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Yearly Archives: 2014

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

By Julie Vrazel Tangy, yet sweet, aromas fill the air. Bustling customers chat with each other while buying their fruits and vegetables. It’s a social event across the nation that marks the 15th annual National Farmers Market Week. Wondering how to celebrate? Look no further! I’ve pulled together a few ways we can all participate [...]

Slow Cooker Beef Tips

By Kelly Bogard Lately, more and more people have been asking where I get inspiration for the recipes you see each week on Texas Table Top. Sometimes, it's to go with a holiday, like this one. Other times, it's to go along with a “Meet a Farmer,” like this. And then, more frequently than not, it [...]

My food bucket list

By Jessica Domel I have a confession to make. I never made a bucket list. I have dreams and aspirations, but I never really sat down and put the pen to paper. Well, that all changed Saturday. I blame the Food Network. I was watching a food challenge of some sort and got the idea [...]

July 29, 2014|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Efurd Orchards Peach Cobbler

By Kelly Bogard Over the last few weeks, I've been spreading the love about summer fruits and vegetables. Texas is blessed with some excellent growing conditions this year. And our produce is proving it.  The growing seasons for so many Texas commodities are still going strong, so let's just hope the weather and moisture the [...]

Transformation Tuesday: Steer to steaks

By Julie Vrazel Raising cattle is the largest part of Texas agriculture. It takes time, dedication, sweat and prayers to raise beef from our gate to your plate. And Texas ranchers take pride in raising healthy, safe beef for consumers like you. But what exactly do those steers and heifers bring to your table? Tasty, [...]