Featuring interesting tidbits on Texas food, restaurants and fiber.
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
By Kelly Bogard They are leaders, protectors and our biggest fans. They encourage, teach, support and push us to be better. Do better. They are dads. A strong voice and a helping hand—that’s my dad and so many other dads out there. And their day of celebration is just around the corner. So show dad [...]
Five reasons every kid should have a garden
By Jessica Domel When I was little, I thought everyone had a garden. Where else would squash, potatoes and tomatoes come from? I realized some produce came from the grocery store, of course, but I just assumed everyone could go outside, pick a tomato and eat it right there. It wasn't until I was a [...]
Warm Rice Salad
By Kelly Bogard From patties to flour, rice is a versatile ingredient. Nutritious? It sure is! A common staple in homes across Texas and the U.S., this carbohydrate is high in fiber and magnesium. And it’s good for heart health! Besides its health benefits, rice is an important crop for Texas farmers. It’s grown along [...]
Farming ain’t easy
By Julie Tomascik You think farming is easy? It can seem that way from the outside looking in. Plant seeds. Watch them grow. And harvest the crop a few months later. That’s how it works in our gardens, right? Yes. But this is different. It’s running tractors and plows. Early mornings. Night owls. Farmers and [...]
What’s wrong with a label?
By Jessica Domel One of our nation’s smallest states is making big waves across the nation. And it could soon affect every food product we buy. Months ago, Vermont announced it would require all food suppliers to label their products if they contained any genetically modified ingredients, beginning July 1. As we near that deadline, [...]
