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Naturally fed up

By Nathan Smith I’ve heard a lot about natural food lately. I’m all for it, because someone took the time and care to grow it—just like the farmer with 1,000 acres of wheat took the time and care to see a harvest through a drought. I also hear a lot of bashing from those who [...]

September 13, 2011|Categories: Featured, Healthy Eating|Tags: , , |1 Comment

Living gluten free

By Amanda Hill Imagine not being able to eat birthday cake at parties or cereal for breakfast. For people allergic to gluten–a condition known as celiac disease– living gluten free is a daily challenge. One in 133 Americans has celiac disease, according to the University of Maryland’s Center for Celiac Research. Gluten is found in grains [...]

Getting bigger in Texas?

By Nathan Smith If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? A tough question for foodies, but mine would be a greasy cheeseburger. I am a huge fan and apparently, the First Lady and I share a common love. Recently, ABC News reported that Michelle Obama [...]

Am I eating dirty food?

By Amanda Hill There’s a link circulating via Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites that says we’re all eating dirty food. No, not the “10-second rule” kind. This Men’s Health article claims 10 common foods that we buy at local food stores are contaminated with Salmonella and E. coli. It also claims that we’re [...]

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