By Kelly Bogard Hooray for sunshine! Don’t get me wrong. We LOVE the rain here in Central Texas. But it can sure wreak havoc on the weekend plans. This weekend, in particular, there will be several celebrations for Cinco De Mayo. Snack foods are always at the center of any party I throw. Add a [...]
By Kelly Bogard Rice. Grown with pride by Texas farmers. It's an important economic driver in Southeast Texas. My favorite is a long-grain basmati rice, also known as Texmati. It has an amazing buttery flavor perfect for this week’s south of the border treat. Just in time for next week’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. For Spanish [...]
By Kelly Bogard There are no alarm clocks on a farm. And sun up and sun down aren’t always the indication of the start and end of a work day for farmers and ranchers. But a warm meal is always a welcome sight, no matter the time of day. And it’s always worth the wait. [...]
By Kelly Bogard Bluebonnets. Baby calves. Telltale signs of spring in the Lone Star State. But the sticky sweetness and slight tartness of Texas strawberries lets my taste buds know spring has truly sprung. Bite, slice or dip. Strawberries are just plain delicious. And a crate full arrived at our office last week from longtime farmer Cora [...]
By Kelly Bogard It's funny how something as simple as food can bring back so many memories. Turkey makes most people think of Thanksgiving. Peach Cobbler means summer is here. Others, like this week’s recipe, may not have as wide of a following. But it definitely brings back memories of Easter and my grandparents. You're probably thinking [...]
