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 [...]
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 Jessica Domel Every year when Daylight Saving Time rolls around, it's the same old thing. Complaints about changing clocks. Complaints about losing sleep. And inevitably, someone saying it was enacted to help American farmers. It wasn't. In fact, my dad hates it. He's out working in the fields whether it's 7 p.m. or 8 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
