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About Kelly Bogard

Food Editor Texas Farm Bureau I believe that happiness starts in the home. For my big Texas family it is in the kitchen. Join me as I cook my way through life one recipe at a time.

Colorful Cornbread Salad

By Kelly Bogard Oh my, where does the time go? It's already July 4th weekend! If your life is anything like mine, things are so busy that sometimes you feel like you can’t keep up. With this long holiday weekend, I plan to take some time to sit back and enjoy not doing anything. I [...]

July 1, 2011|Categories: Holiday Treats, Recipes, Side Dishes|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Pecan Praline Ice Cream

By Kelly Bogard I don’t know if you've noticed, but it's hot here in Texas–with a 100 percent chance of getting even hotter. And, since it’s also National Dairy Month, I decided ice cream would be a perfect fit for this week's Table Top recipe. I'll show you how to make a "no cook" Pecan Praline Ice [...]

June 24, 2011|Categories: Desserts, Recipes|Tags: , |6 Comments

Father’s Day Sides

By Kelly Bogard In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, let's take some time to reflect on the men who have wiped our tears and supported us through thick and thin - our dads. Since a lot of dads are designated "grillmasters," I thought I'd share two sides to go along with whatever the dad [...]

June 17, 2011|Categories: Recipes, Vegetables|Tags: , , , |2 Comments

Baked Peaches with Cinnamon Creme

By Kelly Bogard Peaches are my favorite summer fruit. They are sweet, tart, juicy, crisp and smooth–all in one perfect, fuzzy little package. My favorite way to eat fruit is pretty simple. Just wash it well and sink your teeth in. But, that wouldn’t make for a very good recipe, so here's my second favorite way [...]

June 10, 2011|Categories: Desserts, Fruits|Tags: , , |1 Comment

Summer Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette

By Kelly Bogard I heard through the grapevine that it's swimsuit season, and many are headed to the beach and the pool as the mercury starts to rise. Just saying the word "swimsuit" makes me cringe, and I know others feel the same way. Although many are close to being ready, that doesn’t mean that [...]

June 3, 2011|Categories: Healthy Eating, Soups & Salads, Texas Products|Tags: , , |0 Comments