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BTV Chef Places Third in “Soup Sunday” Cooking Contest
Be sure to congratulate BTV Chef Memo Vaca, who placed third in a people’s choice cooking contest at the 19th Annual Soup Sunday Northwest Arkansas – held Jan. 26 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.
Vaca was one of about 30 chefs who prepared and served recipes at Soup Sunday, a huge fundraiser benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF).
Vaca’s decadent recipe for Cream of Corn Soup with Truffle’d Polenta Croutons and Crab won 3rd place in the contest, which was decided by more than 1,000 guests at the event.
Please join AACF’s Laura Kellams and Missy Darwin Kincaid at BTV on April 30 as they share the important legislative and policy work the advocacy group is doing to help children and families in the state. INGREDIENTS SOUP: 4 oz Butter 8 oz White Wine 2 tbsp Fresh Garlic 2 cups Diced Shallots 1 Gallon Fresh Cut Corn (or Frozen Sweet Corn) 2 Qt Corn Broth (or Chicken Broth) 2 Qt Heavy Cream 1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder 2 tsp Onion Powder 2 tbsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Old Bay 2 tsp Ginger Powder 2 tsp White Pepper Salt to Taste
TRUFFLED CROUTONS: 1/2 cup Polenta Flour 1 1/2 cups Broth 2 tbsp Butter 2 tbsp Truffle Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan 1/4 tsp Parsley
CRAB SALAD:
1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab 2 tbsp Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Old Bay 1 tsp Parsley
METHOD
1 2 3 4 5 6 In deep pot slowly cook onion, garlic in butter on low heat until translucent. Add white wine and cook on medium until reduced by half. Add stock, heavy cream and corn and simmer until corn is soft and tender. About 25 minutes. Add seasonings and simmer for another 10 minutes and turn off heat. Using a blender, scoop corn and broth to blend half way full. Blend on highest setting for 15 seconds. And strain each batch through a fine mesh strainer and discard any solid pieces. Pour all strained soup into pot and reduce until desired thickness or thicken with cornstarch.
1 2 3 Add all ingredients except polenta and cheese into large pot. Bring to a boil and add polenta, cook while stirring for 5 minutes. Pour Polenta in 1-inch sheet pan and refrigerate overnight. Cut polenta into 1-inch cubes. Separate them in a sheet pan and sprinkle them with parmesan. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
1 Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasoning. Gently fold in crab.
Foundation News The Butterfield Trail Foundation is grateful for the gifts received between December 5, 2019, and January 31, 2020, from the following donors:
Beautification/Sensory Garden Fund • Kurt & Gene Tweraser in honor of Ardith Wharry
Donations • Anonymous • Dick & Ann Booth • Nan Fogel
Health Care Center/Special Care Fund • Alan & Lenora Metz • Mark & Sherrie Lindsay in memory of Honey Sego • Jerry & Kay Brewer in memory of Irma Boyer • The Family of Bonnie Cartwright in memory of Ruby Warren
Anonymous in honor of Beth Vaughan-Wrobel Steele, Ken Steele and Marie Breuer
Honors/Memorials • Barbara Mulkey in memory of Irma Boyer • Martha Brewer in memory of Irma Boyer • Ellis Trumbo in memory of Irma Boyer • Shirley Chewning in memory of Irma Boyer and Mary Johnston • Roy & Butch Clinton in memory of Irma Boyer • Ellen Compton in memory of Irma Boyer • Morriss & Ann Henry in memory of Jeane Randle • Harris & Carol Sonnenberg in memory of Ruth Lawson • Winnie MacDonald in memory of Wade Burnside • Anonymous in memory of Erma Boyer, Ruby Warren, Jeanne Randle and Doug Dobbyn
Meet Your Foundation Board Q&A with BTV Foundation Board Member Will Clark Board Spotlight
A: Where did you grow up and how long have you and your family been in Northwest Arkansas? I was born and raised in Fayetteville. All of my grade schooling was spent in Fayetteville Public Schools, and I graduated as a Purple Dog from Fayetteville High School. With the exception of four years away in Nashville, Tenn., for college, I’ve spent my entire life in Northwest Arkansas!
Q: A: Tell us about your profession. I am an attorney at the law firm of Davis, Butt, Taylor & Clark, PLC. I have been in private practice since 2010, and I handle a variety of matters ranging from business and commercial litigation, to insurance defense, to real estate and creditor rights matters. Practicing law has been a special privilege for me because it allows me to serve the needs of others, and to help guide people and their businesses through difficult and complex legal issues. No two days at the office are ever the same!
Q: A: What is your academic background? I graduated from Fayetteville High School, obtained a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, and completed my Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville. I cheer hard for both the Commodores and the Razorbacks!
Q: A: Tell us about your family. I was born the middle child to Bill and Connie Clark – between my older brother Chris, and my little sister Susan. My paternal grandfather, Billy Moore Clark, lived at Butterfield Trail Village in the late ‘90s. I married my high school sweetheart, Hannah (Duell) Clark, in 2011, and we are the proud parents of three amazing children – Charlie, Mary Elizabeth and Ruth.
A: How/when were you elected to the Foundation Board? I served on the Strategic Development Committee in 2019, and was elected to the Foundation Board in January 2020.
A: How do you see yourself best contributing to the Board? I hope to be able to contribute to the Board by offering the skills acquired through my profession – be it evaluative decision-making, strategic planning, or conflict and decision resolution.
William F. Clark
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What sets Butterfield Trail Village apart, in your opinion? Butterfield Trail Village is the gold standard of senior care in Northwest Arkansas. The full range of services offered to its residents, the social engagement and the community involvement truly make BTV a special place.
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A: What would you like to tell current and/or future residents about Butterfield? Having had the opportunity as a young teenager to see my grandfather enjoy his later years at BTV, I learned at an early age that Butterfield residents love their community and are so happy and appreciative of the care and support they receive. A proud legacy has been established by the residents, staff and volunteers at BTV, and the future looks brighter than ever before.
Q: A: What are your favorite hobbies or pastimes? I love to spend time outside, in parks or at the lake with my family. I can often be found cheering on the Hogs at Razorback games and, although my handicap is mighty high, I’m always happy to find myself on golf course with friends.
