Featuring interesting tidbits on Texas food, restaurants and fiber.
Deep-fried Turkey Bites
By Kelly Bogard The biggest food holiday of the year is almost here. My family consumes twice the amount of food on Thanksgiving Day than we normally eat. Turkey, ham, dressing and plenty of fresh veggies. There's always enough for a feast. But plenty of leftovers, too! The go-to at my house the day after is a [...]
How much will Thanksgiving cost?
A time for family, fun and cost-savings. Yup, you read that right. You can carve your Thanksgiving turkey—and eat it, too—without digging deep into your wallet. Because prices are down during this holiday season. For the second year in a row. And shoppers are flooding grocery stores to prep for the holiday feast. Finding those [...]
Baked Apples
By Kelly Bogard The holidays are fast approaching and my kitchen is heating up. In the past week, Butters and I have baked for several different occasions. From cakes to brownies, we have been busy. As I start my Thanksgiving list, I always try to think of something unique I can add to the traditional sweets brought [...]
Transformation Tuesday: From field to fabric
By Jessica Domel Take a drive through Texas this time of year and you're bound to find a field or two of white, fluffy cotton. It's an economic staple in Texas, and we're the top cotton-producing state! Cotton undergoes an amazing transformation to get from fields to our homes. First, it's not just used for [...]
Emergency Baking Substitutes
By Kelly Bogard Thanksgiving's coming. Let the baking begin! Try as I might to get everything on my grocery list for each recipe, I always forget something. That's why I love a good substitute. Having an understanding of alternatives is a great way to ensure your recipes still come together—even when you find a key ingredient missing. [...]
