Things made in Russellville

Have you ever wondered what are some things made or manufactured in Russellville? We asked and you told us a variety of things, which included…

baby wipes

chicken

parking meters

dog food

tesla seat risers

ice cream

handmade soap

freeze dried candy

tires

electricity (nuke plant)

frozen dinners

Jimmy Lile Knives

corrugated boxes

pipe fittings

obsidian weapons

camshafts

If you think of something not in the list or just wanted to leave a comment about some of the other things mentioned here, please leave your comment in the comment section.



Which makes the best kitchen counter surface?



Alpha Countertops

Quartz and granite are both more durable than marble. Quartz doesn’t have to be sealed but isn’t as heat resistant as granite. In our opinion, Quartz and granite are fairly equal you just have different good/bad.

Granite

Merrily Bond

Marble Crack and stains easily. Quartz breaks and chips. Granite.

Cae Cordell

Leatherette granite is sweet

Quartz

Robert Bittle

Depends on your budget, we chose quartz, it’s very nice.

Dianna Sadler

We love our quartz, no maintenance like granite!

Resources



13 Best Types of Countertops for Your Kitchen

https://www.thespruce.com/top-kitchen-countertops-1977143


Answer to Question #9809 Submitted to “Ask the Experts”

https://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q9809.html


If you would like to help bring in positive changes to Russellville, we created this post to give you the support you need.

TO MAKE RUSSELLVILLE A BETTER PLACE…

We are asking residents of Russellville to commit to the following. If you think of an additional item that would fit in with our existing list, please share your comments here.



To Being Kind To Others

I will always follow the golden rule. I will not belittle or degrade anybody for any reason. I will not allow political differences to affect the way I treat others. I understand that I do not have to agree everybody, but I will always treat others with kindness & respect.


To Keeping Russellville Clean

I will not litter. I will discard my own trash & trash anywhere I see it in a trash receptacle or recycle bin.


To Support Local Businesses!

Local businesses are the backbone of a local community and in order to support my community, I will look for local businesses I can support and shop.


To Support A Local Church or Charity!

I will be active in my community by supporting a local church or community organization of my choosing. If I find a need, I will do my best to help.

If you help with a local charity, then decide that it’s not for you, find another charity. Here’s a few options to consider.


Here are a list of Russellville churches. Add yours if you don’t see it in the list.


To Do More & Complain Less!

I will look for ways to fix the problems I see and do less to complain about them. If something needs to be done, I will find out what I can do. If I can’t fix a problem myself, I will work with others that are currently working on that problem.

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A photo including fresh yellow and zucchini squash with the post title "Recipes for Summer Squash" overlayed on the squash.

The Best Recipes For Summer Squash

Summertime is the time for abundance in the gardens, especially for yellow and zucchini squash. In this post, I’ll share a ton of great recipes for using up your bountiful harvest.

Oh, and I think I’ll include a little about how you can preserve it and enjoy a little be of summer freshness all year long!

The method I use is super helpful to our family so I hope it helps you too. You can find that listed as the last post in this line-up.

A photo including fresh yellow and zucchini squash with the post title "Recipes for Summer Squash" overlayed on the squash.

What is Summer Squash?

When you think of summer squash, I bet it is pretty safe to say that there are two main types that pop into your head: zucchini and yellow squash.

While these two varieties are very easy to find in the supermarkets, and super easy to grow, they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the variety of summer squash that’s out there.

But since they are the two that everyone is the most familiar with I’ll be sticking to those two types for this post. Below you’ll find some extremely delicious recipes from appetizers to desserts using up these two types of summer squash, and maybe a bonus recipe using another type

A loaf of zucchini bread sliced.
  1. Zucchini Bread: This classic Zucchini Bread Recipe is a great wait to highlight the squash from your summer garden. This quick bread loaf has just the right amount of sweetness and the zucchini not only gives it wonderful flavor but also keeps the breast tender and moist.
  2. Want to enjoy fresh zucchini bread all the way through winter? Try shredding fresh zucchini and freezing it in 2-cup portions. These little portions keep for up to a year in the freezer so you’ll have quick access to it when you are craving this quick dessert bread.

2. Low-Carb Beef Veggie Skillet Meal:

This Beef & Veggie Skillet is a delicious and healthy alternative to those boxed meal “helpers” and it is a great way to feed your family lots of great veggies and zucchini squash. The zucchini adds good nutrition and flavor to this easy meal idea.

If you are not needing to keep this meal lower in carbs, you can simply swap out the noodles recommended in this recipe with regular pasta of your choice, like spaghetti noodles or even some cute bowtie pasta. Just cook the pasta as you are cooking up the meat and veggies and add them together before serving.

A sheet pan with six roasted chicken thighs laying on a bed of yellow squash and asparagus.

3. Roasted Chicken and Veggie Sheet Pan Meal:

This sheet pan dinner of Roasted Chicken Thighs and Summer Veggies comes together in about an hour and features some perfectly juicy chicken with crispy skin baked over the top of tender fresh veggies including yellow summer squash. Feed your family fast without giving up flavor or standing in the kitchen all evening!

To get even more squash in you can add in zucchini or just double up on the amount of yellow squash you add to the pan. The squash will cook down quite a bit so more is never a bad thing in my opinion!

A white casserole dish with a yellow squash casserole in it. Topped with Ritz Crackers. Photo credit to A Seasoned Mom Blog.

4. Southern Squash Casserole, by A Seasoned Mom:

A classic Southern squash casserole recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the bounty of your summer garden! The cheesy filling is topped with a buttery crumb topping for the ultimate family-friendly side dish.

This easy side dish features fresh yellow squash and it pairs well with any type of protein including grilled or baked chicken, ham, and more. It’s tasty and sure to please on top of being a great way to use up that plentiful yellow squash!

A plate of zucchini fritters stacked up on a gray plate. Photo credit goes to Momsdish Blog

5. Healthy Zucchini Fritters:

These zucchini fritters are unbelievably easy to make and a fun way to sneak veggies into your diet. Fried until golden brown, they are best served with a generous dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs.

Here’s what Blog Momsdish says about her amazing fritters: Zucchini fritters are a fun spin on latkes. The texture is addicting and the recipe only requires 5 simple ingredients to make. What’s not to love about a crispy, savory pancake?

6. Low Carb Chicken and Squash Dressing:

This recipe is a bonus ohttps://www.mytableofthree.com/chicken-squash-dressing/ne that features Spaghetti Squash. Another great squash that is grown all summer. This squash is a little different than the yellow or zucchini squash but it is extremely delish and so versatile.

This squash side dish is tasty and is great for those who are looking to have more choices for their low-carb lifestyles.

It is creamy, rich, and of course squash heavy! You could swap this out for yellow squash as well, you may just have to adjust it a little because the yellow squash will have a little more moisture content compared to the spaghetti squash.