Just Peachy Pops
By Kelly Bogard
I love making treats for Butters. As we get closer to summer, I was looking for something to make for her – something that would not only fulfill her sweet tooth, but also not make her bounce off the walls like the average four-year old does when something fun is coming soon. Unfortunately, to go along with the fun is the Texas heat. So what could I do to make the unofficial start of summer fun? How about a peach popsicle?
read moreCelebrating 140 years of blue jeans
By Jessica Domel
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis forever changed American wardrobes 140 years ago this week when they used a small copper rivet and and some sturdy cotton twill to create blue jeans.
Using blue demin material, the patented cotton rivet allowed Strauss and Davis to manufacture stout work pants that, 140 years later, have become an icon in American culture and fashionable wear for both work and play.
Blue jeans are definitely at the heart of the activities on my family farm. When we were younger, my brother and I used to joke that we had never seen my dad in anything but denim blue jeans and a denim work shirt. His closet was comprised of denim.
read moreSteak Betti
By Kelly Bogard
Have you ever had something stuck in your head and it just won’t get out…like a song, an idea or even a recipe? This seems to happen to me constantly. If it is a song, I have to sing it out loud before I can get it out. An idea, yep, I have to write it down or type it into my phone. I just can’t seem to focus once something gets stuck in there. I guess you could call this a character flaw.
read moreGranny’s Special Cupcakes
By Kelly Bogard
As I was thinking about this week’s blog, I thought how easy would it be to do a Mother’s Day blog. I would just pick one of my favorite childhood recipes and I would be done in no time. Problem is, I have a ton of favorites. So this week I enlisted the help of one of my friends.
read moreFood for thought
By Jessica Domel
I’ve decided, after much consideration, that food has the ability to bring families, friends and foes together, brighten someone’s day and sustain our lives. That’s a pretty big responsibility for anyone or anything.
The healing power of food stuck in my mind as I was thinking about a friend of mine who is going through a pretty difficult time. I was dwelling on my lengthy list of things to do when I saw a note on Facebook about her troubles.
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