By Kelly Bogard Ahhhh. Home-cooked meals. Enticing aromas. Joyful smiles at the dinner table. These are two of my favorite things about cooking. Both are ensured with a hearty meat and potatoes meal. Perfect this time of year. And with school starting, everyone's in a rush. Activities abound. We need a stick-to-your-ribs dinner to keep [...]
By Kelly Bogard What an amazing summer. Lots of sunshine, smiles and happiness at my house. I love the longer hours of daylight and the weekends filled with giggles and fun. But now I'm exhausted and ready to get back into the routine of school. Somehow, I don't think Butters is quite as ready for [...]
By Kelly Bogard Drive through the country and you’ll see combines rolling through seas of gold. That can only mean one thing. It’s corn harvest time in Central Texas. It’s a busy season for farmers. And they’re working long hours. Prepping equipment early in the morning. Harvesting late into the night. And moving from field [...]
By Kelly Bogard Tangy, yet sweet, aromas fill the air. Colorful fruits and veggies cover the farm stands. And bustling customers chat with one another and with farmers. It’s a social event. One that’s celebrated every year during National Farmers Market Week. You’ve heard me tout my love for farmers markets before. There’s just something [...]
By Kelly Bogard Bacon. Over the past few years, it's become an all-out craze. And with everything from Chicken Fried Bacon to Bacon Wrapped Corn, it doesn't look like the sizzle will fade anytime soon. Then again, bacon is so good, why would you want it to? A fellow Farm Bureau foodie, Matt, asked me to make [...]
