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Science Museum to Host 23rd Annual Taste of the Holidays 

Taste of the Holidays – one of the best opportunities to experience a tasty variety of culinary delights while supporting a worthy cause.  Mid-America Science Museum will hold its 23rd annual Taste of the Holidays event on Thursday, November 21, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All proceeds go toward supporting the museum’s educational programs and exhibits.  The event is sponsored by ATA CPAs + Advisors, PLLC, with additional support

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Tom Daniel Holiday Chili Cook Off 

The Downtown Association of Hot Springs will kick off the holiday season with the Tom Daniel Annual Chili Cook Off in Downtown Hot Springs.   Local businesses will compete to see who can cook up the best chili in town. Each year the event serves as the catalyst to flip the switch to turn on the downtown Christmas lights.   The Cook Off takes place on Monday, November 25, starting at 4:30

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Holiday Eating with Diabetes 

When dining out, ask for sauces and dressings to be served on the side to control your portions.  By Alison CraneIs holiday food a stressor for you or someone you know? It can be if you or a family member are managing Type 2 Diabetes. Food affects how we feel and overindulgence or eating high-fat or sugary foods can cause blood sugar and blood pressure issues.   To have a happy

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Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass 

Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Arkansas has a craft brewery industry that’s consistently growing. You’ll find foamy brews in rural locations as well as urban venues. The new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass gives you access to discounts and rewards with check-ins at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries across the state.  There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via

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Spa City Food Truck Festival June 14-15 

Calling all foodies! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the Spa City Food Truck Festival coming to Bridge St. LIVE! Entertainment District, Bridge Street, in Hot Springs, Friday – Saturday, June 14-15. This sizzling event will bring together a diverse array of the state’s finest food trucks, offering a delectable selection of culinary delights to satisfy every craving. Enjoy the car show on Saturday, play around in the

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Find a Reason to Celebrate, Even If It’s Onions 

Onions are actually in the top five most-eaten vegetables. The average American consumes about 21 pounds every year.  By Alison CraneDo you need a reason to celebrate? Here it is… June 22, 2024, is National Onion Ring Day! Who doesn’t love a batter-dipped and deep-fried food item that comes in a fun shape? Onion rings are popular in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and even some areas in Asia.

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Save the Date for the Arkansas Lavender Festival 

Look for a great selection of lavender products from Lake Banoe Botanicals.  More Fun, Flowers, and now Art Themed, the Arkansas Lavender Festival (ALF) will take place Friday – Sunday, June 14 – 16, at its home location at Lake Banoe Lavender Farm, located 20 minutes west of Hot Springs, on Highway 70 just past Bonnerdale.   This year’s new connection to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance includes 10 booths

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Earn Rewards With Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass 

When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately.  Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Make happy hour even happier with the new Arkansas Craft Beverage Passport. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to discounts and rewards with every check-in at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Each check-in earns you an entry into the monthly drawing for a $100 gift card. Cheers

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Celebrate Mother’s Day: A Timeless Tradition at Grandelicious Tea Room 

Tea tastes better in a hat!  The aroma of freshly brewed tea wafting in the air mingled with the scent of delicate pastries and dainty savories evokes visions of hats and elegant china teacups. Sounds like a dream? It doesn’t have to be.   Celebrate mothers, daughters, and bonus mothers on Saturday, May 11. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of afternoon tea—an experience that transcends generations and creates cherished memories

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National Food Holidays 

March 9 is National Crab Rangoon Day.  By Eve VictoryAny social media peruser knows there is a “day” for just about everything – including food. However, did you know that every single day is a “national holiday” for a kind of food or ingredient?  How did this come about? Well, some of the “days” are legitimate. Presidents and even the Senate have proclaimed the inauguration of National Ice Cream Day

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Choose “Nutrient-Dense” Foods Instead of “Empty Calories”

Add a nutrient-dense food to your favorite meal of the day and continue adding new foods to your meals one food at a time. By Alison CraneGo to any grocery store and you will be bombarded with thousands of choices. Those choices are then influenced by cost, taste, time, skill, etc. Every minute you push a shopping cart down the aisles, you end up making hundreds of choices. “Yes, this

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Flavor 101: Make your holidays a work of art

By Eve VictoryEating is a multisensory experience. Even before we get to taste, we are wooed by presentation, smells, and sounds. All of our senses build anticipation even before that lovely bite reaches our lips.  You don’t need artisan skills to make your plates prettier. Just Google your favorite dishes to get ideas and keep the following in mind:  Make more memories this holiday season with meals that not only

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