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Apple Pie Bites

By Amanda Hill On Tuesday, I shared tips for healthy Thanksgiving recipes that are full of flavor. In the post, I linked to recipes from a few of my favorite Texas foodies that provide tasty alternatives to traditional holiday dishes. Sometimes it's better to bring something completely new than to modify a family favorite. (Some recipes just [...]

November 11, 2011|Categories: Healthy Eating, Holiday Treats|Tags: , , , , |1 Comment

Easy swaps for a healthy Thanksgiving

By Amanda Hill Thanksgiving represents just how blessed we are here in the United States. Think about it. We all—regardless of religious, political or fiscal beliefs—stop everything for one day to gather with family and friends to enjoy a meal together, laugh and watch football. (This is Texas, y’all.) It’s one of my favorite holidays. [...]

November 8, 2011|Categories: Healthy Eating, Holiday Treats|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Healthy kids growing healthy food

By Nathan Smith Our kids are fat–and getting fatter.   The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that approximately 17 percent, or 12.5 million, U.S. children aged two to 19 years old are obese.  Since 1980, childhood obesity has almost tripled. Why? Doctors, experts, university research and government agencies point to sugary drinks and less healthy [...]

October 25, 2011|Categories: Healthy Eating, Healthy Kids|Tags: , , |0 Comments

“Food Day”: Another day at the office for farmers

By Nathan Smith We spend a lot of time talking about cuisine of all kinds here on Texas Table Top so the idea of a day dedicated to food was interesting to me, to say the least. The Center for Science in Public Interest (CSPI) is encouraging Americans to “Eat Real” as the group prepares [...]

October 18, 2011|Categories: Healthy Eating, Meet a Farmer|Tags: , , |1 Comment

Beef is bad? I don’t think so!

By Kelly Bogard Too much red meat? Beef is bad? I’ve heard lots of rumblings lately about how beef is bad for you and that we should eat less meat by joining the “Meatless Mondays” movement. I just don’t understand how something so nutrient-rich and delicious can be so evil. Last week, I was invited to [...]

October 4, 2011|Categories: Beef, Healthy Eating|Tags: , , , , |9 Comments