Skillet Chicken Quesadillas
By Kelly Bogard Being a food blogger is a pretty cool gig. I get to work and do something I love—cooking! Fun, tasty recipes dominate my kitchen. But I’m frequently asked questions. “How do you make it? “How does it taste?” Do you really think I’d share a recipe that doesn’t taste good? Of course [...]
4 green Texas foods for St. Patrick’s Day
By Julie Tomascik Texans celebrate in big ways, and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. Green food. Green drinks. Green clothes. Even the fields are turning green. But the celebrations wouldn’t be right without a Texas twist. Like eating these four green foods grown in the Lone Star State by hardworking Texas farmers. Green tomatoes. You [...]
Crispy Peanut Butter Bon Bons
By Kelly Bogard The day I've been waiting for has arrived. My sweet Butters has finally discovered the joy of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! This sweet, nutty spread played such a role in her daddy’s and my childhood. But I'm past my PB&J stage. I like to get right to the sweet of it. Especially [...]
Back to Basics: Salsa
By Kelly Bogard There's always a reason to celebrate. Birthdays. Promotions. Holidays. Food is always involved. You could say food is the life of our party. Most of the time, anyway. It's the center of get-togethers and celebrations at our house. I always have a few snacks on hand when family and friends come over. And [...]
4 snowpocalypse farm and ranch chores
By Julie Tomascik Misting rain, sleet, snow and ice. It’s agriculture’s frenemy. You know, friend and enemy. And this year’s Texas snowpocalypse was no exception. We need the moisture for crops and pastures to grow this spring—the friendly part that comes from the snowy mess. But it makes a tough enemy, increasing the difficulty of [...]
Strawberry Shortcake
By Kelly Bogard Mother Nature has a weird sense of humor. Just as I was getting ready for the warmer weather, the snow came. Big, white, fluffy flakes covered Waco and the TFB state office on Wednesday. The snow reminded me of whipped cream as it piled delicately on the ground. That, of course, got my foodie [...]
