By Emmy Powell Today is National Peanut Day, so let’s go nuts and talk all about peanuts! Texas is the fourth-largest peanut-growing state in the nation, and it’s the ONLY state that grows all four peanut varieties! These varieties include Runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia. Do you know the difference between each type? Don’t worry. [...]
By Kelly Bogard Here in Texas, we have some pretty unique soil. The size and terrain of our state makes it an excellent place to grow a variety of crops. Although each area of the Lone Star State is known for growing something different, most areas are able to grow multiple crops. Like corn, wheat, cotton [...]
By Julie Tomascik It’s a nutty month. And no, not because our Texas weather can’t decide if it should be winter, fall, spring or summer. But because it’s National Peanut Month. And Texas is the fourth-largest peanut-producing state in the nation. Salted. Fire roasted. In a cookie or inside chocolate. Stuffed between two slices of [...]
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 [...]
By Kelly Bogard Hi, all! I hope you are enjoying this most wonderful time of year. Here at TFB we are busy working on finishing up 2013 and starting a great 2014. As Christmas approaches next week, we are taking a few minutes to share with each other. This week, I wanted to bring y'all [...]
