Ben Starr

The Ultimate Food Geek

Tag: Arkansas

  • Big Creek Cave Falls…the EASY way!

    I’ve been exploring the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas since I was 19.  There’s no place on earth like it…ancient mountains, thundering waterfalls, pristine rivers, deep and mysterious caves.  After after 30 or so trips there, one might start to think that one had explored it all.  But recently I became intrigued by an image I…

  • Foraging for Morels in Arkansas

      Anyone who classifies themselves as a “foodie” knows about morels.  These miraculous mushrooms are the most coveted table fungus on the planet, rivaling the reputations of even the black and white truffles of southern Europe.  However, unlike truffles, which CAN be cultivated and dependably harvested, the morel has resisted ALL attempts at cultivation.  Every…