<p>Christy Ouei gave Heaping Spoonful a call to discuss her vision and mission for Mule Kick, a coffee shop -- and so much more! -- adjacent to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, an establishment the likes of which that small city of 11,000 had never seen ... but appreciates greatly.</p>

Daniel Bryant, prolific restaurateur in and around Little Rock, AR

"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.