Back in my previous life, I worked as a purchaser for an industrial hydraulic cylinder manufacturer. The company headquarters were in Youngstown, Ohio, and as a result, many of the suppliers I dealt with were from that area. Sales reps and company owners would make the trip from up north to Benton for sales calls […]
Valhalla to offer live music Thursdays, later hours & more announcements
Live music at Valhalla every week? Yes please! All through Spring and Summer, this new* restaurant, at 224 W. South Street in historic downtown Benton, will host live musical artists on Thursday nights beginning at 6 p.m. Watch their Facebook page to see who’s playing each week. Is Valhalla Restaurant and Axe Throwing new?* Yes […]
Bub’s – new food truck serves uncommon coffee, sandwiches & more at Main Street in downtown Benton
There’s a new food truck at Main St. Station in historic downtown Benton. Named after the owner’s son, Li’l Bub’s Grubs and Coffee has been open since the end of January at the former gas station turned food truck lot. Anna Cosgrove and Timithy Singletary are serving up coffee (of course), smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, lunch […]
Shirtless Chef presents “The Pasta & Garlic Bread Abs Diet”
Dear readers, I need you to picture this article like it’s one of those late night infomercials, complete with the over the top graphics bombarding your eyes and a pitchman with midnight black dyed hair and beard shouting all kinds of unbelievable claims at you. No, this isn’t going to be some gunk you can […]
Downtown Benton Third Thursday planning big comeback March 18th
2020 was a letdown for a lot of event planners and the ongoing Third Thursday street festival in downtown Benton was no different. But 2021 is a new season and the first date for celebrating downtown is March 18th, with title sponsor Everett Chevrolet and junior sponsor Malvern National Bank. Jennifer Donnor, President of the […]
Shirtless Chef makes a macro meal to end all macro meals – and explains what macro meal means
There’s a popular phrase in the fitness influencer world that comes up almost as much as the “Do you even lift, bro?” question. The phrase is “Don’t worry about calories, just hit your macros.” Just taking that as a stand alone statement, it’s not very helpful. It might leave you wondering what exactly is a […]
Shirtless Chef’s recipe this week is Blueberry No Muffin Top
I was a “husky” kid growing up, which was a politically correct way to say I was a chunk. I hit the 100 lb mark in third grade. I loved all things junk food and would have to be forced to eat anything that even sounded remotely healthy. I absolutely loved sweet pastries. I could […]
Future Cardinals to host chili cook-off March 6th
Future Cardinal Diamond Sports announces their 3rd annual Chili Cook-off in Haskell. Board members, players and coaches will compete for prizes in this fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Future Cardinal Diamond Sports program. Register to compete for $25 per entry. The cook-off will be held on March 6th, in the parking lot of Harps […]
Shirtless Chef is having low carb breakfast for dinner
When you’re done with this recipe, see the others from Jason Murphy a.k.a. the Shirtless Chef, at www.mysaline.com/shirtless Does it ever hit you when you have had some regular action or occurrence in your life, and then months or years later realize it’s gone? It could have been the smallest of things, and it happened […]
Shirtless Chef is “holding out for a gyro” in this week’s recipe
When it comes to places on this globe that I find myself drawn to, it’s the Greek Isle of Zakynthos and New Zealand. Drop me off at either of those places, take my phone, never contact me again, and I’ll be all good. Seriously, do not come back for me. It stands to reason then […]
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