIMARRON GRUBB
Cimarron Grubb has been the Head Golf Professional at the Maumelle Country Club since 2001.
Raised in Edmond, OK he became interested in golf
at a young age. He was a starter on the high school
varsity team and the Univ. of Central OK varsity
team. He became an assistant at Quail Creek Golf
& CC. Later, he was named the Head Golf Professional at Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake. Cimarron serves as Secretary for the South Central Section PGA, which includes AR, OK & S. KS and is a
Jr. Tour Dir. for the AR Chapter PGA Jr. Tour. He was named to the PGA President’s Council on
Growing the Game. He was awarded the 2004 AR. Chapter PGA Golf Professional and Private
Merchandiser of the Year. He is an avid supporter of junior golf and an effective instructor for all
age groups and skill levels. To reach Cimarron call 501-851-3700.
KRISTY WEINER
Kristy Weiner was raised in Missouri and attended
Arkansas State University. She is the owner of
Kristy’s Design, located in Maumelle and has lived
in the area since 1995. She began her business in
2002 and since then, has been involved in numerous commercial and residential projects around
the state. She was the lead designer in the first
Arkansas Seniors Benefit House and was recently
awarded “People’s Choice” award in the Spirit of
Maumelle Designer Home. Kristy prides herself on
making clients feel comfortable and “at home” with
her work. Her philosophy on designing, “Designs for the way you live,” speaks straight to the heart
of how she uses cutting edge ideas but never waivers from the personality and true feelings of each
individual client. Kristy can be contacted at Kristy’s Design 501-680-0924.
LORRAINE HENSLEY
Lorraine Hensley in currently using her M.A. in the
Behavioral Sciences to “talk to the flowers” in Maumelle where she lives and gardens. As a master gardener and freelance writer, plants keep her coming
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Maumelle Living is two years old and we
are definitely celebrating it. This holiday
issue kicks off the beginning of our third
year. Although two is very young for people,
in magazine years, it’s much longer. Our
opinion is it’s even longer than dog years.
On one hand it seems like only yesterday
we launched our magazine and on the other
hand, we can hardly remember life without
Maumelle Living.
We have been truly blessed by our success
and we’re so grateful for our readers and
advertisers. It’s impossible to express in
words our appreciation. We look forward
to the coming year and have some exciting
articles and profiles to show you in our
upcoming issues.
Although the weather can’t seem to make
up its mind, the holiday season is definitely
upon us. Before the hobgoblins had all of
their Halloween candy eaten, many of our local merchants were busy decorating their stores
in anticipation of attracting holiday shoppers.
In this issue, photographer Jason Burt has pictures of some of the most beautiful and
creatively decorated trees in Arkansas for you to feast your eyes upon. Speaking of feast,
Thanksgiving is a time when most of us have too much to eat. However, Lorraine Hensley
writes about something you probably haven’t thought about, edible flowers. You sure don’t
want to miss reading this.
Our Holiday Gift Guide has four pages of shopping ideas. This will help you select just
the right gifts for those on your Christmas list.
We wish you all a very joyous holiday season and we want to remind you to take time this
season to show those you love how much you care about them, and keep those less fortunate
in your prayers.
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THE ARKANSAS DUCK HUNT – IN PERSPECTIVE
By Chuck Dovish • Photos courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
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ince November kicks off a brand new
duck hunting season, I thought I’d
share some of my most unforgettable
experiences while attempting to duck hunt.
You may have gone duck hunting before,
but when you come to Arkansas – son,
you haven’t even begun to duck hunt until
you’ve hunted for those green heads in the
Natural State.
Now, first off – I wasn’t even sure whether
to write this or not, because I didn’t want
it to be disclosed that I do originally come
from the hinterlands up North. Ohio to be
exact. North of the Mason-Dixon Line,
folks do duck hunt, but their duck hunting is
a totally different ball game than the experience one gets in Razorback country.
The usual duck hunting up north is in
duck blinds – which is also practiced here
in Arkansas as well. Duck blind hunting
may be kosher with some folks, but if you’re
going with a bunch of guys, it reminds me
too much of being packed into a huge sardine
container. I mean, when you’re elbow-toelbow – how in the heck are you supposed to
shoot and have a good time hunting when the
shotgun next to you has just gone off within
inches from your ear, and if you’re lucky—
the ejecting shell may miss knocking you
upside the head. No, I’m sorry folks – but
that’s NOT duck hunting in my book.
So – just what exactly is Arkansas duck
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hunting? Well, in my opinion – and I know
that doesn’t exactly mean much—but, the
true Arkansas duck hunt is in flooded timber,
in which you find your own spot next to a
tree in the “honey hole” clearing where the
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not that long ago, old timers will tell you
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a typical hunt, and the skies would be black
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is a thrill in itself. But, anyway, hunting for
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before your outing into the duck woods.
Now, the other trick is –deciding on just
how much clothes to put on before venturing
out. If you put on too many, you’ll be like a
sweat hog trying to wade through the muck
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Now, comes the fun part – venturing into
the flooded timber in the pitch-black of
the night. With spot light in hand, you try
to maneuver your boat –dodging the trees,
trying to stay on course. It’s an absolute
wonder why more duck boats haven’t been
found wrapped around trees. The other
trick—once you do get to your hunting spot,
is trying to get out of the boat with your
waders, gun and sack full of decoys without
falling into the water.
Since you usually have to leave your boat
quite a ways from the actual hunting area—
because you can only go so far before the
timber becomes too thick-- that means the
rest of the way is on foot, through sometimes
waist-deep water, while trying to carry your
gun and the sack of decoys. Are we having
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fun yet? Remember now – all of this is
before daylight, so you’re trying to hold on
to a flashlight as well. The other obstacle
is all the timber, debris and surprise holes
underneath the water which can cause you to
take a swim in the frigid water – believe me,
it’s happened on a number of occasions with
many a hunter. You begin to ask yourself
– this is why I got up at 3 am?
But, once you are finally in place that
entire ordeal of getting there, is all soon
forgotten and the focus is on blasting away
at the green heads – that primo duck, the
Mallard. I for one, while loading shells in
the shotgun, my thoughts are on duck gumbo,
duck soup, roasted duck, duck jambalaya,
glazed duck, smoked duck, duck casserole,
fried duck nuggets, duck a la king, sweet and
sour duck, and my all time favorite –duckon-a-stick. Yes, there’s more than one way
to skin a duck.
I must confess, though I have yet to
sound like a duck. Of all my years of trying
and blowing on every kind of duck call
imaginable, I have yet to duplicate the quack of a duck quack. I’m
beginning to think, some humans just aren’t made to do that. I’ve
been told by many a hunter that it’s all in the diaphragm – well,
maybe a duck’s diaphragm – it’s sure as heck not in mine. In fact,
some of the instructions that come with a few of those duck calls is
quite interesting, to say the least. Here’s one of my all time favorites
–“Take in a deep breath without letting it out…blow hard, but keep
your larynx closed. By trying to force the air out but not physically
letting it out, you’ll feel a burning sensation in your throat. Once
you feel this sensation, you can meter the air into the call by using
your larynx to let the air into the call.” --Say what?! After all that,
gargling with salt water for about a week might get rid of the burning
sensation in your throat. So, needless to say – since Robo-Duck has
been outlawed in Arkansas, my duck kills (I hate using the word
harvest—you harvest crops) have been down considerably.
Still, there’s nothing more enjoyable and addicting, than venturing
out on the Grand Prairie in east Arkansas and experiencing what
the Duck Capital of the World has to offer. Whether you get any
ducks or not –like fishing—it doesn’t matter – it’s just being out and
enjoying what this fantastic state has to offer – it is what life is all
about in the Natural State.
Besides, if all else fails, I can always pop in a Knight & Hale
duck hunting video and get my thrills in that fashion. Hail calls and
feeding calls already taken care of – thank you.
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SHORTGAME
Mastering the Chip Shot
By Cimarron Grubb
e all miss greens during our
round and when we do, we must
have the skill and confidence to
get the ball up and down to save par.
There are three general rules that I like to
follow when it comes to the short game:
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• Putt whenever possible
• Chip when you can’t putt
• Pitch only when you have no choice
It is safe to say that at least 95% of short
game shots (from within 20 yards of the edge
of the green) are played with a chip and run
technique, and the other 5% is made up of putts
from off the green, pitches, and bunker shots.
Getting the ball on the ground and rolling as
soon as possible greatly increases the chances
of the ball’s behavior being predictable. That is
why it is always a favorable decision to putt the
golf ball. But there are times when the terrain
will not allow for an effective putt…this is
where the chip shot comes in to play.
The “chip and run” should be the workhorse
of your short game. It is the most reliable shot
around the green when you can’t putt. The
chip shot is a stroke that is very similar to a
putting stroke, but is made with a lofted club.
Just like the putting stroke, the chip stroke has
no “hinging” or “cocking” of the wrists.
All good chippers of the ball have many
characteristics in common:
1. They utilize many clubs in their bag
allowing the different lofts to assist them on
different length shots – just as you would do
for your fairway shots.
2. Their weight favors the target side
foot. Your weight distribution should be
approximately 60% on the target side foot and
40% on the opposite foot. This allows for a
steeper angle of attack into the golf ball and
helps eliminate the “fat” shot.
3. The golf ball is positioned directly off the
center of the sternum allowing the club to make
contact at the lowest point in the swing. This
ensures a descending blow and proper contact
with the turf.
4. As previously mentioned, the golf ball
is to be struck with a “descending blow”
– never try to help the golf ball into the
air. In many cases when the average golfer
gets around the green, they will try to help
the ball into the air by breaking the wrists.
This can result in a “fat” shot or one that
goes skipping across the green. Remember
that the chip stroke has no “hinging” or
“cocking” of the wrists. The hands are to
remain passive during the stroke and are to
lead the club head into the golf ball.
5. The clubface should remain square during
the stroke, and at the finish the target arm and
shaft should remain in one line.
Remember that the chip shot has less airtime
and more ground time. It is very important to
get the ball on the ground. rolling towards your
target like a putt as soon as possible.
The short game shots amount to more
than 70% of your shots during a round. The
better your chipping gets, then the better your
longer pitch shots and bunker shots will get.
The better those shots get, the better your ball
striking will get. By implementing the above
mentioned drills and habits, you will learn to
get control of the short shots and you will soon
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Collective Case brand leather pouch
with wrist strap.
Available at Yakety Yak in Maumelle
Color-full lip treats in a convenient
carry case. Available at
Merle Norman in Maumelle
Personalized sports pillows.
Available at Fitz’s Fine Dry Cleaning
& Stitch N Time located in Maumelle
& Conway
Set of 3 candle holders
Available at Maumelle Interiors
in Maumelle
“Arts & Letters” Hand cast and
finished. Oxidized bronze-finish, metal
letter sculpture on wooden base .
Available at POSH in Little Rock
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18k White Gold 5ctw Diamond
Bracelet made up of milgrained
circle/baguette bar with
alternating links.
Available at J Olivers Fine Jewelry
in Little Rock
Fur Coat with leather belt by Karlie.
Available at Blue Jean Baby Boutique
in Cabot
Hand Made Burlap Religious
Wall Sculptures.
Available at
AAA Home Center in Little Rock
Assorted wines and liquors in holiday
gift packaging. Available at
Colonial Wine & Spirits in Little Rock
Hallmark Very Merry Trio
$14.95 with each 3 card purchase.
Available at June’s Hallmark
in Maumelle
14k Yellow Bee Pin with ruby eyes.
Available at J Olivers Fine Jewelry
in Little Rock
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Motorcycle helmet with visor,
tinted face shields.
Available at Kawasaki Sports Center
in Little Rock
7 Inch TFT flipdown
swivel video monitor.
Available at Blue Diamond Custom
Sound Design in Maumelle
The Circle of Diamonds pendant with
1/4 ctw diamonds.
Available at Danwerke Jewelers
in Little Rock
Triton Team logo shirt .
Available at H&W Marine
in Little Rock
Together with Friedrich Stahl Designs
Edward Mirell creates a wide variety of
men’s stainless steel jewelry.
Available at Wirt’s Jewelers
in North Little Rock
Vicente Agor, 18kt yellow gold with
Lava Rock Accents.
Available at Fletcher Smith’s Jewelers
in Conway
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Local singer / songwriter Jim Wallis music cd’s available at June’s
Hallmark and The Mail Room, Inc.
in Maumelle
Unique gold tone 20” necklace and
matching earrings
Available at As Good As New
in Maumelle
Razorback Lamp &
Children’s Razorback Rocker
Available at Furniture Mall in
North Little Rock
Childs Tricycle.
Available at
Charlie Children’s Boutiqe
in Little Rock
14k White Gold Brooch with center cluster of
pink spinal and blue topaz. The 8mm round
spinal is 1.56ct surrounded by 8 round topaz
weighing1.78ctw.
Available at J Olivers Fine Jewelry in Little Rock
Journey Diamond Earrings
in 1/4 ctw, 1/2 ctw or 1 ctw.
Available at Danwerke Jewelers
in Little Rock
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AAA Home Center
By Mark Carter • Photos by Jason Burt Photography
Independent, locally owned home centers are not a myth. They still exist.
And one of them is still around in Little Rock.
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AAA Home Center, 9701 Interstate 30, is
just such a throwback to the days when service
went beyond helping direct a customer to the
DVD aisle. Owners Sandra and Steve Combs
pride themselves on the personalized sales and
service offered at AAA and their remodeled
55,000 square-foot showroom as well.
Known for more than 20 years as one of
Little Rock’s leading appliance dealers, AAA
has grown into one of the area’s premier
appliance/furniture/bedding outlets.
The last independent, locally owned retail
furniture and appliance dealers in central
Arkansas, AAA boasts Arkansas’ largest
showroom of appliances. “We live here, our
employees live here and do all the deliveries
and all the service on units we sell,” Steve
Combs said. “Think of the choices people
used to have that they don’t have anymore.
All the local stores are gone now.” Which
is part of what sets AAA apart. Anyone can
walk into one of the national mega chain
stores and order a certain unit. But as Combs
is quick to point out, if a customer walks into
his store and finds what he wants – be it a bed,
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a refrigerator, a recliner – a AAA employee
(maybe even Steve himself) will help him
load it into his car or truck on the spot, or
have it loaded into one of AAA’s delivery
trucks. “I’ve had customers tell me that they
knew if they could find it here, they could
take it home right then,” Combs said. “That
really sets us apart from everyone else. Being
independent, we have the ability to do that.”
While AAA generally delivers within a 25mile radius of Little Rock, Combs stressed,
“We’ll deliver as far as we need to.”
The Combs bought AAA in 1986 after
owning and operating a Maytag dealership in
Wichita, Kansas. They took over a three-store
operation and soon opened a fourth location.
By 1990, the Combs had consolidated
their stores into a larger location on Hilaro
Springs Road. The move three years ago to
the old Walloch’s building on I-30 enabled
the Combs to grow even more, becoming the
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we moved here from Hilaro Springs, we
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Steve Combs said. “That’s when we brought
in furniture and added more bedding.”
The main level of the store features AAA’s
wide array of furniture and appliances, which
includes everything needed to furnish a
home from leading brands such as Standard,
Lane, Coaster, Powell and Best Chair. AAA
maintains its status as one of the state’s
leading appliance dealers, offering everything
from dishwashers to household and kitchen
appliances, ranges and ovens, refrigerators
and freezers and washers and dryers, and
featuring brands such as Maytag, Whirlpool,
Amana, GE, Frigidaire, Hotpoint, Jenn-Air,
Kitchen Aid, Roper, and Fisher and Paykel.
And as always, AAA services everything it
sells. Upstairs, the second floor features the
best in bedding options with leading brands
such as Simmons, Serta and Tempur Pedic.
From their location in the heart of southwest
Little Rock, AAA can easily accommodate a
large customer base in Saline County, west
Little Rock, and a growing base up I-430
into Maumelle and North Little Rock.
In-store financing is available, and AAA
accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
For more information, contact the store
at 568-0100 or visit their web site, www.
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dealers in the process.
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Dr. Rex Luttrell
By Mark Carter • Photos by Jason Burt Photography
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For a long time, living with obesity or varicose
veins was something simply to be endured. A lot
in life to deal with as best one could.
Dr. Rex Luttrell of Luttrell Surgical
Associates in Little Rock wants those
suffering from either condition to know that
immediate relief is not as far removed as
some may think, and doesn’t require drastic
means to treat.
Luttrell offers the lap-band procedure
for obesity and the closure procedure for
varicose veins – both outpatient procedures
performed in his Kanis Road office.
0Luttrell sees the effects of these conditions
on his patients every day. He knows how
hard it can be to live with the discomfort
and pain of varicose veins, and understands
the long-term health problems caused by
obesity. “What we’re trying to do is give
folks a second chance in life,” Luttrell said.
“We want to improve their health and try and
give them a new lease on life. We want them
to achieve their goals in life.”
Varicose veins
Varicose veins, a result of venous reflux
disease, doesn’t entail the serious long-term
health risks associated with obesity. But as
any sufferer can attest, they can be downright
painful.
Approximately 25 million Americans suffer
from varicose veins. Factors that can contribute
to venous reflux disease include age, gender,
family history, multiple pregnancies, obesity
and a standing profession.
Venous reflux disease develops when the
valves that keep blood flowing from the legs
back to the heart become damaged or diseased.
These valves in the leg veins normally open
and close to help the flow of blood. When
afflicted with venous reflux disease, they won’t
close properly, leading to varicose veins which
can create pain, swollen limbs, leg heaviness
and fatigue, as well as changes and even ulcers
in the skin. Symptoms will increase over time
if left untreated.
The closure procedure offered by Luttrell
is performed on an outpatient basis, and is an
alternative to the more invasive and painful vein
stripping surgery. Closure patients are generally
in and out of the office in an afternoon.
An ultrasound is performed to locate the
venous reflux disease, and a small catheter
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skin into the diseased vein. The catheter then
delivers radio-frequency energy to the vein
wall. As the energy is delivered and catheter
removed, the vein wall is heated, causing it to
shrink and the vein to close. Once the diseased
vein is closed, blood is rerouted to other veins.
Patients report little or no pain during
the procedure, and the cosmetic results are
good, with little if any scarring, bruising or
swelling. Many closure-procedure patients
experience an immediate relief of symptoms.
The full range of benefits may take one to
two weeks. After the procedure, a simple
bandage is placed over the insertion site, and
normal activities typically can be resumed
within a day.
In fact, Luttrell said he encourages his
patients to head to the mall following the
procedure to get in some walking. The
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Obesity
The lap-band procedure is still relatively
new and considered cosmetic by many
insurance companies. But Luttrell thinks
that as more people undergo the procedure
– less invasive than gastric bypass surgery - and the long-term benefits are realized, that
outlook will change.
“As folks become educated about it,
they’re starting to flock to this procedure,”
Luttrell said.
Obesity is considered a life-threatening
disease, affecting roughly a quarter of all
Americans. In addition, another 97 million
Americans are considered overweight or at
risk of becoming obese. Obesity contributes
to approximately 300,000 deaths a year in
this country, and is considered the secondleading preventable cause of death behind
smoking. Obesity is a major risk factor for
serious medical conditions such as type 2
diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke,
sleep apnea, respiratory problems, cancer,
osteoarthritis and joint problems.
Lap-band offers an alternative to gastric
bypass that is less invasive and entails the
fewest risks of any treatment option. The
lap-band procedure restricts the amount of
food the stomach can hold by placing an
inflatable silicone band around the upper part
of the stomach. This creates a new, smaller
upper stomach pouch that limits the amount
of food that can be consumed at one time.
The narrowed stomach outlet created by the
procedure increases the time it takes for the
stomach to empty. Simply, it makes you fuller
faster. It reduces your appetite. The reduction
in food intake results in weight loss.
Weight loss associated with lap-band is
not as dramatic initially, but the long-term
benefits are less risky and more amenable
to post-procedure lifestyle changes. The
procedure entails the lowest mortality rate,
no stomach stapling or intestinal rerouting,
the lowest operative complication rate, and
the lowest malnutrition risk.
In addition, the procedure provides an
access port connected to the upper-stomach
band that allows the treating doctor to adjust
the band, if necessary. And the band can be
removed, if so desired, or recommended by
the treating doctor.
“This is a process people have to come
to in their own mind, whether they’re ready
or not,” Luttrell said of treating obesity.
“Sometimes they’ve tried diet and exercise,
but some of these problems associated with
obesity have taken hold in their lives.”
Luttrell consults with each patient
individually to determine if lap-band is the
right treatment.
“We spend a lot of time on education
with our patients, both before and after the
procedure,” he said. “We conduct weekly
seminars on lap-band, open to the pubic, and
if someone wants to go further from there,
they can come in and see us. “We have
an open-door policy here,” he continued.
“We’re here to help.”
For more information on the closure
procedure for varicose veins and the lap-band
procedure for obesity offered by Luttrell,
contact Luttrell Surgical at 978-4343, or visit
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O’ Christmas Tree,
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It’s that time again…time to start decorating for the
holiday season! Whether you love a traditional tree adorned
with cherished ornaments you’ve collected over the years;
an elegantly designed masterpiece that takes your breath
away; or a bright, bold explosion of trendy colors…this
season, you can make all your wishes come true.
There has never been such an unlimited array of
Christmas tree accessories, and you are only limited by
your imagination. You can create something that reflects
your own personal taste or create a theme that blends with
the current décor of your home. The color palette is endless
and ornaments can be found in every shape and size. And
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when it comes to tree toppers, the sky is the limit. Shop
around and see what’s out there, you’ll be amazed at the
selection!
As for the tree itself, you might even consider a nontraditional approach using an “upside-down” Christmas tree,
it’s sure to have everyone asking, “How did you do that?”
So before you start hauling boxes from your attic and
storage closet, take a look at what a few of our local
designers have created! Their designs are sure to illuminate
and inspire you. Whether you are starting from scratch or
trying to blend your existing ornament collection, inspiration
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Traditional colors and icons of the season blend with modern touches in tree designs from Junes’s Hallmark in Maumelle.
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MAUMELLE
Expo
By Terry Carpenter
Photo by Gregory Photography
In April of 2003, a new Maumelle Chamber
president stood in front of the membership
and outlined her goals for her term of office.
Maumelle Living talked to this former
Chamber president about her remembrances
of those days of planning what was to be
the first of a much anticipated yearly event
in Maumelle. Connie Beckham, Chamber
president for 2003-2004, remembers taking
to heart the question that she had heard from
several Chamber members: What is the
Chamber doing to help me in my business?
“I felt that was a really legitimate question,”
said Connie. “But what could our small
Chamber, with fewer than 165 members, do
to help enhance and grow the businesses in
the Maumelle area?” For someone who’s
background in sales required participation
in dozens of business expositions, Connie
thought that perhaps an event that would
professionally exhibit member businesses
presented a reasonable possibility. And,”
said Connie, “we started planning for the 1st
Annual Maumelle Expo.”
But to say that this idea met with a less
than enthusiastic response would surely be
an understatement. “No one else in the
Chamber had any experience with this type of
event,” remembers Connie. A few had helped
organize a couple of table top exhibitions
which the Chamber had sponsored, but the
response from the community was not quite
as positive as they had hoped, so that event
was discontinued.”
Connie also solicited advice from Tim
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Pam Rantisi (left) and
Connie Beckham
Glasscock of Sunbelt Convention Services.
“He told me that average booth sales for
events of this kind were generally less than
20% of the membership. That meant that we
could only expect to sell around 30 booths.”
Other nearby Chambers were contacted
and it seemed from the information they
provided that their member booth purchases
were only in the neighborhood of 14% - also
not very encouraging news. “We knew it
was high,” said Connie, “but we set a goal
to sell 40 booths. This would at least allow
us to break even. It seemed as though if we
were going to do this it would be a bit of an
uphill battle.”
Connie assembled an Expo committee to
help her with this challenge. Connie also
asked for the support of Pam Rantisi the
executive director for the Chamber. Pam
recalls her conversation with Connie. “I
was really new at this job and only worked
4 hours a day. But she asked me to promise
her that if we decided to go ahead with this
project I’d stick with her. I had absolutely no
idea what it would entail, but I vowed that
she had my support.” And soon, Al Canelli,
who had the kind of experience needed for
marketing this kind of event, joined as well.
“Right from the start,” said Connie, “Al
had some fantastic ideas for promoting the
Expo.”
Connie, Pam and Al were gratified by the
response of Mayor Burch Johnson and the
City of Maumelle. The City immediately
and graciously offered the use of the Jess
Odom Community Center gymnasium and
the City of Maumelle became one of the
major sponsors of the Expo. “Without the
use of that venue, we could not have hoped
to pull off an event of this size. The plan
would have died right there,” said Pam.
Connie and the other members of the Expo
committee started contacting each member,
telling them about the Expo and asking them
to participate. “At first,” said Pam, “I was
so uncertain of the outcome that I held all
of the checks that were coming in with the
registrations. I didn’t want to have to make
any refunds!”
“In spite of our doubts and fears, the
response to the event was astounding,” said
Connie. The Community Center was set up
for 55 booths and all but two were reserved
on the morning of the Expo. One more was
sold on the morning of the event. “And the
response from the public was tremendous.
We were so thrilled about the number
of people that attended. We believe that
between 600 and 700 folks visited the Expo
that day.”
Subsequent Expos have proved to be even
more successful, with more exhibitors and
more visitors. On October 12, 2006 the
4th Annual Maumelle Expo was held with
a record 78 booths. “The response from
the public was enthusiastic, as well,” says
Connie. “There was a steady stream of traffic
all day. We think that probably around 900
visitors came through. It just keeps getting
better every year!”
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By Mark Carter • Photo courtesy of CARTI
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A few decorated Christmas trees in
CARTI’s front lobby back in 1976 began
what would become one of central Arkansas’
premier holiday traditions – Festival of
Trees.
Thirty years later, CARTI is celebrating
30 years of service to cancer patients in
Arkansas and beyond, and the CARTI
Auxiliary Festival of Trees is central
Arkansas’
premier
holiday
event,
encompassing three days and showcasing
more than 40 designer trees, special events,
live entertainment and more. In recognition
of 30 years of raising funds to directly
benefit CARTI patients, this year’s Festival
theme is “Take a Bough.”
And this year, Festival includes a little
Maumelle flavor. Maumelle’s Rob Bell and
his partners in the Little Rock advertising
agency, Eric Rob & Isaac (ERI), donated
their time to help promote one of Festival’s
fastest growing events, Festival After Dark.
Festival of Trees runs Thursday through
Saturday, Nov. 16-18, at the Clear Channel
Metroplex Event Center, Col. Glenn and
I-430. Parking is spacious and free, and
tickets for most events are available at the
door. Sponsorships still are available as
well for Tux ‘N Trees, Festival’s signature,
black-tie event held on Saturday night.
A table sponsorship for $1,000 includes
a reserved table for 10, and a $500 patron
sponsorship includes reserved seating for
six. In addition to a sit-down, formal dinner,
guests can enjoy silent and live auctions,
the live music of SoulSation, and one last
chance to bid on the trees.
Other Festival events include the Festival
Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday,
the Sugar Plum Ball on Thursday night for
“little girls and their Prince Charmings,”
Friday night’s Festival After Dark, an
increasingly popular event, and Saturday
morning’s Breakfast with Santa. In addition,
guests can “Stroll Through the Forest”
each day for a chance to view and bid on
the spectacular gallery of trees that fill the
event center, and visit the Deck the Halls
Gift Shop.
Perhaps the fastest growing event at
Festival is Festival After Dark. Bell’s work
with partners Eric Lancaster and Isaac
Alexander included the creation of a new
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logo for the event. The new logo plays on
Festival After Dark’s status as a youngprofessional, more casual alternative to Tux
‘N Trees, and includes the tagline, “Lights
Out. Party On.”
Bell became involved with Festival
through his work with Festival After Dark
event co-chair, Brooke Vines. He agreed
to serve on the event’s communications
committee, and soon realized his best
contribution would be to develop a creative
campaign for this year’s event.
CARTI’s reputation for treating cancer
patients and Bell’s own experience with
cancer – his aunt is a cancer survivor and
his grandmother just lost her battle to
esophageal cancer – made this volunteer
work more like a labor of love.
“CARTI is a wonderful cause that we all
believe in,” Bell said. “Even if it’s in a really
small way, we’re just happy to do what we
can to help CARTI fight cancer.”
In addition to their work with CARTI, Bell
and his partners donate their time to another
non-profit, Methodist Family Health, which
includes the Methodist Behavioral Hospital
in Maumelle.
“We’ve all been involved with various
non-profit clients and organizations
throughout the years,” Bell said.
Those years included work by all three at
various agencies in Little Rock before they
decided to open their own firm together.
“We’d all shared similar goals to open our
own shop one day,” said Bell, who actually
grew up with Alexander in Searcy. “It took
us literally months to think of a name.
Either they were too hip, which we knew
would become passé as soon as we put it on
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half of being exclusive with them, we’ve
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All money raised directly benefits CARTI
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Festival offers something for everyone –
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Happiest of Holidays
By Kristy Weiner
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Why is it that people, myself included,
sometimes seem to be more stressed out during
the holiday season than any other time of the
year? I know that I have been guilty of giving
my mother a blank stare when she asks for my
Christmas list in October. My mind has a very
hard time going to that place in the months before.
It should not be this way. This is supposed to be
the happiest time of the year; the children are on
their best behavior, strangers in the store wish you
happy holidays and there is generally supposed to
be “good will toward men” but sometimes your
already hectic life becomes even more hectic.
Take a few minutes and sit down, prop your feet
up and read some of the questions that I have
been asked recently by the stressed out, tired, not
so “good tidings” individuals like yourself and
maybe there will be enough sound-worthy advice
to help you and your family have sweet memories
of this cherished time.
Q. Help! We just found out at the last minute
that we have to host the company Christmas party.
We don’t have much time and don’t have a large
budget. Any suggestions for a quick, inexpensive
way to decorate? Did I mention I don’t have
much time?!
A. Oh goodness. Sounds like a situation I
am very familiar with. This happened to me
not so long ago. The first thing that comes to
my mind when throwing any type of party is
lighting. Turn off all of your overhead lights
(unless they are on dimmers in which case,
turn them down very low) and bring out all of
your candles. If you don’t have any candles,
go to the nearest “budget minded” store and
buy all of the unscented ones you can find.
Any shape will do. I recommend unscented
because some people might have an allergy to
the scented variety. Also you wouldn’t want
the scent of the candle to dominate the smell of
the food. Candles create instant ambience and
warmth. Put them anywhere and everywhere
and you will instantly be off to a great start.
Battery operated clear lights put into any
crystal or glass container also make a beautiful
statement. Another great tip that is very easy is
to take your Christmas ribbon and use them as
tie-backs on all of your draperies. You could
even wrap some of your pictures in pretty
paper and tie ribbons around them. And if all
else fails, ask a professional to come in for a
few hours and use everything you have to make
your house sparkle. You could go out and run
errands while Santa’s little helpers are in your
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Q. I would like have a different centerpiece
this year on my tables. I have small children
and would love to gear my decor more towards
them. What could you recommend?
A. Children make the holidays so special.
Get them involved as much as possible and it
creates memories for years to come for both
of you. I recently had to work on a children’s
theme for tabletops and it was so much fun! The
main design element was every child’s dream:
candy. I was able to find some inexpensive
fabric and sewed candy using clear thread all
around the edges creating a border. I put that on
a table and used it as a tablecloth. Then I found
some beautiful glass containers and filled them
with candy. For Christmas decoration you
can use any combination of red and greens.
Pretty parfait glasses were used and filled with
licorice sticks and lollipops. Hot gluing candy
onto cone shaped styrofoam created different
height levels for the centerpiece. You could also
create cookie wreaths by gluing homemade or
store bought cookies on an existing wreath.
Q. Is there anything that we shouldn’t do?
Any rules that I have to worry about breaking?
A. You know, I get asked this question
on almost every appointment I go on. For some
reason, it has been embedded into peoples’ head
that there are certain rules that they need to follow
when decorating their own home, regardless of
whether or not it is for the holidays. I guess if
there is anything that I strongly recommend it
is that you are happy with the end result. If you
have certain ideas in your mind that you want
implemented into your home then by all means,
please do it. A great designer or decorator is not
going to let you make costly mistakes but they
also should listen to what you say and not try to
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Mr. Pancho
By Kareem Abdullah
Photo by Photos by Anette
Photo by Jason Burt Photography
Very rarely does the authentic Mexican
in a number of ways. For starters, he provides
are only a tease in comparison to what the
food lover actually get to experience the
great dining in an atmosphere embellished
eyes will see and the mouth will taste. After
quality of food he desires. The local residents
in Latin culture. And, of course, he and his
being seated by one of the friendly staff,
of Maumelle will testify repeatedly to the
team take care of you and serve the most
menus and drinks are offered and fresh salsa
well seasoned and well respected dream casa
amazing meals that you will want more of.
is served on the house!
of Latin dishes...Mr. Pancho’s and Senior
The up and coming growth of Maumelle is
All of your traditional Mexican favorites
Tequila’s. The restaurants are located in
precisely on time, allowing new residents of
are whipped up from scratch and served
a variety of spots, and have recently taken
the city, as well as visitors, to congregate at
sizzling hot. Real tacos, both hard and soft
off in Maumelle. Each restaurant reflects
Sergio’s successful dining spot.
shell, are filled with your favorite fixings,
everything that is expected and then some.
The flavor of Mr. Pancho’s can be
seasoned beef, fresh chopped veggies and
These two delightful establishments are
witnessed immediately after entering its
lots of cheese. And they are not complete
owned and operated by Sergio Atiland, who
doors - the air is filled with spicy aromas and
without their fabulous, fresh salsa, rice
obviously knows how to draw a crowd and
the unmistakable smell of fresh, handmade
and refried beans. A meal hefty enough
maintain a fast growing business. He does it
tortillas. Of course, these delightful aromas
to satisfy the strongest appetites. Plus, the
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Photo by Jason Burt Photography
reasonable price of this meal and endless
others, makes it that much more appetizing.
Tostadas, enchiladas, burritos, beef and
chicken nachos, quesadillas, and the choices
continue!
A general favorite at these establishments
would definitely be the chicken and steak
fajitas. It is composed of tender strips of
your choice of meat laid atop a flour or corn
tortilla and smothered with sautéed red and
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Parents fear not! These two restaurants
have a selection that the little ones will go
wild for. The kids’ plates include meals such
as tacos with rice and beans, a beef and cheese
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thrilled by the inviting feel of these unique
eateries. The medley of bright colors
reflect the festive culture and make you
feel welcome. Regular customers continue
to be regulars, and new customers become
regulars. At least Martin Smith and his
wife plan to be frequents. “This is our first
time eating here. We have passed by it
several times, but never had the opportunity
to stop by. Glad we were able to make it out
here tonight! I will make sure I get that queso
again real soon!” His wife, Tina, agrees, “I
come to Maumelle pretty often to visit my
family. Now we have another reason!”
With a combination of an exciting, yet
pleasant vibe, gathering at Mr. Pancho’s or
Senior Tequila’s seems to be the perfect
destination for excellent food and a great
time! Lou Pearson, a regular customer,
praises the restaurants as having the best
Mexican dishes in the state. “I am here at
least once a week (Mr. Pancho’s)” she said
proudly, “I have never had steak fajitas like
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WINEing At The Dinner Table
Choosing the right wine with which to dine.
By Clark Trim
Choosing the right wine for your holiday
celebration is not always an easy task,
but for the success of your meal, is it an
important one? You bet it is!
0The rules used to be simple; red wine
with red meats such as roasts, and white
wines with light meats such as chicken and
turkey. That’s a rule I’ve used for years.
The trouble with it is, it doesn’t take into
consideration the full range of flavors that
make up today’s holiday meal. Nor does it
take into consideration the ever growing list
of wonderful wines now available to pair
with the rich, diverse flavors that make up
the meal.
0I know what you’re thinking. There are
hundreds of things to do when getting ready
to cook and entertain for family and friends.
Stress levels are high and frankly, there’s
just not enough time in the day to do all the
necessary things and worry about pairing wine
with your menu. I’ll just pick up whatever is
on special and it will have to do.
0It probably will do, but consider this.
You have bought the very best ingredients
and spent lots of hours preparing them to
taste exactly right. The last thing you want
to do is serve a wine that overshadows your
culinary creation. The job of the wine is
to compliment, like a condiment. When
you have made a successful pairing, the
wine will be as good with your dish as,
for example, catsup on French Fries. The
whole process is not that difficult. Here are
just a few tips to remember.
0Pick light bodied wines to go with
delicate dishes and heavy bodied ones to go
with heavy foods.
0Balance acidity. If you serve a tart,
spicy dish serve it with a fruity, sweet wine
to balance the flavors.
0Pick wines that share characteristics
with the dish. For example, if serving a
light, white fish with lemon butter sauce,
choose a Sauvignon Blanc that shares the
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citrus acidity. Or if serving a roast with
mushroom sauce, choose a Pinot Noir with
earthy, mushroom characters.
When serving more than one wine, serve
white before red and lighter bodied ones
before heavy bodied ones. Dry wine should
be served before sweet and similarly, wines
low in alcohol content should be served
before those high in alcohol content.
Pair by geographic location. Regional
foods and wines have a natural relationship
developed over time.
And finally, don’t be afraid to ask for
help. There should be someone in all
wine shops who is experienced enough to
listen to what you are serving and suggest
appropriate wines.
Here is a list of some very nice value
wines perfect for holiday entertaining.
Rosemount 2005 Traminer/Riesling –
This lively and spicy wine has tropical fruit
aromas and flavors and pairs nicely with
fruit salads, light meats such as chicken,
turkey, and simple fish dishes. Around
$8.99
Pierre Boniface 2005 Apremont – Light in
body and alcohol, it’s alive and kicking on
the palate, and has a crisp finish. It is perfect
to accompany sage spiced stuffing and Cajun
whole-fried turkey. Around $15.00
Pierre Boniface 2004 Rousete De Savoie
- This luscious Alpine white offers rich
aromas of pear, peach, and honeydew. It
pairs nicely with ham, turkey, and other
lighter meat dishes. Around $16.00
Hunold 2004 Pinot Gris Alsace – Fragrant,
light, and good balance of acidity, this tasty
wine is great with sweet or spiced dishes.
Around $19
Hunold 2004 Gewurztraminer Alsace
– One of my favorite wines for serving with
Turkey and Southern Cornbread dressing, it
is spicy with a good mouth-feel, filled with
loads of tropical flavors. Also nice with
dessert. Around $19.00
Cuvee Anne-Laure 2004 Gewurztraminer
Alsace – Rich and powerful with spicy
aromas, it’s great to serve with light meat
dishes accompanied by a rich sauce, or with
smoked or grilled salmon. Also nice with
dessert. Around $18.00
Bell 2004 Syrah – Spicy with peppery
fruit aromas and flavors, this one is a meat
lovers wine. It’s great with roasts of beef or
lamb. Around $25.00
Louis Jadot 2005 Beaujolais-Villages
– This simple, yet nice red has exceptional
charm and is full of floral and fruit flavors.
It’s versatile enough to serve with roast
turkey or can stand up to simple red meat
dishes. Around $12.00
Kendall-Jackson 2005 Vintners Reserve
Pinot Noir – Lots of flavors of black cherry
fruit and velvety tannin. Serve this one with
roast turkey, ham, beef or lamb. It’s a very
food friendly and versatile wine. Around
$21.00
Meridian Central Coast Pinot Noir
– Complex flavors that make you think it
has to cost a lot more. It’s a versatile light
bodied red that will go well with a wide
range of holiday foods. Around $13.00
Rosemount Estate 2005 Diamond Label
Pinot Noir – Fresh and lively with crisp
acidity, serve with ham, turkey, pork, and
fish dishes. Around $12.99
Rosemount Estate 2004 Diamond
Label Shiraz – Probably Australia’s most
successful varietal, Shiraz is a great
accompaniment to heavy but spicy foods.
Around $12.99
Bell 2005 Rose – A very serious rose, this
wine is nice as an aperitif, or to serve with
a range of foods from light meat, salad, and
fish. Around $14.99
Turkey Flat 2005 Rose – Fresh and
vibrant, this is one of my favorite Rose
wines. Not only nice to sip and enjoy,
it’s also very versatile with food. Around
$17.99
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Salmon Tartar
Grilled Vegetables
Creme De Menthe Bars
The Ultimate Cheesecake
Creme De Menthe Bars
Ultimate Cheesecake
Butter 4 ounces
Cocoa 4 ounces
Sugar ½ cup
Pasterize Eggs 2 ounces product
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Graham Crumbs 2 Cups
Chopped Pecan 4 ounces
Coconut Flakes 1/3 cup
1 ¾ cups finely crushed graham crackers
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter (melted)
24 oz of softened cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
¼ cup milk
Mix these ingredients together. This will make the bottom layer.
Middle layer as follows:
Butter 5 ounces
Creme De Menthe 4 ½ Tablespoon
Pudding Mix 1 Tablespoon
Powder Sugar 3 Cups
Beat till smooths & pour over the top of the bottom layer.
Top Layer:
Butter 5 ounces
Chocolate Chips 12 ounces
For crust, combine crushed crackers, nuts and cinnamon. Stir in butter and press
onto bottom and about 2 inches up sides of a 9 inch spring form pan.
In a mixer bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon peel.
Beat with an electric mixer till fluffy. Add eggs and yolk at once, beating on
low speed just till combined. Stir in milk. Pour into crust-lined pan. Place on
a shallow baking pan in oven. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
Cool completely and chill for at least 4 hours. Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Melt & pour over the top.
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1 lbs. Smoked salmon cut ¼” thick diced
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon puree canned chipotles
¼ cup capers, drained
¼ finely chopped scallions
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to
taste.
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1 eggplant
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 yellow bell peppers
4 red bell peppers
1 large zucchini
2 cups button mushrooms
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup balsamic vinegar
Mix vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil together then set aside. Rough chop vegetables after washing and pat dry. Place the vegetables in a bowl and pour liquid
atop then gently mix to coat all of the vegetables let stand for a couple of hours.
Place vegetable on grill with medium heat and grill for about 10 minutes. Place
on platter and serve.
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INCREDIBLEEDIBLES
By Lorraine Hensley
W
e’ve all heard the axiom “pretty is
as pretty does” but it is doubtful
we’ve considered applying it to
flowers. What we have with these incredible
edibles is a living example that an object can
be lovely and still be useful. Edible flowers
have been around a long time but most of
us have had little dining experience with
blossom garnishes sharing the plate with our
food. We really don’t quite know what to do
with them and the question uppermost in our
minds runs the track of “do we eat them or
not and if we try a bite will we like the taste”.
Caution generally takes precedence and the
blossoms are left undamaged on the dinner
plate. And that can be a very wise decision.
Just because it’s a garnish doesn’t mean
it’s edible and the best thing to do is become
intrigued enough to grow your own. Think
of it as a garnish garden and care for it much
the same way you do your herbs. Never
eat anything that has been treated with a
pesticide that’s not labeled for food products
and never eat flowers from florists, nurseries
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or roadsides. These are simple, but important
precautions
Bloom petals are generally the only thing
edible on the plant and everything else
should be removed prior to eating. Know
that they taste better if harvested early in the
morning but if you are using them later in
the day, cut them with stems intact and place
them in water or wrap them in damp paper
towels and place in the refrigerator.
Many flowers suitable for the table include
those our grandparents were familiar with
and used as something a “little different”
but useful to add color and a somewhat
exotic flavor to everyday foods. Borage,
for example, has a cucumber like scent
and flavor and many of us recall something
about dandelions used to make wine but
dandelion blossoms are also edible. As with
most garden produce, they are best when
young and tender. All squash blossoms are
edible as are daylilies. Cooks generally stuff
them with various fillings and then fry them.
When daylilies bloom we normally don’t
think of the blossoms as food but they can
also be prepared and eaten using much the
same methods as with squash blossoms.
The whole flower of the ever lovely pansy
is edible and candied pansies really draw
attention when used as decorations for cakes
or other desserts .Their mild minty flavor is a
refreshing anodyne to the sweetness of pastry.
Candied pansy petals will keep in the fridge
for up to a year which is a plus if planning
for a wedding reception. Don’t forget your
herb flowers, many are just as tasty as the
foliage and can be quite pleasing to the eye.
Simply toss a few petals in whatever you
plan to flavor with the herb foliage.
“Pretty is as pretty does” is exemplified by
some of the most beautiful blooms in the garden.
We just need to understand a few safety tips
prior to serving edible blooms to our families
or guests. We can become truly creative and
have a little fun in deciding how we introduce
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