Local Produce

Peppery, with a hint of nuts and mustard, arugula goes great with some pan-encrusted goat cheese, apple-sweet...

Pea shoots for sugary sweetness and sunflower for a nutty base. The broccoli here is more earthy than mature florets,...

Fresh, crisp spring mix from Arkansas Natural Produce in Hot Springs, AR. Featuring Mizuna, Spinach, Romaine,...

Rich, meaty, smoky, and buttery in their raw form, Shiitakes have a unique flavor profile among mushrooms. Grown by P...

Fresh peaches from West Markham Gardens in Little Rock, AR.

Japanese Spinach makes an excellentspinach substitute for those allergic to regular spinach. It has round, da...

Featuring a mixture of flavor notes, from fruity to caramel to a hint of green freshness, these organic, juic...

Smooth, delicate skin, with mild and buttery nuances of black pepper and nuts, similar to zucchini. This Cro...

Large, local, certified organically-grown carrots from Heifer Ranch's teaching farm in Perryville, AR.Food miles: 44

"Boil em, mash em, put em in a stew." Red potatoes from Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke, AR. Food miles: 19

Local, organic, beefsteak tomatoes from Heifer Ranch's training farm in Perryville, AR.Food miles: 53

Naturally-grown Red Russian Kale from Arkansas Natural Produce in Hot Springs, AR.

Notable for their extremely dark coloring, which grows to nearly black after storage, Arkansas Black apples a...

Slightly chewy and soft with a scent similar to anise. When cooked, the flavor is mild, nutty, and resembles seafood....

Mild, almost sweet taste, and a great substitute for crab or lobster. Locally-grown Lion's Mane Mushrooms from Pletho...

Naturally-grown parsley from Arkansas Natural Produce in Hot Springs, AR.Food miles: 63

With a tender, mild, and often sweet flavor likened to summer squash or zucchini, eggplant takes on the flav...

Pungent, complex, citrusy. Generally added to a dish just before serving. Naturally-grown Cilantro from Ark...

Large yellow-flesh watermelons picked fresh by West Markham Gardens in Little Rock, AR.

This elephant garlic was planted at India Blue Farm by Alan Leverett's great grandfather in 1920. When Alan rehabilit...

Sweet, nutty, and moist, similar in flavor to sweet potatoes (or butterscotch). A very dense vegetable, yiel...

Sweet with a lingering coolness. Fresh mint has the most flavor as well as the richest scent. Add to yogurt,...

Local, organically-grown bell peppers from Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR.

Primarily for culinary use and juicing, Winesap apples may also be eaten fresh. Features a pleasant odor and ...

Featuring a striking rosy-pink colored skin, orange flesh, and sweeter than usual flavor, these moist Burgun...

Sometimes referred to as "oven busters," put one of these Japanese apples in the oven, and there's enough to ...

This Bok Choy features a mild, cabbage-like flavor. The green pieces possess a slightly bitter mineral flavor...

Slightly acidic, bruise resistant, with a slightly fermented aftertaste, about half of a Blushing Apple is co...

Boiled, mashed, stewed, you can't go wrong with these white potatoes from Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke, AR. Fo...

Maitake mushrooms have an intense flavor and a delicate, feathery texture even the most adamant mushroom naysayers ca...

White Icicle Radishes are similar to Daikon Radishes, very juicy, a little spicy, and perfect for salads, sa...

Cherry Bell Red Radishes are a classic radish variety. They're a bit less juicy compared to White Icicle Rad...

Lively, sweet, smoky. Thin skin allows easy charring and blistering and brings out their already intense gree...

Fresh, naturally grown, classic romaine lettuce from Arkansas Natural Produce in Hot Springs, AR.

Muscadine Grapes via the harvest crew at West Markham Gardens in Little Rock, AR.

With extra-wavy leaves that form dense heads, Muir Lettuce adds fluff to salad, crunch to burgers, and amazin...