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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Have a favorite sports bar and grill in your neighborhood?
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Shake's Frozen Custard
Friday, August 27, 2010
Winners of this week's trivia question
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Shake's Frozen Custard - Trivia Question
Remember to please leave your contact information - we will not post it but use it to contact you, should you win.
All correct answers with contact information will be entered in a drawing to win gift certificates for two to Shake's Frozen Custard, 12011 Westhaven, Little Rock (Behind Corky's off Bowman dn Chenal Parkway) . But, remember, this week, we have two separate give-aways!!! The drawing takes place tomorrow on MidDay Arkansas - show starts at 11:30 a.m.
Trivia Question:
This is a Bopper - What's in it?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Congrats to Winner of Gift Certificates to Scoops
Theresa Key gets gift certificates for 4 cones at Scoops.
She correctly answered the question: What's unique or different about the vanilla Bill McCrystyn uses for his ice cream -
Theresa Key Imported Madagascar vanilla
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
A Really Cool Spot in Hot Springs - Scoops
If you're looking for the perfect summer time treat, boy do I have a place to recommend to you! Thanks to KATV viewer Allen Rhein - I found out about Scoops Homemade Ice Cream 4043 Central Avenue.
Answer Trivia Question for Free Scoop at Scoops in Hot Springs
Monday, August 16, 2010
Shreveport and Herby K's - Here We Come
Herby K's
1833 Pierre Ave
Shreveport, LA
(318) 424-2724
If your travels ever take you to Shreveport, Louisiana - I have found a must-try in Herby K's. You know it has to be pretty special if it's been around for almost 75 years. The founder passed away years ago, but his granddaughter, Angela Doe, and her husband are carrying on the family legacy and great Southern Seafood tradition. The signature sandwich is the Shrimp Buster - jumbo shrimp that has been butterflied, pounded flat, breaded, fried in a special batter and served on a toasted, buttered French role - served with a special cocktail sauce - they make in-house.
That shrimp was the bomb - so was their boiled variety which also came jumbo style and derived its unique flavor from being cooked in beer. Who knew? Their gumbo, a decades-old, closely guarded family recipe, was a nice dark roux base - the seafood variety chock full of shrimp and oysters... and my personal favorite - the chicken and sausage mix full of okra not boiled but fried, battered with their special seasoning. The crawfish etoufee was a delight - not thick and overpowering but a nice creamy gravy for the sauce. Another treat is the jumbo lump crab salad topped with a spinach marinade (pesto like mixture with spinach, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and spices; served on a bed of mixed greens with sliced cherry tomatoes.
Coupled with the restaurant's amazing family recipes - the preserved ambiance - almost just as it was in 1936. The "stuff"" on the counters and lining the shelves - gives it a museum-esque like appearance. Customers have donated the bottles, fans, cans and what-nots over the years and owners leave them just like they got them so customers always have a unique connection to the eatery. Also fascinating - the restaurant got its start as back-in-the-day kind of convenience store - Herby K, a budding entrepreneur, sold tobacco and adult beverages to men working on the nearby railroad and soon expanded his operations to a full service restaurant. He could even possibly be credited with operating the first car-hop type service because in those day's customers could pull up to the front of the business and have their meal and drink delivered to them on a tray.
The restaurant is so old-school, the bathroom is outside - not to worry - not an "out-house" but connected to the "side" of the building. There are few bar stools for seating, a couple of tables and a couple of booths inside the dining room... but in recent years, owners expanded the patio area - covering it, connecting it to the old family home next door and even designing a special netting to preserve the literal family trees.
The family is great - Angela, a former Veterinarian student, and her husband, moved back 4-years ago to help her mom run the family business. Rachael Bean - Angela's sister, is an actress who lives in New Orleans (Shreveport is becoming the LA - Los Angeles - of the South) but comes home often. ( She says as the kid sister, she was an excellent silverware wrapper -
Click on link to Herby's website for more information about the restaurant, hours, menu and price. You'll Definitely worth the visit!!!!
www.herbyks.net/Herby_Ks_Home_original.html
Maxine "Mama Max" Milner
Mama Max's Diner (Home of Arkansas's Chocolate Turtles)
(Yes, she ships candy or you can pick it up in the store. If you want a large quantity, best to call and order the day before )
1102 West Main, Prescott, AR
870-887-5005
Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Website: None at this time
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
More Photos from Orange Leaf Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt
Orange Leaf Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt is the newest game in town. Kids go crazy for it because, according to this overwhelming response, they can "do it themselves."
The way it works: you go to the back of the store and pick up your own cup, serve yourself, selecting from 16 choices of yogurt in the non-fat, non-dairy and low-fat options- it's 24 flavors if you include the twist. Then you head to the "bonanza" of toppings bar - nearly 50 from which to choose: candy, cookies, fruit, nuts and cereal. Be careful on how much you load up because the cups are rather sizeable so you can easily go from a $3-4 cup to a $7 cup and you pay by weight - 45-cents an ounce.
My personal favorite - the Red Velvet Cake. However, Red Velvet is one of the flavors that they swap with other cake flavors.
General Manager Katie Anderson says be sure to check the yogurt shop's Facebook page or follow her on twitter - that's where she usually doles out specials of the day. For that matter, be sure to check out and become a fan of my Facebook page, Pam's Picks - between here and there I'll keep you up to date on the latest food happenings. :) When you try Orange Leaf, let me know what you think.
Until next time,
Bon Appetit
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Winner of Gift Certificate to Orange Leaf
The following were posts from the blog - entering responses this way so no personal information is divulged. Thanks to participants. Names with correct answers to our trivia question entered in a drawing for an Orange Leaf gift card this am on MidDay. Congratulations to Michael Coley of Little Rock. Question: Name the cereal general manager Katie Anderson says was popular at Orange Leaf. Answer: Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Thanks to all who participated and please stay tuned for another chance to win next week. It;s another one you definitely don't want to miss.
Pam
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I left an answer with my name and email but I'm not sure what you need for contact info Shannon Sadler Benton By Anonymous on Free Yogurt at Orange Leaf at 8:38 AM
It's Cinnamon Toast Crunch, a favorite at our house. Shannon Sadler
By Anonymous on Free Yogurt at Orange Leaf at 8:27 AM
Winner: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ln Little RockBy Michael Coley on Free Yogurt at Orange Leaf on 8/11/10
Karen Stewart :The cereal topping is cinnamon toast crunch
By Anonymous on Free Yogurt at Orange Leaf on 8/11/10
the answer is cinnamon toast crunch
By Anonymous on Free Yogurt at Orange Leaf on 8/11/10
Answer: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Jennifer Rood
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Free Yogurt at Orange Leaf
The drawing takes place tomorrow on MidDay Arkansas - show starts at 11:30 a.m.
Triva Question:
Name the cereal General Manager Katie Anderson says is a popular topping.
Monday, August 9, 2010
FYI: Taste of North Little Rock...Coming soon
The17th Annual North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Town will be held on Thursday, September 23rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. The event will be presented by Pulaski Technical College.
Taste of the Town gives the business community an opportunity to sample the “Tastes” that our region has to offer. Taste of the Town has become one of the area’s leading business networking events with over 1,200 attendees and more than 30 local restaurants, caterers and drink distributors participating.
Tickets are $15 in advance and can be picked up at the Chamber office or purchased at the door for $20.
For more information, contact the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce at (501) 372-5959. Additional information can also be found at www.nlrtasteofthetown.com.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
When in Dallas....Food for Thought
Next time you're in D-town - check out Campisi's for Italian
(Must have crab claws in garlic butter and any of their amazing pizzas)
And the Pappadeaux Chain has delicious seafood.
(Stuffed Shrimp - amazing )
Answers to Trivia Question
Pam
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Majority of gelato in America is made with a powdered mix!
:)
oh, pam, i try to catch your segment, but i don't always... i've recently become vegetarian(a little over 4 months ago), do you know of any great vegetarian restaurants, or restaurants with great vegetarian options on their menu? Now, mind you, by NO MEANS am i vegan, i still can't get away from cheese & eggs.
thanks!
ebony blevins
milk
april boram
Most Gelato is made from a powdered mix. But not at ZaZa's!
It tastes as great as it looks.
Lyn Blansett
powder mixes
Kim Solomon
Cabot
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Going Gaga for Za Za - Gelato/Sorbeto
Remember to please leave your contact information - we will not post it but use it to contact you, should you win. All correct answers with contact information will be entered in a drawing to win a gift certificate for two to Za Za, 5600 Kavanaugh.
The drawing takes place tomorrow on MidDay Arkansas - show starts at 11:30 a.m.
Triva Question:
From what does Scott McGehee say the majority of gelato in America is made?
Back off the Road this Week
Time for this week's Pam's Picks - did you miss your chances to win lunch or dinner for two while we were on the road? This month, we're featuring frozen treats - timely, don't you think? :) I know, you say that's an understatement!
Here's the deal, I already have a couple of places in mind - but am open to suggestions, especially around the Central Arkansas area - so if you know of anyplace that makes their frozen desserts in-house, leave me a note. Also, if you've got a favorite family recipe for a frozen treat you'd like to share, like homemade ice cream, leave it on the blog and we'll post it.
Meantime, be sure to tune in today on Live at Five for your chance to win.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
What's for Breakfast in Houston, Texas That Is
Recently visited the Breakfast Klub on Travis Street in Houston. (Spent my formative years in Houston and graduated from high school there.) My mom, who still lives in Houston, has long been bragging about going to the "Breakfast Klub" so I wanted to see what all the "hype" was about. She told me you have to get there early or there's a long line. I thought she was kidding. We went around 8 am on a Saturday and incredibly, just missed the crowd. Could there be anything worth standing in line for - outside on an extremely warm morning? Apparently Houstonians and some of their special guests think so.
The restaurant is known for its chicken wings and waffles combination, which I must admit was tasty, but I still don't know about that standing in line stuff. The biscuits were of the melt-in-your mouth variety and I believe I would take the biscuits over the waffles. Perhaps, it's more the novelty of it. I won't say I didn't enjoy the food... just still not convinced I'd wait outside in a line for it. But thank goodness for the restaurant - many of its regulars will and do.
I will say worth checking out for yourself - quaint little farmers market right next door and by quaint, I mean interesting, but small. Let me know if you've been to the "Klub."