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Angels in the Fields of Arkansas

October 16, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner

It takes me forever to drive anywhere in Arkansas because I have to take the scenic route. And when I come upon an old cemetery, I pull over and take pictures. There are so many angels in the fields of the Arkansas Delta.

Just outside the city of Wilson, this small cemetery has always drawn my eye toward the cotton field. Finally, I stopped, walked through the field, and took a closer look.

McFadden Cemetery, Wilson, Ar

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Stir-fried Kale and Rice

September 20, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner

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Did  you know Arkansas is the nation’s NUMBER ONE rice producer and processor?

Numero Uno.

Impressive.

September is National Rice Month.

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Arkansas Rice, Riceland Foods, Stuttgart, Ar

The USA Rice Federation is promoting National Rice Month by sponsoring a rice recipe and photo contest. Here’s my contribution!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 lb kale
1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper (or yellow or red)

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Method

Chop the kale and steam for 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Be careful not to brown the garlic.

Raise heat to medium.

Add steamed kale, bell pepper, scallions and ginger. Cook for two minutes stirring continuously.

Add soy and cook 30 seconds more.  Mix with rice.

Delicious and oh so healthy. Kale is a superfood you know!

talya

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Rice Field. Mississippi County, Arkansas

September 10, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner

Rice Field Mississippi County Arkansas
Rice Field, Tate Farms, Northeast Arkansas

“Why does no one speak of the cultural advantages of the country? For example, is a well groomed, ecologically kept, sustainably fertile farm any less cultural, any less artful, than paintings of fat angels on church ceilings?” 
― Gene Logsdon

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

Recent Ramblings:

  • Sunday Letter: May 25, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: May 4, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Rainy Day Edition
  • Spiderwort: my love-hate relationship
  • Sunday Letter: March 23, 2025

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